Great American Cookies Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Great American Cookies cooks with: soybean oil shortening / palm oil margarine blend, with some butter. Across the 56 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at Great American Cookies
| Fountain Soda | 0.0g PUFA |
| ICEE | 0.0g PUFA |
| Bottled Water | 0.0g PUFA |
| Minute Maid Fruit Punch | 0.0g PUFA |
| Minute Maid Pink Lemonade | 0.0g PUFA |
What to Avoid at Great American Cookies
| 20-Pack Cookies | 28.0g PUFA |
| 13-Pack Cookies | 18.0g PUFA |
| Cookie Cake 16-inch | 18.0g PUFA |
| Cookie Cake 12-inch | 12.0g PUFA |
| Peanut Butter Double Doozie | 11.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Great American Cookies use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Great American Cookies cooks with: soybean oil shortening / palm oil margarine blend, with some butter. Across the 56 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Great American Cookies cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil shortening / palm oil margarine blend, with some butter. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Great American Cookies use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Great American Cookies cooks with soybean oil shortening / palm oil margarine blend, with some butter, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Great American Cookies seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Great American Cookies cooks with soybean oil shortening / palm oil margarine blend, with some butter, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Great American Cookies?
Fountain Soda is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Great American Cookies, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Great American Cookies?
20-Pack Cookies is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Great American Cookies, at an estimated 28.0g 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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