Carrabba's Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Tiramisu | 2.0g PUFA |
| Sirloin | 3.0g PUFA |
| Lasagne | 4.0g PUFA |
| Johnny's Halfback | 4.0g PUFA |
| Sogno di Cioccolata | 4.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Calamari | 9.0g PUFA |
| Wood-Grilled Salmon | 8.0g PUFA |
| Linguine Positano | 7.0g PUFA |
| Chicken Piccata | 6.0g PUFA |
| Rigatoni Martino | 6.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Carrabba's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Carrabba's cooks with: Sauté/finish: extra-virgin olive oil (primary); dressings and red sauces use soybean/canola blend. Frying (calamari, etc.): soybean oil blend. Weighted blend ~80% olive / 20% soybean for most entrées.. Across the 18 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Carrabba's cook with?
Our research indicates: Sauté/finish: extra-virgin olive oil (primary); dressings and red sauces use soybean/canola blend. Frying (calamari, etc.): soybean oil blend. Weighted blend ~80% olive / 20% soybean for most entrées.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
What is the safest thing to order at Carrabba's?
Tiramisu is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Carrabba's, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Carrabba's?
Calamari is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Carrabba's, at an estimated 9.0g 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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