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What oil does Voodoo Doughnut fry in?

Voodoo Doughnut cooks with soybean oil.

In detail: Soybean oil blend.

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Voodoo Doughnut at a glance

Fry oil (US)Soybean oil
Seed oilsYes
Beef tallowNo
Peanut oilNo
Seed oil gradeD (8.4 g average per item, 49 items)
Is it a seed oil?Soybean oil: Yes
DVery High Risk: 8.4g avg PUFA/item across 49 items

The 5 cleanest things to order at Voodoo Doughnut

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.

ItemPUFA
Diablos Rex3.0g
Maple Old Fashioned4.2g
Grape Ape4.8g
Raised Glazed5.2g
Vegan Raised Glazed5.2g

Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.

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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 Voodoo Doughnut report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.

Frequently asked

What oil does Voodoo Doughnut fry in?

Voodoo Doughnut cooks with soybean oil. In detail: Soybean oil blend.

Does Voodoo Doughnut use seed oils?

Yes. Voodoo Doughnut cooks with soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is D, about 8.4 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.

Does Voodoo Doughnut use beef tallow?

No. Voodoo Doughnut cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow.

Does Voodoo Doughnut use peanut oil?

Not that we can find. Voodoo Doughnut cooks with soybean oil. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.

What is the lowest seed oil order at Voodoo Doughnut?

Diablos Rex (3.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Maple Old Fashioned (4.2 g) and Grape Ape (4.8 g).

Which Voodoo Doughnut item has the most seed oil?

Voodoo Dozen, at about 64.6 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.

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