Captain D's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Captain D's cooks with: Batter- and breading-fries in a soybean/canola blend (~50% PUFA); grilled fish/shrimp plates are the low-PUFA escape hatch.. Across the 50 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at Captain D's
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: Wild Alaskan Salmon (grilled) + Broccoli, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Baked Potato (plain) | 0.0g |
| Wild Alaskan Salmon (grilled) | 2.0g |
| Grilled White Fish | 3.0g |
| Macaroni & Cheese | 3.0g |
| Hush Puppies (2 pieces) | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at Captain D's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Seafood Platter | 22.0g |
| Supreme Sampler (fish, shrimp, crab shell, tender, fries, hushpuppies) | 22.0g |
| 2-Piece Fish & Fries (with hushpuppies) | 19.0g |
| 4-Piece Chicken Tenders Meal (fries, hushpuppies) | 19.0g |
| Batter-Dipped Fish (2 pc) | 14.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Captain D's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Captain D's cooks with: Batter- and breading-fries in a soybean/canola blend (~50% PUFA); grilled fish/shrimp plates are the low-PUFA escape hatch.. Across the 50 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Captain D's cook with?
Our research indicates: Batter- and breading-fries in a soybean/canola blend (~50% PUFA); grilled fish/shrimp plates are the low-PUFA escape hatch.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Captain D's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Captain D's cooks with Batter- and breading-fries in a soybean/canola blend (~50% PUFA); grilled fish/shrimp plates are the low-PUFA escape hatch., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Captain D's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Captain D's cooks with Batter- and breading-fries in a soybean/canola blend (~50% PUFA); grilled fish/shrimp plates are the low-PUFA escape hatch., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Captain D's?
Baked Potato (plain) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Captain D's, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Captain D's?
Deluxe Seafood Platter is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Captain D's, at an estimated 22.0g 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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See where Captain D's lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch. Wondering about a specific dish instead? The Is It Seed Oil food guide answers it for 200+ everyday foods, and the distributor oils page covers what independent restaurants fry in.