LongHorn Steakhouse Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, LongHorn Steakhouse cooks with: Soybean/canola blend for frying; butter finish on steaks and grilled proteins. Across the 90 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at LongHorn Steakhouse
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: Flo's Filet (6 oz) + Iced Tea, 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Steamed Asparagus | 0.0g |
| Flo's Filet (6 oz) | 1.0g |
| Mac & Cheese | 1.0g |
| Sweet Potato | 1.0g |
| Renegade Sirloin (8 oz) | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at LongHorn Steakhouse
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Firecracker Chicken Wraps | 45.0g |
| Texas Tonion Dip | 28.5g |
| Wild West Shrimp (fried) | 24.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Bites | 19.0g |
| Texas Tonion | 14.0g |
Frequently asked
Does LongHorn Steakhouse use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, LongHorn Steakhouse cooks with: Soybean/canola blend for frying; butter finish on steaks and grilled proteins. Across the 90 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does LongHorn Steakhouse cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean/canola blend for frying; butter finish on steaks and grilled proteins. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does LongHorn Steakhouse use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates LongHorn Steakhouse cooks with Soybean/canola blend for frying; butter finish on steaks and grilled proteins, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is LongHorn Steakhouse seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates LongHorn Steakhouse cooks with Soybean/canola blend for frying; butter finish on steaks and grilled proteins, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at LongHorn Steakhouse?
Fresh Steamed Asparagus is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at LongHorn Steakhouse, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at LongHorn Steakhouse?
Firecracker Chicken Wraps is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at LongHorn Steakhouse, at an estimated 45.0g 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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