Luby's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Luby's cooks with: Soybean oil (confirmed via ingredient disclosures and allergen notices; used for frying and in prepared sides). Across the 91 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Luby'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 |
|---|---|
| Fresh Fruit Salad | 0.0g |
| Jello | 0.0g |
| Spinach | 0.0g |
| Vegetable Soup | 1.0g |
| White Roll | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Luby's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chicken Fried Steak | 17.0g |
| Fried Catfish (2 pc) | 16.0g |
| LuAnn Platter (Chicken Fried Steak) | 14.0g |
| Fried Chicken (breast) | 14.0g |
| LuAnn Platter (Fried Fish) | 13.0g |
Every Luby's item, ranked
All 91 items we have for Luby's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Broccoli | 0.0g |
| Fresh Fruit Salad | 0.0g |
| Jello | 0.0g |
| Iced Tea Sweet | 0.0g |
| Spinach | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Green Beans | 1.0g |
| Buttered Corn | 1.0g |
| Dinner Roll | 1.0g |
| Almond Rice | 1.0g |
| Vegetable Soup | 1.0g |
| Mashed Potatoes | 1.0g |
| Pinto Beans | 1.0g |
| Seasoned Green Beans | 1.0g |
| Wild Cranberry Rice | 1.0g |
| Hibachi Rice | 1.0g |
| White Roll | 1.0g |
| Whole Wheat Roll | 1.0g |
| Whole Baked Potato | 1.0g |
| Black Eyed Peas | 1.0g |
| Roasted Cauliflower | 1.0g |
| Sauteed Mushrooms | 1.0g |
| Buttered Fresh Carrots | 1.0g |
| Roasted Mixed Vegetables | 1.0g |
| Lima Beans | 1.0g |
| Mashed Potatoes & Gravy | 2.0g |
| Cornbread | 2.0g |
| Fresh Strawberry Shortcake | 2.0g |
| Home-Style Chicken Noodle Soup | 2.0g |
| Skillet Fried Cabbage | 2.0g |
| New York Cheesecake | 2.0g |
| Squash Saute | 2.0g |
| Roasted Turkey | 2.0g |
| Spring Mix Salad | 2.0g |
| Baked Ham | 2.0g |
| Spinach Salad | 2.0g |
| Baked Tilapia | 3.0g |
| Broccoli Rice Casserole | 3.0g |
| Bread Pudding | 3.0g |
| Blackened Chicken | 3.0g |
| Roasted Chicken Half | 3.0g |
| Seafood Gumbo | 3.0g |
| Carrot Cake | 3.0g |
| Lemon Icebox Pie | 3.0g |
| Jumbo Pork Chop | 3.0g |
| Pecan Pie | 3.0g |
| Mushroom Turkey Chopped Steak | 3.0g |
| Luby's Texas Ribeye | 3.0g |
| Coconut Meringue Pie | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Ice Box Pie | 3.0g |
| Cherry Pie | 3.0g |
| Chopped Steak (Kids) | 3.0g |
| Red Velvet Cake | 3.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Breast | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Cake | 3.0g |
| Blackened Tilapia | 4.0g |
| Pot Roast | 4.0g |
| French Grilled Liver and Onions | 4.0g |
| Lemon Pepper Salmon | 4.0g |
| Classic Meatloaf | 4.0g |
| Carrot and Raisin Salad | 4.0g |
| Chicken Piccata | 4.0g |
| Lemon Basil Salmon | 4.0g |
| Lemon Basil Tilapia | 4.0g |
| Tuscan Chicken | 4.0g |
| LuAnn Platter (Baked Chicken) | 5.0g |
| Coleslaw | 5.0g |
| Chocolate Cream Pie (slice) | 5.0g |
| Parmesan Chicken Alfredo | 5.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | 5.0g |
| Shrimp & Crawfish Jambalaya | 5.0g |
| Cheese Enchiladas | 5.0g |
| Bacon Cheese Steak | 5.0g |
| Macaroni & Cheese | 6.0g |
| Home Style Pot Pie | 6.0g |
| Fried Okra | 7.0g |
| Salmon Croquettes | 7.0g |
| Chicken Leg Fried or Roasted (Kids) | 8.0g |
| Fried Shrimp | 10.0g |
| Fried Fish (Kids) | 10.0g |
| Cajun Fried Turkey Breast | 10.0g |
| Chicken Fingers (Kids) | 10.0g |
| Pecan Pie (slice) | 11.0g |
| Chicken Fried Chicken | 12.0g |
| Luby's Fried Fish | 12.0g |
| LuAnn Platter (Fried Fish) | 13.0g |
| Angus Chopped Steak | 13.0g |
| LuAnn Platter (Chicken Fried Steak) | 14.0g |
| Fried Chicken (breast) | 14.0g |
| Fried Catfish (2 pc) | 16.0g |
| Chicken Fried Steak | 17.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Luby's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Luby's cooks with: Soybean oil (confirmed via ingredient disclosures and allergen notices; used for frying and in prepared sides). Across the 91 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Luby's cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil (confirmed via ingredient disclosures and allergen notices; used for frying and in prepared sides). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Luby's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Luby's cooks with Soybean oil (confirmed via ingredient disclosures and allergen notices; used for frying and in prepared sides), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Luby's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Luby's cooks with Soybean oil (confirmed via ingredient disclosures and allergen notices; used for frying and in prepared sides), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Luby's?
Fresh Fruit Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Luby's, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Luby's?
Chicken Fried Steak is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Luby's, at an estimated 17.0g 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. 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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