Crimson Coward Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Crimson Coward cooks with: vegetable oil blend (estimated). Across the 36 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Crimson Coward
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 |
|---|---|
| 1 Tender | 2.8g |
| Crimson NUGS Small (7 pc) | 3.3g |
| 2 Tenders | 5.6g |
| Lonely Coward (Boneless Breast) | 5.6g |
| Crimson NUGS Large (14 pc) | 5.6g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Joey-Eat-Fries | 47.9g |
| Fried Pickles | 29.6g |
| Crimson Onion Joey Style | 29.6g |
| Loaded Mac | 27.3g |
| Garlic Twister | 23.0g |
Every Crimson Coward item, ranked
All 36 items we have for Crimson Coward, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Honey (add-on) | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Corn on the Cob | 1.0g |
| Banana Pudding | 2.0g |
| Coleslaw | 2.3g |
| 1 Tender | 2.8g |
| Crimson NUGS Small (7 pc) | 3.3g |
| Mac and Cheese | 3.5g |
| 2 Tenders | 5.6g |
| Lonely Coward (Boneless Breast) | 5.6g |
| Crimson NUGS Large (14 pc) | 5.6g |
| Crispy Salad | 6.5g |
| 3 Tenders | 6.9g |
| Grilled Cheese | 7.0g |
| Half Coward - 6 Wings | 7.0g |
| Crimson Burrito | 8.5g |
| sNash Burger | 9.0g |
| 4 Tenders | 9.3g |
| The Crimson Sandwich | 10.2g |
| Classic Crimson Chicken (bone-in) | 11.0g |
| Chicken Slider (2 pc) | 11.0g |
| Double sNash Burger | 11.0g |
| Potato Salad | 12.0g |
| Home Style Sandwich | 13.7g |
| Crimson Onion (without Crimson sauce) | 13.7g |
| Chicken & Waffles | 14.0g |
| Full Coward - 12 Wings | 14.0g |
| Crimson Fries | 15.1g |
| Ranch (add-on) | 15.6g |
| Crimson Sauce (add-on) | 16.2g |
| 2 Chicken Sliders & Fries | 18.0g |
| Garlic Twister | 23.0g |
| Loaded Mac | 27.3g |
| Fried Pickles | 29.6g |
| Crimson Onion Joey Style | 29.6g |
| Joey-Eat-Fries | 47.9g |
Frequently asked
Does Crimson Coward use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Crimson Coward cooks with: vegetable oil blend (estimated). Across the 36 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Crimson Coward cook with?
Our research indicates: Vegetable oil (self-described on official site; Yelp community answer says soybean; likely soybean or soybean-dominant blend — no canola or tallow confirmed). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Crimson Coward use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Crimson Coward cooks with vegetable oil blend (estimated), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Crimson Coward seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Crimson Coward cooks with vegetable oil blend (estimated), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Crimson Coward?
2 Tenders is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Crimson Coward, at an estimated 5.6g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Crimson Coward?
Joey-Eat-Fries is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Crimson Coward, at an estimated 47.9g 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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