Outback Steakhouse Seed Oil Report Card
Safest Orders
| Lobster Tails (2) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Victoria's Filet (6 oz) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Center-Cut Sirloin (6 oz) | 1.0g PUFA |
| Sirloin (8 oz) | 2.0g PUFA |
| Ribeye (10 oz) | 2.0g PUFA |
Watch Out For
| Chicken Wings | 34.0g PUFA |
| Coconut Shrimp | 23.0g PUFA |
| Chicken Tenders | 22.0g PUFA |
| Bloomin' Onion | 20.0g PUFA |
| Aussie Fries | 16.0g PUFA |
Frequently asked
Does Outback Steakhouse use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Outback Steakhouse cooks with: Soybean/canola blend for frying; butter finish on steaks and grilled proteins. Across the 17 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Outback 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.
What is the safest thing to order at Outback Steakhouse?
Lobster Tails (2) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Outback Steakhouse, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Outback Steakhouse?
Chicken Wings is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Outback Steakhouse, at an estimated 34.0g 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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