Auntie Anne's UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Auntie Anne's UK cooks with: no deep fryer for pretzels - dough is oven-baked and brushed with butter (vegetable spray on vegan lines); rapeseed/sunflower oil only in bought-in items (potato wedges, dips, pizza bases). Across the 185 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Auntie Anne's UK
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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Cinnamon Stix (3 Stix) | 0.2g |
| Vanilla Stix (3 Stix) | 0.2g |
| Original Stix (3 Stix) | 0.2g |
| Original Nuggets | 0.3g |
| Cinnamon Nuggets | 0.3g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Auntie Anne's UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Ambassador Gelato (Three Scoops) | 17.9g |
| Meat Feast Pizza (14 inch) | 15.3g |
| BBQ Meat Feast Pizza (14 inch) | 15.3g |
| Ambassador Milkshake (Large) | 14.1g |
| Ambassador Gelato (Two Scoops) | 12.0g |
Around the world: Auntie Anne's
Cheese Pretzel Dog has 1.3g of PUFA in the US but 5.2g in the UK. Same chain.
We have Auntie Anne's in 3 countries. Here is what it cooks with in each one, and how the same menu items compare.
| Country | Cooks with | Cheese Dip | Cheese Pretzel Dog | Original Pretzel Dog | Cheese Pretzel | Sesame Pretzel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK (this page) | Not disclosed | 2.0g | 5.2g | 5.1g | 2.0g | 1.0g |
| U.S. | butter | 5.4g | 1.3g | 1.2g | n/a | n/a |
| Brunei | Not disclosed | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1.0g | 2.0g |
Items are matched by name, so portions and recipes can differ between countries. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item. Oil notes are as each country's chain discloses them.
Every Auntie Anne's UK item, ranked
All 185 items we have for Auntie Anne's UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Americano | 0.0g |
| Mango Sorbet Gelato (One Scoop) | 0.0g |
| Raspberry Sorbet Gelato (One Scoop) | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Sorbet Gelato (One Scoop) | 0.0g |
| BBQ Dip | 0.0g |
| Sweet Chilli Dip | 0.0g |
| Firecracker Dip | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke | 0.0g |
| Coke Zero | 0.0g |
| Dr Pepper | 0.0g |
| Fanta Orange | 0.0g |
| Sprite | 0.0g |
| Red Bull | 0.0g |
| Dutch Ice Blue Raspberry (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Dutch Ice Mango (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Dutch Ice Mixed (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Dutch Ice Sour Apple (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Dutch Ice Strawberry (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Dutch Ice Tropical (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Lemonade (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Fruit Shoot Apple & Blackcurrant | 0.0g |
| Fruit Shoot Orange | 0.0g |
| English Breakfast Tea | 0.0g |
| Espresso | 0.0g |
| Still Water | 0.0g |
| Sparkling Water | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Milkshake Gelato (One Scoop) | 0.1g |
| Vanilla Dip | 0.1g |
| Cinnamon Stix (3 Stix) | 0.2g |
| Vanilla Stix (3 Stix) | 0.2g |
| Original Stix (3 Stix) | 0.2g |
| Banoffee Gelato (One Scoop) | 0.2g |
| Mango Milkshake (Regular) | 0.2g |
| Raspberry Sorbet Milkshake (Regular) | 0.2g |
| Strawberry Sorbet Milkshake | 0.2g |
| Strawberry Milkshake Gelato (Two Scoops) | 0.2g |
| Strawberry Milkshake Gelato (Three Scoops) | 0.2g |
| Original Nuggets | 0.3g |
| Cinnamon Nuggets | 0.3g |
| Vanilla Nuggets | 0.3g |
| Cheese Stuffed Nuggets | 0.3g |
| Vanilla Gelato (One Scoop) | 0.3g |
| Chocolate Gelato (One Scoop) | 0.3g |
| Bubblegum Gelato (One Scoop) | 0.3g |
| Salted Caramel Gelato (One Scoop) | 0.3g |
| Tiramisu Gelato (One Scoop) | 0.3g |
| Strawberry Milkshake (Regular) | 0.3g |
| Mango Milkshake (Large) | 0.3g |
| Raspberry Sorbet Milkshake (Large) | 0.3g |
| Original Stix (6 Stix) | 0.4g |
| Vanilla Stix (6 Stix) | 0.4g |
| Cinnamon Stix (6 Stix) | 0.4g |
| Cheesecake Strawberry Gelato (One Scoop) | 0.4g |
| Eton Mess Gelato (One Scoop) | 0.4g |
| Honeycomb Gelato (One Scoop) | 0.4g |
| Mint Choc Chip Gelato (One Scoop) | 0.4g |
| Stracciatella Gelato (One Scoop) | 0.4g |
| Cappuccino (Regular) | 0.4g |
| Marinara Dip | 0.4g |
| Banoffee Gelato (Two Scoops) | 0.4g |
| Strawberry Milkshake (Large) | 0.4g |
| Choco Nuggets | 0.5g |
| Hot Chocolate (Regular) | 0.5g |
| Cheesecake Passion Fruit Gelato (One Scoop) | 0.5g |
| Coconut Gelato (One Scoop) | 0.5g |
| Banoffee Milkshake (Regular) | 0.5g |
| Mocha (Regular) | 0.5g |
| Banoffee Gelato (Three Scoops) | 0.5g |
| Cappuccino (Large) | 0.5g |
| Margherita Pizza Bake | 0.6g |
| Hot Chocolate (Large) | 0.6g |
| Caramel Dip | 0.6g |
| Chocolate Dip | 0.6g |
| Banoffee Milkshake (Large) | 0.6g |
| Mocha (Large) | 0.6g |
| Cheese & Jalapeno Pretzel | 0.7g |
| Chocolate Gelato (Two Scoops) | 0.7g |
| Vanilla Gelato (Two Scoops) | 0.7g |
| Bubblegum Gelato (Two Scoops) | 0.7g |
| Eton Mess Gelato (Two Scoops) | 0.7g |
| Salted Caramel Gelato (Two Scoops) | 0.7g |
| Tiramisu Gelato (Two Scoops) | 0.7g |
| Nutella Pull Apart | 0.8g |
| Salted Caramel Milkshake (Regular) | 0.8g |
| Sausage Bun | 0.8g |
| Oreo Gelato (One Scoop) | 0.8g |
| Bubblegum Milkshake (Regular) | 0.8g |
| Cheesecake Strawberry Milkshake (Regular) | 0.8g |
| Dulce De Leche Milkshake (Regular) | 0.8g |
| Tiramisu Milkshake (Regular) | 0.8g |
| Vanilla Milkshake (Regular) | 0.8g |
| Honeycomb Gelato (Two Scoops) | 0.8g |
| Cheesecake Passion Fruit Milkshake (Regular) | 0.9g |
| Eton Mess Milkshake (Regular) | 0.9g |
| Honeycomb Milkshake (Regular) | 0.9g |
| Cheesecake Strawberry Gelato (Two Scoops) | 0.9g |
| Mint Choc Chip Gelato (Two Scoops) | 0.9g |
| Stracciatella Gelato (Two Scoops) | 0.9g |
| Original Pretzel | 1.0g |
| Sesame Pretzel | 1.0g |
| Chocolate Gelato (Three Scoops) | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Gelato (Three Scoops) | 1.0g |
| Mint Choc Chip Milkshake (Regular) | 1.0g |
| Stracciatella Milkshake (Regular) | 1.0g |
| Bubblegum Gelato (Three Scoops) | 1.0g |
| Cheesecake Passion Fruit Gelato (Two Scoops) | 1.0g |
| Coconut Gelato (Two Scoops) | 1.0g |
| Salted Caramel Gelato (Three Scoops) | 1.0g |
| Tiramisu Gelato (Three Scoops) | 1.0g |
| Salted Caramel Milkshake (Large) | 1.1g |
| Oreo Milkshake (Regular) | 1.1g |
| Bubblegum Milkshake (Large) | 1.1g |
| Cheesecake Strawberry Milkshake (Large) | 1.1g |
| Dulce De Leche Milkshake (Large) | 1.1g |
| Eton Mess Gelato (Three Scoops) | 1.1g |
| Eton Mess Milkshake (Large) | 1.1g |
| Honeycomb Gelato (Three Scoops) | 1.1g |
| Tiramisu Milkshake (Large) | 1.1g |
| Vanilla Milkshake (Large) | 1.1g |
| Coconut Milkshake (Regular) | 1.2g |
| Cheesecake Passion Fruit Milkshake (Large) | 1.2g |
| Honeycomb Milkshake (Large) | 1.2g |
| Cheesecake Strawberry Gelato (Three Scoops) | 1.3g |
| Mint Choc Chip Gelato (Three Scoops) | 1.3g |
| Stracciatella Gelato (Three Scoops) | 1.3g |
| Oreo Milkshake (Large) | 1.4g |
| American Hot Pizza Bake | 1.4g |
| Pepperoni Pizza Bake | 1.4g |
| Mint Choc Chip Milkshake (Large) | 1.4g |
| Stracciatella Milkshake (Large) | 1.4g |
| Cheesecake Passion Fruit Gelato (Three Scoops) | 1.5g |
| Coconut Gelato (Three Scoops) | 1.5g |
| Coconut Milkshake (Large) | 1.5g |
| Oreo Gelato (Two Scoops) | 1.5g |
| Cheese & Pepperoni Pretzel | 1.6g |
| Margherita Pizza (8 inch) | 1.9g |
| Cheese Pretzel | 2.0g |
| Mini Pretzel Dogs | 2.0g |
| Cheese Dip | 2.0g |
| Pepperoni Nuggets | 2.1g |
| White Chocolate Gelato (One Scoop) | 2.2g |
| Oreo Gelato (Three Scoops) | 2.3g |
| Bacon Bun | 2.6g |
| Sausage, Egg And Cheese Bun | 3.0g |
| The Big Bun | 3.0g |
| Sweet Honey Mustard Dip | 3.0g |
| Egg And Cheese Bun | 3.0g |
| Nutella Dip | 3.4g |
| White Chocolate Milkshake (Regular) | 3.6g |
| Peanutella Gelato (One Scoop) | 3.8g |
| BBQ Chicken Pizza | 4.0g |
| Margherita Pizza (14 inch) | 4.2g |
| Bacon, Egg And Cheese Bun | 4.3g |
| White Chocolate Gelato (Two Scoops) | 4.4g |
| Hawaiian Pizza (8 inch) | 4.5g |
| White Chocolate Milkshake (Large) | 4.9g |
| Original Pretzel Dog | 5.1g |
| Cheese Pretzel Dog | 5.2g |
| Cheese & Jalapeno Pretzel Dog | 5.2g |
| Cheese & Pepperoni Pretzel Dog | 5.3g |
| American Hot Pizza (8 inch) | 5.4g |
| Chicken Pizza (8 inch) | 5.6g |
| Spicy Chicken Pizza (8 inch) | 5.6g |
| Pistachio Milkshake (Regular) | 5.6g |
| Ambassador Gelato (One Scoop) | 6.0g |
| Pepperoni Pizza (8 inch) | 6.3g |
| White Chocolate Gelato (Three Scoops) | 6.5g |
| Peanutella Milkshake (Regular) | 6.6g |
| Meat Feast Pizza (8 inch) | 6.9g |
| Potato Wedges | 7.0g |
| Pistachio Milkshake (Large) | 7.5g |
| Peanutella Gelato (Two Scoops) | 7.7g |
| BBQ Meat Feast Pizza (8 inch) | 8.2g |
| Peanutella Milkshake (Large) | 8.9g |
| Hawaiian Pizza (14 inch) | 9.1g |
| Ambassador Milkshake (Regular) | 10.5g |
| American Hot Pizza (14 inch) | 11.0g |
| Peanutella Gelato (Three Scoops) | 11.5g |
| Pepperoni Pizza (14 inch) | 11.8g |
| Ambassador Gelato (Two Scoops) | 12.0g |
| Ambassador Milkshake (Large) | 14.1g |
| Meat Feast Pizza (14 inch) | 15.3g |
| BBQ Meat Feast Pizza (14 inch) | 15.3g |
| Ambassador Gelato (Three Scoops) | 17.9g |
Frequently asked
Does Auntie Anne's UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Auntie Anne's UK cooks with: no deep fryer for pretzels - dough is oven-baked and brushed with butter (vegetable spray on vegan lines); rapeseed/sunflower oil only in bought-in items (potato wedges, dips, pizza bases). Across the 185 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Auntie Anne's UK cook with?
Our research indicates: no deep fryer for pretzels - dough is oven-baked and brushed with butter (vegetable spray on vegan lines); rapeseed/sunflower oil only in bought-in items (potato wedges, dips, pizza bases). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Auntie Anne's UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Auntie Anne's UK cooks with no deep fryer for pretzels - dough is oven-baked and brushed with butter (vegetable spray on vegan lines); rapeseed/sunflower oil only in bought-in items (potato wedges, dips, pizza bases), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Auntie Anne's UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Auntie Anne's UK cooks with no deep fryer for pretzels - dough is oven-baked and brushed with butter (vegetable spray on vegan lines); rapeseed/sunflower oil only in bought-in items (potato wedges, dips, pizza bases), 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 UK?
Original Nuggets is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Auntie Anne's UK, at an estimated 0.3g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Auntie Anne's UK?
Ambassador Gelato (Three Scoops) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Auntie Anne's UK, at an estimated 17.9g 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. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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