Baskin-Robbins Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Baskin-Robbins cooks with: Dairy-based ice cream is low in PUFA; the seed-oil load comes from nut/peanut-butter mix-ins, cookie pieces (palm/vegetable shortening), and brownie/waffle add-ons.. Across the 95 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Safest Orders at Baskin-Robbins
| Rainbow Sherbet (2 scoops) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Daiquiri Ice (2 scoops) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Single Scoop - Daiquiri Ice | 0.0g PUFA |
| Pepsi | 0.0g PUFA |
| Diet Pepsi | 0.0g PUFA |
What to Avoid at Baskin-Robbins
| Half-Sheet Ice Cream Cake | 10.0g PUFA |
| Polar Pizza (Ice Cream Treat) | 8.0g PUFA |
| Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Sundae | 6.0g PUFA |
| Peanut Butter 'n Chocolate Milkshake | 6.0g PUFA |
| Peanut Butter 'n Chocolate (2 scoops) | 5.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Baskin-Robbins use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Baskin-Robbins cooks with: Dairy-based ice cream is low in PUFA; the seed-oil load comes from nut/peanut-butter mix-ins, cookie pieces (palm/vegetable shortening), and brownie/waffle add-ons.. Across the 95 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Baskin-Robbins cook with?
Our research indicates: Dairy-based ice cream is low in PUFA; the seed-oil load comes from nut/peanut-butter mix-ins, cookie pieces (palm/vegetable shortening), and brownie/waffle add-ons.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Baskin-Robbins use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Baskin-Robbins cooks with Dairy-based ice cream is low in PUFA; the seed-oil load comes from nut/peanut-butter mix-ins, cookie pieces (palm/vegetable shortening), and brownie/waffle add-ons., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Baskin-Robbins seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates Baskin-Robbins cooks with Dairy-based ice cream is low in PUFA; the seed-oil load comes from nut/peanut-butter mix-ins, cookie pieces (palm/vegetable shortening), and brownie/waffle add-ons., which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at Baskin-Robbins?
Rainbow Sherbet (2 scoops) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Baskin-Robbins, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Baskin-Robbins?
Half-Sheet Ice Cream Cake is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Baskin-Robbins, at an estimated 10.0g 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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