Auntie Anne's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Auntie Anne's cooks with: Pretzels are baked and brushed with real butter (very low PUFA, 1-2g); soybean-oil-based dips (ranch especially) carry most of the PUFA.. Across the 47 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Safest Orders at Auntie Anne's
| Sweet Glaze Dip | 0.0g PUFA |
| Fountain Soda Small | 0.0g PUFA |
| Fountain Soda Medium | 0.0g PUFA |
| Fountain Soda Large | 0.0g PUFA |
| Old Fashioned Lemonade Small | 0.0g PUFA |
What to Avoid at Auntie Anne's
| Ranch Dip | 13.0g PUFA |
| Pretzel Dog | 6.0g PUFA |
| Pepperoni Pretzel | 4.0g PUFA |
| Cheese Dip | 4.0g PUFA |
| Hot Salsa Cheese Dip | 4.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Auntie Anne's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Auntie Anne's cooks with: Pretzels are baked and brushed with real butter (very low PUFA, 1-2g); soybean-oil-based dips (ranch especially) carry most of the PUFA.. Across the 47 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Auntie Anne's cook with?
Our research indicates: Pretzels are baked and brushed with real butter (very low PUFA, 1-2g); soybean-oil-based dips (ranch especially) carry most of the PUFA.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Auntie Anne's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Auntie Anne's cooks with Pretzels are baked and brushed with real butter (very low PUFA, 1-2g); soybean-oil-based dips (ranch especially) carry most of the PUFA., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Auntie Anne's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Auntie Anne's cooks with Pretzels are baked and brushed with real butter (very low PUFA, 1-2g); soybean-oil-based dips (ranch especially) carry most of the PUFA., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Auntie Anne's?
Sweet Glaze Dip is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Auntie Anne's, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Auntie Anne's?
Ranch Dip is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Auntie Anne's, at an estimated 13.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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