Pretzelmaker Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Pretzelmaker cooks with: butter (brush on pretzels); dairy (cheese dips); beef fat (pretzel dogs). Across the 63 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Safest Orders at Pretzelmaker
| Lemonade (Original) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Flavored Lemonade | 0.0g PUFA |
| Original Lemonade | 0.0g PUFA |
| Raspberry Lemonade | 0.0g PUFA |
| Strawberry Lemonade | 0.0g PUFA |
What to Avoid at Pretzelmaker
| Mozzarella Stuffed Pretzel Bites Combo | 7.0g PUFA |
| Box of Bites | 7.0g PUFA |
| Mozzarella Stuffed Pretzel Bites | 6.0g PUFA |
| Mini Dog Pretzel Bites Combo | 6.0g PUFA |
| Mini Dog Pretzel Bites | 5.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Pretzelmaker use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Pretzelmaker cooks with: butter (brush on pretzels); dairy (cheese dips); beef fat (pretzel dogs). Across the 63 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Pretzelmaker cook with?
Our research indicates: butter (brush on pretzels); dairy (cheese dips); beef fat (pretzel dogs). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Pretzelmaker use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our research indicates: butter (brush on pretzels); dairy (cheese dips); beef fat (pretzel dogs). Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is Pretzelmaker seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates Pretzelmaker cooks with butter (brush on pretzels); dairy (cheese dips); beef fat (pretzel dogs), which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at Pretzelmaker?
Lemonade (Original) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pretzelmaker, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Pretzelmaker?
Mozzarella Stuffed Pretzel Bites Combo is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Pretzelmaker, at an estimated 7.0g 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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