What oil does Krispy Kreme fry in?
Krispy Kreme cooks with Palm-first shortening, per the chain's OWN ingredient statements on every per-product nutrition PDF (images.kktestkitchen.com, Rev. 6.4.25 and 2026 sheets): 'VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL)'. Every doughnut panel prints 47-55% of its fat as saturated, which is palm's own share; the earlier '~70/30 palm/soy, PUFA ~0.24' note would have printed ~39% and is retired. Modelled two-pool palm + soybean, which the saturated balance pins mostly on palm (Original Glazed ~1 g PUFA). Frozen drinks and lattes are dairy fat..
The 5 cleanest things to order at Krispy Kreme
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Kremey Chiller | 2.0g |
| Glazed Old-Fashioned | 7.0g |
| Apple Fritter | 9.0g |
| Original Glazed Dozen | 13.2g |
| Assorted Dozen | 40.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Why the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the Krispy Kreme report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Krispy Kreme use beef tallow?
No. Krispy Kreme cooks with Palm-first shortening, per the chain's OWN ingredient statements on every per-product nutrition PDF (images.kktestkitchen.com, Rev. 6.4.25 and 2026 sheets): 'VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL)'. Every doughnut panel prints 47-55% of its fat as saturated, which is palm's own share; the earlier '~70/30 palm/soy, PUFA ~0.24' note would have printed ~39% and is retired. Modelled two-pool palm + soybean, which the saturated balance pins mostly on palm (Original Glazed ~1 g PUFA). Frozen drinks and lattes are dairy fat., not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.