Carrabba's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Carrabba's cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 132 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Carrabba'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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Minestrone Soup (Cup) | 0.4g |
| Grilled Asparagus | 0.4g |
| Minestrone Soup (Bowl) | 0.8g |
| Tuscan-Grilled Sirloin (7 oz) | 1.0g |
| Tomato Basil Soup (Cup) | 1.1g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Creamy Parmesan Chicken Tender Sandwich | 46.8g |
| Calamari | 43.2g |
| Calabrian Wings | 40.0g |
| Zucchini Fritte | 37.8g |
| Pistachio-Crusted Trout | 36.0g |
Every Carrabba's item, ranked
All 132 items we have for Carrabba's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Sparkling Water | 0.0g |
| Italian Sangria | 0.0g |
| Limoncello Margarita | 0.0g |
| Sicilian Prickly Pear Margarita | 0.0g |
| Coffee | 0.0g |
| Kids Grilled Shrimp (Spinach) | 0.0g |
| Kids Grilled Shrimp (Broccoli) | 0.1g |
| Cappuccino | 0.2g |
| Cafe Latte | 0.2g |
| Minestrone Soup (Cup) | 0.4g |
| Grilled Asparagus | 0.4g |
| Spicy Sicilian Butter Topping | 0.6g |
| Kids Mac N' Cheese | 0.7g |
| Espresso | 0.7g |
| Bryan Topping | 0.8g |
| Minestrone Soup (Bowl) | 0.8g |
| Gelato | 1.0g |
| Marsala Sauce Topping | 1.0g |
| Tuscan-Grilled Sirloin (7 oz) | 1.0g |
| Tomato Basil Soup (Cup) | 1.1g |
| Kids Grilled Chicken | 1.3g |
| Mama Mandola's Sicilian Chicken Soup (Cup) | 1.3g |
| Tuscan-Grilled Chicken | 1.3g |
| Sauteed Broccoli | 1.3g |
| Spaghetti | 1.4g |
| Tuscan-Grilled Sirloin (10 oz) | 1.4g |
| Kids Spaghetti and Meatball | 1.6g |
| Mezzaluna (Lunch) | 1.6g |
| Chicken Bryan | 1.8g |
| Lobster Ravioli | 1.9g |
| Soup of the Day | 2.0g |
| Margherita Pizza | 2.0g |
| Ardente Topping | 2.0g |
| Tomato Basil Soup (Bowl) | 2.0g |
| Sauteed Spinach | 2.0g |
| Chicken Marsala | 2.2g |
| Meatballs & Ricotta | 2.2g |
| Four-Cheese & Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms | 2.3g |
| Kids Cheese Ravioli | 2.4g |
| Sausage & Lentil Soup (Cup) | 2.4g |
| Chicken Piccata | 2.5g |
| Garlic Lemon Herb Linguine (Lunch) | 2.5g |
| Bread, Herbs and Oil | 2.6g |
| Mama Mandola's Sicilian Chicken Soup (Bowl) | 2.6g |
| Salmon Cetriolino | 3.0g |
| Wood-Grilled Halibut | 3.0g |
| Kids Pasta & Butter | 3.0g |
| Kids Fettuccine Alfredo | 3.0g |
| Tomato Caprese with Fresh Burrata | 3.1g |
| Fettuccine Alfredo | 3.1g |
| The Johnny Trio (7 oz Sirloin) | 3.1g |
| Shrimp Focaccia Bites | 3.3g |
| Meatball Sliders | 3.3g |
| Lasagne | 3.4g |
| Tuscan-Grilled Filet (9 oz) | 3.5g |
| The Johnny Trio (10 oz Sirloin) | 3.5g |
| Penne Pomodoro | 3.6g |
| Mezzaluna | 3.7g |
| Rigatoni Martino | 3.8g |
| Tiramisu | 3.8g |
| Shrimp Scampi (Appetizer) | 3.8g |
| Spaghetti & Meatballs | 3.9g |
| Pollo Rosa Maria | 4.0g |
| Johnny's Halfback | 4.0g |
| Vegetable Ravioli | 4.0g |
| Chicken Saltimbocca | 4.0g |
| Pollo Gratinati | 4.0g |
| Veal Piccata | 4.0g |
| Short Rib Marsala | 4.0g |
| Osso Buco | 4.0g |
| Scampi Damian | 4.0g |
| Kids Pizza | 4.0g |
| Chicken Trio | 4.1g |
| Rigatoni Al Forno (Lunch) | 4.2g |
| Spiedino di Mare | 4.3g |
| Shrimp and Scallop Linguine alla Vodka | 4.3g |
| Tuscan-Grilled Ribeye (16 oz) | 4.6g |
| Sausage & Lentil Soup (Bowl) | 4.8g |
| Insalata Fiorucci | 5.0g |
| Soup & Salad Combo | 5.0g |
| Rigatoni Campagnolo | 5.0g |
| Tomahawk Chop for Two | 5.0g |
| Shrimp Scampi (Entree) | 5.0g |
| Create Your Own Pizza | 5.0g |
| Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie | 5.0g |
| Tuscan-Grilled Pork Chop (One Chop) | 5.1g |
| Lasagne Bolognese Dip | 5.3g |
| Strawberry Cheesecake | 5.9g |
| BBQ Chicken Flatbread | 6.0g |
| Tuscan Breadstick Tower | 6.1g |
| Simply Grilled Trout | 6.2g |
| Fettuccine Carrabba | 6.6g |
| Linguine Positano | 7.0g |
| Fettuccine Weesie | 7.7g |
| Filet & Shrimp Toscana (Pasta) | 8.4g |
| John Cole | 8.4g |
| Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes | 8.6g |
| Garlic Mashed Potatoes | 9.1g |
| Simply Grilled Salmon | 9.3g |
| Pepperoni Pizza | 9.9g |
| Spaghetti with Meat Sauce | 10.0g |
| Tuscan-Grilled Pork Chop (Two Chops) | 10.2g |
| Kids Chicken Fingers | 12.4g |
| Carrabba's Italian Classics Trio | 13.4g |
| Spinach Arancini | 14.3g |
| Salmon Capperi | 14.5g |
| Side House Salad | 14.8g |
| Side Caesar Salad | 16.3g |
| Chicken Parmesan | 16.5g |
| Mezzaluna Fritte | 16.5g |
| Sogno di Cioccolata | 17.2g |
| Side Italian Salad | 17.4g |
| Classics Combination | 17.8g |
| Chopped Salad | 18.0g |
| Chicken Caprese Pizza | 18.9g |
| Mozzarella Marinara | 20.3g |
| Side Fries | 20.3g |
| Side Pasta Salad | 21.0g |
| Johnny Rocco Salad | 21.4g |
| Cannoli Cake for Two | 26.0g |
| Chicken Parmesan (Lunch) | 27.2g |
| Eggplant Parmesan | 28.8g |
| Rosemary Parmesan Wings | 30.1g |
| Kids Chicken Fingers with Fries | 30.1g |
| Rosemary Parmesan Fries | 33.3g |
| Caesar Salad | 33.8g |
| Pistachio-Crusted Trout | 36.0g |
| Zucchini Fritte | 37.8g |
| Calabrian Wings | 40.0g |
| Calamari | 43.2g |
| Creamy Parmesan Chicken Tender Sandwich | 46.8g |
Frequently asked
Does Carrabba's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Carrabba's cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 132 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High 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.
Does Carrabba's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Carrabba's cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Carrabba's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Carrabba's cooks with soybean oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Carrabba's?
Minestrone Soup (Bowl) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Carrabba's, at an estimated 0.8g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Carrabba's?
Creamy Parmesan Chicken Tender Sandwich is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Carrabba's, at an estimated 46.8g 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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