Ruby Tuesday Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Ruby Tuesday cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 134 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Ruby Tuesday
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 |
|---|---|
| Coconut Shrimp Appetizer | 0.2g |
| Petite Sirloin | 1.0g |
| Deconstructed Kabobs - Chicken | 1.0g |
| New York Strip | 1.1g |
| T-Bone Steak | 1.2g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Ruby Tuesday
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Onion Rings | 57.6g |
| Catfish & Fries | 50.4g |
| Crispy Shrimp Platter | 39.0g |
| Triple Play | 37.2g |
| Southern Style Chicken Tenders | 35.0g |
Every Ruby Tuesday item, ranked
All 134 items we have for Ruby Tuesday, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Baked Potato | 0.0g |
| Grilled Zucchini | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Sweet Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Unsweet Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Milk | 0.0g |
| Hickory Bourbon BBQ | 0.0g |
| Thai Sauce | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Cocktail Sauce | 0.0g |
| Cajun Honey Sauce | 0.0g |
| Coconut Shrimp Appetizer | 0.2g |
| Parmesan Cream Sauce | 0.4g |
| Mild Buffalo Sauce | 0.5g |
| Steamed Broccoli | 0.6g |
| Kids Chocolate Sundae | 0.9g |
| Kids Strawberry Sundae | 0.9g |
| Petite Sirloin | 1.0g |
| Rice Pilaf | 1.0g |
| Roasted Mushrooms | 1.0g |
| Deconstructed Kabobs - Chicken | 1.0g |
| New York Strip | 1.1g |
| T-Bone Steak | 1.2g |
| Mac n Cheese Side | 1.2g |
| 6 oz Rib Eye | 1.6g |
| Philly Cheesesteak Hoagie | 1.9g |
| Broccoli & Cheese Soup (8 oz) | 1.9g |
| Cajun Rib Eye | 2.0g |
| Shrimp Ramen Noodle Bowl | 2.0g |
| Garden Bar | 2.0g |
| 6 oz Top Sirloin | 2.2g |
| Kids Grilled Chicken | 2.4g |
| Deconstructed Kabobs - Steak | 2.5g |
| Five-Cheese Cheesesteak | 2.8g |
| 12 oz Rib Eye | 3.0g |
| St. Louis Style Ribs Half Rack | 3.0g |
| Kids Mac n Cheese | 3.0g |
| Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Sundae | 3.0g |
| 8 oz Top Sirloin | 3.1g |
| New York Cheesecake | 3.2g |
| Chicken & Broccoli Pasta | 3.5g |
| Veggie Ramen Noodle Bowl | 3.5g |
| Blackened Tilapia | 3.7g |
| White Cheddar Bacon Mac n Cheese | 4.0g |
| Big Daddy Chocolate Cake | 4.0g |
| Kids Marinara Pasta | 4.2g |
| Asiago Bacon Chicken | 4.3g |
| Honey Mustard Dressing | 4.5g |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 4.6g |
| New Orleans Seafood | 4.8g |
| Turkey Burger | 5.0g |
| Chicken Ramen Noodle Bowl | 5.0g |
| Steak Ramen Noodle Bowl | 5.0g |
| St. Louis Style Ribs Full Rack | 5.0g |
| Coleslaw | 5.4g |
| Roasted Corn | 5.4g |
| Cajun Chicken Pasta | 5.7g |
| Loaded Baked Potato | 5.7g |
| Hickory Bourbon Chicken | 5.8g |
| Hickory Bourbon Salmon | 5.8g |
| Ultimate Chocolate Cake | 5.9g |
| Lobster Mac n Cheese | 6.0g |
| Seafood Pasta | 6.0g |
| Grilled Salmon | 6.4g |
| Mashed Potatoes | 6.6g |
| Chicken Carbonara | 6.7g |
| Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie | 6.8g |
| Kids Crispy Shrimp | 7.8g |
| Ranch Dressing | 7.8g |
| Smoky Mountain Chicken | 8.0g |
| Mac n Cheese Bites | 8.0g |
| Kids Buttermilk Chicken Tenders | 8.4g |
| Kids Cheeseburger | 9.5g |
| Crispy Chicken Bites | 10.0g |
| Tuesday Tenders Appetizer | 10.0g |
| Spicy Shrimp Sauce | 10.0g |
| White Cheddar Sauce | 10.5g |
| Ruby's Cheeseburger | 10.9g |
| American Smashed Burger | 10.9g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 11.3g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 11.4g |
| Tater Tots | 11.4g |
| Blue Cheese Dressing | 11.4g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 12.0g |
| French Fries | 12.6g |
| Ultimate Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 13.2g |
| French Quarter Chicken & Shrimp | 13.4g |
| Loaded Fries | 13.9g |
| Southern Trio | 14.0g |
| Cheeseburger Sliders | 14.2g |
| Loaded Tater Tots | 14.2g |
| Impossible Burger | 14.4g |
| Smokehouse Cheeseburger | 14.8g |
| Kids Buttery Pasta | 15.6g |
| Mushroom Swiss Smashed Burger | 16.3g |
| Skewered Shrimp | 17.0g |
| Chocolate Fall Cake | 17.0g |
| Blackened Chicken Quesadilla | 17.1g |
| Stuffed Rib Eye Quesadilla Appetizer | 17.1g |
| Crispy Chicken Mac n Cheese | 17.2g |
| Funnel Cake Sundae | 17.2g |
| Baby Back Ribs Half Rack | 17.6g |
| Coconut Shrimp Platter | 17.6g |
| Cheddar Cheese Queso & Chips | 17.9g |
| Chocolate Brownie Sundae | 19.3g |
| 6 oz Rib Eye & Half-Rack Ribs Combo | 19.6g |
| Carrot Cake | 19.9g |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | 22.1g |
| Baby Back Ribs Full Rack | 23.3g |
| Spinach Artichoke Dip | 23.5g |
| Half-Rack Baby-Back Ribs - Nashville Hot | 23.6g |
| Honey-Glazed Salmon Bowl | 24.1g |
| Chicken Wings | 24.1g |
| Loaded Potato Skins | 24.7g |
| Grilled Chicken Kale Caesar Salad | 25.0g |
| Triple Smashed Burger | 25.5g |
| Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad | 26.0g |
| Grilled Salmon Kale Caesar Salad | 27.0g |
| Shrimp Shack Platter | 28.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Tenders Entree | 29.4g |
| Mega Mushroom & Swiss Burger | 30.0g |
| Fried Mushrooms Appetizer | 31.2g |
| Rib Eye, Ribs, and Crispy Shrimp Combo | 31.6g |
| Fish & Chips | 31.8g |
| Ribs & Crispy Shrimp | 32.3g |
| Shrimp Scampi | 32.8g |
| Boneless Wings | 33.3g |
| Colossal Burger | 34.0g |
| Chicken Parmesan Pasta | 34.0g |
| Southern Style Chicken Tenders | 35.0g |
| Triple Play | 37.2g |
| Crispy Shrimp Platter | 39.0g |
| Catfish & Fries | 50.4g |
| Onion Rings | 57.6g |
Frequently asked
Does Ruby Tuesday use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Ruby Tuesday cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 134 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Ruby Tuesday cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean oil (fried items); beef tallow/butter (steaks/grilled). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Ruby Tuesday use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our research indicates: soybean oil (fried items); beef tallow/butter (steaks/grilled). Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is Ruby Tuesday seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Ruby Tuesday 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 Ruby Tuesday?
T-Bone Steak is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Ruby Tuesday, at an estimated 1.2g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Ruby Tuesday?
Onion Rings is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Ruby Tuesday, at an estimated 57.6g 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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