Bahama Breeze Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Bahama Breeze cooks with: Highly refined soybean oil in fryers (bahamabreeze.com/nutrition/food-allergies, official statement). Across the 96 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Bahama Breeze
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.
Cleanest full order: Grilled Cheeseburger (Swiss), 2.9g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Virgin Bahamarita | 0.0g |
| Tropical Ice (Mango) | 0.0g |
| Tropical Ice (Kiwi Melon) | 0.0g |
| Tropical Ice (Strawberry) | 0.0g |
| Lemon Breeze | 0.0g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Firecracker Shrimp | 59.4g |
| Coconut Shrimp Tacos (3) | 49.7g |
| Yuca Cheese Sticks | 47.4g |
| Coconut Shrimp Tacos (2) | 38.6g |
| Filet Mignon and Coconut Shrimp | 36.8g |
Every Bahama Breeze item, ranked
All 96 items we have for Bahama Breeze, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Virgin Bahamarita | 0.0g |
| Tropical Ice (Mango) | 0.0g |
| Ginger Ale | 0.0g |
| Tropical Ice (Kiwi Melon) | 0.0g |
| Honest Kids Appley Ever After | 0.0g |
| Honest Kids Super Fruit Punch | 0.0g |
| Coke | 0.0g |
| Bottled Water | 0.0g |
| Fresh Brewed Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Tropical Ice (Strawberry) | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke/Coke Zero | 0.0g |
| Lemon Breeze | 0.0g |
| Sprite | 0.0g |
| Dr Pepper | 0.0g |
| Fanta Orange | 0.0g |
| Minute Maid Limeade | 0.0g |
| Raspberry Lemon Breeze | 0.0g |
| Fresh Fruit with Mango Sorbet | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Lemon Breeze | 0.0g |
| 1% Milk (Kids) | 0.2g |
| Virgin Ultimate Pina Colada | 0.3g |
| Virgin Pina Colada | 0.4g |
| Steamed Broccoli (Kids Side) | 0.7g |
| Cup of Bahamian Seafood Chowder | 1.4g |
| Black Beans and Yellow Rice | 1.5g |
| Tropical Salad (Vegetarian) | 2.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Breast (Kids) | 2.4g |
| Bahamian Seafood Chowder (Bowl) | 2.8g |
| Half Cuban Sandwich | 2.9g |
| Grilled Cheeseburger (Swiss) | 2.9g |
| Grilled Cheeseburger (Pepper-Jack) | 3.7g |
| Grilled Cheeseburger (Cheddar) | 3.8g |
| Grilled Cheeseburger (American) | 4.4g |
| Black Bean & Guac Tacos (Vegetarian) | 5.0g |
| Grilled Cheeseburger (Goat Cheese) | 5.0g |
| Bow-Tie Mac 'n Cheese (Kids) | 5.0g |
| Burger Sliders (Kids) | 5.1g |
| Flaming Pineapple Butter Cake | 5.3g |
| Rebecca's Key Lime Pie | 6.1g |
| Jerk Shrimp Pasta (Light) | 6.1g |
| House Salad with Island Vinaigrette | 6.2g |
| House Salad with Island Vinaigrette (Gluten-Sensitive) | 6.2g |
| Cup of Black Bean Soup | 6.6g |
| Cuban Sandwich | 6.8g |
| Tropical Chicken Salad | 6.8g |
| Applewood Bacon & Cheddar Burger | 7.5g |
| Island Snapper | 7.6g |
| Jerk Chicken Pasta (Light) | 7.6g |
| Jamaican Curry Pork Chop | 8.2g |
| Grilled Salmon | 9.1g |
| Tropical Chicken Salad (Gluten-Sensitive) | 9.7g |
| Classic Chicken Wings (Spicy Habanero BBQ) | 9.9g |
| Tequila Sunburn Glazed Salmon | 10.2g |
| Shrimp Pineapple Bowl | 10.2g |
| Crispy Chicken Fingers (Kids) | 10.2g |
| Chocolate Island | 10.6g |
| Black Bean BBQ Burger (Vegetarian) | 11.0g |
| Jerk Shrimp Pasta (Full) | 11.4g |
| Steak Pineapple Bowl | 12.1g |
| Jerk Chicken Pasta (Full) | 12.6g |
| Beef Empanadas | 13.0g |
| Coconut Shrimp (4) | 13.2g |
| Cuban Black Bean Soup (Bowl) | 13.2g |
| Salmon Tostada Salad | 13.5g |
| Chicken Tostones | 13.5g |
| French Fries | 14.4g |
| Chicken Pineapple Bowl | 14.4g |
| Chicken Tostada Salad | 16.1g |
| Yuca Frites | 16.8g |
| Rasta Pasta | 17.0g |
| Blackened Mahi Tacos (2) | 17.4g |
| Skirt Steak Churrasco | 17.8g |
| Jamaican Jerk Chicken | 19.0g |
| Whole Jamaican Jerk Wings | 19.0g |
| Coconut Shrimp (Appetizer) | 19.5g |
| Crispy Conch Fritters | 19.8g |
| Honey Butter Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 19.8g |
| Stuffed Plantain Bowl | 20.9g |
| Seafood Paella | 21.6g |
| Grilled Chicken with Cilantro-Crema (Light) | 22.3g |
| Black Bean Stuffed Plantain Bowl (Vegetarian) | 23.7g |
| Jerk Mahi Mahi | 24.1g |
| Grilled Chicken with Cilantro-Crema (Full) | 24.3g |
| Blackened Mahi Tacos (3) | 25.2g |
| Filet and Yuca Frites | 25.3g |
| Classic Chicken Wings (Buffalo) | 29.4g |
| Island Grille Steak Salad | 29.7g |
| Coconut Shrimp (Entree) | 32.2g |
| Creamy Spinach Dip | 33.8g |
| Crab and Three Cheese Dip | 34.4g |
| Filet Mignon and Coconut Shrimp | 36.8g |
| Coconut Shrimp Tacos (2) | 38.6g |
| Yuca Cheese Sticks | 47.4g |
| Coconut Shrimp Tacos (3) | 49.7g |
| Firecracker Shrimp | 59.4g |
Frequently asked
Does Bahama Breeze use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Bahama Breeze cooks with: Highly refined soybean oil in fryers (bahamabreeze.com/nutrition/food-allergies, official statement). Across the 96 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Bahama Breeze cook with?
Our research indicates: Highly refined soybean oil in fryers (bahamabreeze.com/nutrition/food-allergies, official statement). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Bahama Breeze use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Bahama Breeze cooks with Highly refined soybean oil in fryers (bahamabreeze.com/nutrition/food-allergies, official statement), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Bahama Breeze seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Bahama Breeze cooks with Highly refined soybean oil in fryers (bahamabreeze.com/nutrition/food-allergies, official statement), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Bahama Breeze?
Virgin Bahamarita is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Bahama Breeze, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Bahama Breeze?
Firecracker Shrimp is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Bahama Breeze, at an estimated 59.4g 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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