Storming Crab Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Storming Crab cooks with: soybean/canola blend (fryer); boiled items use butter-based sauces, not seed oil. Across the 33 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at Storming Crab
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: Cajun Sauce, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Black Mussels | 1.0g |
| White Clams | 1.0g |
| Blue Crab | 1.0g |
| Crawfish | 1.0g |
| King Crab Legs | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Storming Crab
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fried Shrimp Po'Boy | 11.0g |
| Fried Oyster | 11.0g |
| Fried Shrimp | 11.0g |
| Chicken Wings | 11.0g |
| Fried Cod Fish | 11.0g |
Every Storming Crab item, ranked
All 33 items we have for Storming Crab, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sweet Tea | 0.0g |
| Black Mussels | 1.0g |
| White Clams | 1.0g |
| Blue Crab | 1.0g |
| Steamed Rice | 1.0g |
| Crawfish | 1.0g |
| King Crab Legs | 1.0g |
| Dungeness Crab Legs | 1.0g |
| Scallops (Boiled) | 1.0g |
| Lobster Tail | 1.0g |
| Shrimp (Head-On) | 1.0g |
| Snow Crab Legs | 1.0g |
| Old Bay Butter Sauce | 2.0g |
| Lemon Pepper Sauce | 2.0g |
| Cajun Sauce | 2.0g |
| Garlic Butter Sauce | 2.0g |
| Buttered Corn on the Cob | 3.0g |
| Cheesecake | 3.0g |
| Coleslaw | 4.0g |
| Crab Cakes | 8.0g |
| Cajun Fries | 10.0g |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 10.0g |
| Hush Puppies | 10.0g |
| Mozzarella Cheese Sticks | 10.0g |
| Boudin Balls | 10.0g |
| Fried Shrimp Po'Boy | 11.0g |
| Fried Oyster | 11.0g |
| Fried Shrimp | 11.0g |
| Chicken Wings | 11.0g |
| Fried Cod Fish | 11.0g |
| Fried Catfish | 11.0g |
| Soft Shell Crab (Fried) | 11.0g |
| Fried Calamari | 11.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Storming Crab use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Storming Crab cooks with: soybean/canola blend (fryer); boiled items use butter-based sauces, not seed oil. Across the 33 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Storming Crab cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean/canola blend (fryer); boiled items use butter-based sauces, not seed oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Storming Crab use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Storming Crab cooks with soybean/canola blend (fryer); boiled items use butter-based sauces, not seed oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Storming Crab seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Storming Crab cooks with soybean/canola blend (fryer); boiled items use butter-based sauces, not seed oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Storming Crab?
Black Mussels is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Storming Crab, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Storming Crab?
Fried Shrimp Po'Boy is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Storming Crab, at an estimated 11.0g 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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