Luby's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Luby's cooks with: soybean oil. 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 |
| Vegetable Soup | 1.0g |
| Cornbread | 2.0g |
| Baked Ham | 2.0g |
| Roasted Turkey | 2.0g |
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Build my orderWhat 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 |
| Spinach | 0.0g |
| Fresh Fruit Salad | 0.0g |
| Jello | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Iced Tea Sweet | 0.0g |
| Green Beans | 1.0g |
| Buttered Corn | 1.0g |
| Dinner Roll | 1.0g |
| Mashed Potatoes | 1.0g |
| Roasted Mixed Vegetables | 1.0g |
| Seasoned Green Beans | 1.0g |
| Black Eyed Peas | 1.0g |
| Pinto Beans | 1.0g |
| Whole Baked Potato | 1.0g |
| Hibachi Rice | 1.0g |
| Wild Cranberry Rice | 1.0g |
| Almond Rice | 1.0g |
| Buttered Fresh Carrots | 1.0g |
| Lima Beans | 1.0g |
| Roasted Cauliflower | 1.0g |
| Sauteed Mushrooms | 1.0g |
| White Roll | 1.0g |
| Whole Wheat Roll | 1.0g |
| Vegetable Soup | 1.0g |
| Mashed Potatoes & Gravy | 2.0g |
| Cornbread | 2.0g |
| Baked Ham | 2.0g |
| Roasted Turkey | 2.0g |
| Skillet Fried Cabbage | 2.0g |
| Squash Saute | 2.0g |
| Spring Mix Salad | 2.0g |
| Spinach Salad | 2.0g |
| Home-Style Chicken Noodle Soup | 2.0g |
| New York Cheesecake | 2.0g |
| Fresh Strawberry Shortcake | 2.0g |
| Baked Tilapia | 3.0g |
| Broccoli Rice Casserole | 3.0g |
| Bread Pudding | 3.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Breast | 3.0g |
| Blackened Chicken | 3.0g |
| Luby's Texas Ribeye | 3.0g |
| Jumbo Pork Chop | 3.0g |
| Roasted Chicken Half | 3.0g |
| Mushroom Turkey Chopped Steak | 3.0g |
| Chopped Steak (Kids) | 3.0g |
| Seafood Gumbo | 3.0g |
| Pecan Pie | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Ice Box Pie | 3.0g |
| Coconut Meringue Pie | 3.0g |
| Cherry Pie | 3.0g |
| Carrot Cake | 3.0g |
| Lemon Icebox Pie | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Cake | 3.0g |
| Red Velvet Cake | 3.0g |
| Blackened Tilapia | 4.0g |
| Pot Roast | 4.0g |
| Lemon Pepper Salmon | 4.0g |
| Lemon Basil Salmon | 4.0g |
| Lemon Basil Tilapia | 4.0g |
| Classic Meatloaf | 4.0g |
| Tuscan Chicken | 4.0g |
| Chicken Piccata | 4.0g |
| French Grilled Liver and Onions | 4.0g |
| Carrot and Raisin Salad | 4.0g |
| LuAnn Platter (Baked Chicken) | 5.0g |
| Coleslaw | 5.0g |
| Chocolate Cream Pie (slice) | 5.0g |
| Bacon Cheese Steak | 5.0g |
| Parmesan Chicken Alfredo | 5.0g |
| Shrimp & Crawfish Jambalaya | 5.0g |
| Cheese Enchiladas | 5.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | 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 |
| Cajun Fried Turkey Breast | 10.0g |
| Chicken Fingers (Kids) | 10.0g |
| Fried Fish (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. 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, 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, 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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