Raising Cane's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Raising Cane's cooks with: Fries chicken in a canola/soybean blend (~40% PUFA); Cane's sauce is soybean-mayo based and adds 8g per cup.. Across the 46 menu items we analyzed, it averages 12.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
Safest Orders at Raising Cane'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.
Cleanest full order: 3 Chicken Fingers (no sides) + Unsweet Tea Regular, 9.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 1 Chicken Finger | 3.0g |
| Extra Chicken Finger | 4.0g |
| 3 Chicken Fingers (no sides) | 9.0g |
| The Sandwich | 12.0g |
| 3 Chicken Fingers | 12.0g |
What to Avoid at Raising Cane's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 50-Finger Tailgate | 60.0g |
| 25-Finger Tailgate | 55.0g |
| Caniac Combo (6 fingers) | 51.0g |
| Box Combo (4 Fingers) | 37.0g |
| 3 Finger Combo | 29.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Raising Cane's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Raising Cane's cooks with: Fries chicken in a canola/soybean blend (~40% PUFA); Cane's sauce is soybean-mayo based and adds 8g per cup.. Across the 46 menu items we analyzed, it averages 12.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Raising Cane's cook with?
Our research indicates: Fries chicken in a canola/soybean blend (~40% PUFA); Cane's sauce is soybean-mayo based and adds 8g per cup.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Raising Cane's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Raising Cane's cooks with Fries chicken in a canola/soybean blend (~40% PUFA); Cane's sauce is soybean-mayo based and adds 8g per cup., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Raising Cane's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Raising Cane's cooks with Fries chicken in a canola/soybean blend (~40% PUFA); Cane's sauce is soybean-mayo based and adds 8g per cup., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Raising Cane's?
1 Chicken Finger is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Raising Cane's, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Raising Cane's?
50-Finger Tailgate is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Raising Cane's, at an estimated 60.0g 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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