Texas de Brazil Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Texas de Brazil cooks with: canola oil. Across the 179 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Texas de Brazil
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 |
|---|---|
| Salad Bar - Spring Mix | 0.0g |
| Salad Bar - Hearts of Palm | 0.0g |
| Salad Bar - Marinated Asparagus | 0.0g |
| Salad Bar - Pineapple Carpaccio | 0.0g |
| Salad Bar - Cherry Tomatoes | 0.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Texas de Brazil
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| To-Go Tabbouleh (Large) | 77.6g |
| To-Go Potato Salad (Large) | 76.0g |
| To-Go Tabbouleh (Small) | 39.2g |
| To-Go Potato Salad (Small) | 38.4g |
| To-Go Chimichurri | 29.6g |
Every Texas de Brazil item, ranked
All 179 items we have for Texas de Brazil, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Salad Bar - Spring Mix | 0.0g |
| Salad Bar - Hearts of Palm | 0.0g |
| Salad Bar - Marinated Asparagus | 0.0g |
| Salad Bar - Pineapple Carpaccio | 0.0g |
| Caipirinha Cocktail | 0.0g |
| Red Wine | 0.0g |
| White Wine | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Brazilian Vinaigrette | 0.0g |
| Salad Bar - Cherry Tomatoes | 0.0g |
| Guaraná Antarctica | 0.0g |
| Saratoga Still Water | 0.0g |
| Salad Bar - Sliced Tomatoes | 0.0g |
| Salad Bar - Romaine Lettuce | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola | 0.0g |
| Saratoga Sparkling Water | 0.0g |
| Sprite | 0.0g |
| Salad Bar - Cornichons | 0.0g |
| Salad Bar - Capers | 0.0g |
| Salad Bar - Caperberries | 0.0g |
| Salad Bar - Pepperoncini | 0.0g |
| Salad Bar - Malagueta Peppers | 0.0g |
| Salad Bar - Giardiniera | 0.0g |
| Salad Bar - Mint Jelly | 0.0g |
| Soda Bossa Guaraná | 0.0g |
| San Benedetto Still Water | 0.0g |
| San Benedetto Sparkling Water | 0.0g |
| Farofa (Toasted Cassava) | 0.1g |
| To-Go Farofa | 0.1g |
| Picanha (top sirloin) | 0.2g |
| Garlic Mashed Potatoes | 0.2g |
| Jasmine Rice | 0.2g |
| Sangria | 0.2g |
| Texas de Brazil Limeade (Pitcher) | 0.2g |
| Salad Bar - Goat Cheese Terrine | 0.2g |
| Texas de Brazil Limeade (Pitcher) - Mango | 0.2g |
| Texas de Brazil Limeade (Pitcher) - Passion Fruit | 0.2g |
| Texas de Brazil Limeade (Pitcher) - Strawberry | 0.2g |
| Cappuccino | 0.2g |
| Flank Steak | 0.3g |
| Salad Bar - Fresh Mozzarella | 0.3g |
| Salad Bar - Prosciutto | 0.3g |
| Garlic Picanha | 0.4g |
| Leg of Lamb | 0.4g |
| Filet Mignon Wrapped in Bacon | 0.4g |
| Salad Bar - Roasted Red & Yellow Peppers | 0.4g |
| Salad Bar - Stuffed Green Olives | 0.4g |
| Salad Bar - Grana Padano Cheese | 0.4g |
| Milk | 0.4g |
| Spicy Sirloin | 0.5g |
| To-Go Garlic Mashed Potatoes (Small) | 0.5g |
| To-Go Jasmine Rice (Small) | 0.5g |
| Salad Bar - Manchego Cheese | 0.5g |
| Vanilla Ice Cream | 0.5g |
| Texas de Brazil Limeade (Pitcher) - Coconut | 0.5g |
| Sautéed Mushrooms | 0.6g |
| Salad Bar - Roasted Jalapeños | 0.6g |
| Salad Bar - Salami | 0.7g |
| To-Go Picanha (1/2 lb) | 0.7g |
| To-Go Filet Mignon Wrapped in Bacon (1/2 lb) | 0.8g |
| To-Go Garlic Picanha (1/2 lb) | 0.8g |
| To-Go Flank Steak (1/2 lb) | 0.8g |
| Beef Ribs | 0.9g |
| Feijoada Black Beans | 0.9g |
| Brazilian Papaya Cream | 0.9g |
| Lamb Chops | 1.0g |
| Fried Bananas | 1.0g |
| Fire-Grilled Shrimp | 1.0g |
| Salad Bar - Grilled Portobello Mushrooms | 1.0g |
| Chimichurri | 1.0g |
| To-Go Leg of Lamb (1/2 lb) | 1.0g |
| To-Go Garlic Mashed Potatoes (Large) | 1.0g |
| Salad Bar - Kalamata Olives | 1.1g |
| To-Go Spicy Sirloin (1/2 lb) | 1.1g |
| To-Go Jasmine Rice (Large) | 1.1g |
| To-Go Sautéed Mushrooms (Small) | 1.2g |
| Salad Bar - Cucumber Salad | 1.2g |
| To-Go Hearts of Palm (Small) | 1.2g |
| Salad Bar - Ciabatta Bread | 1.2g |
| To-Go Picanha (1 lb) | 1.3g |
| Cream of Jalapeño Soup | 1.3g |
| Salad Bar - Crispy Bacon | 1.3g |
| Filet Mignon | 1.5g |
| To-Go Flank Steak (1 lb) | 1.5g |
| Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon | 1.6g |
| Lobster Bisque | 1.6g |
| Potatoes Au Gratin | 1.6g |
| Salad Bar - Couscous Salad | 1.6g |
| To-Go Filet Mignon Wrapped in Bacon (1 lb) | 1.6g |
| Salad Bar - Sun-Dried Tomatoes | 1.6g |
| To-Go Garlic Picanha (1 lb) | 1.7g |
| Key Lime Pie | 1.8g |
| Bananas Foster Pie | 1.8g |
| Salad Bar - Roasted Garlic | 1.8g |
| Pasta | 2.0g |
| Salad Bar - Shrimp Salad | 2.0g |
| Salad Bar - Tabbouleh | 2.0g |
| Salad Bar - Imported Cheeses & Charcuterie | 2.0g |
| Salad Bar - Marinated Artichoke Hearts | 2.0g |
| To-Go Lamb Chops (1/2 lb) | 2.0g |
| To-Go Leg of Lamb (1 lb) | 2.0g |
| Parmesan Pork Loin | 2.1g |
| Salad Bar - Smoked Salmon | 2.1g |
| To-Go Spicy Sirloin (1 lb) | 2.3g |
| To-Go Feijoada Black Beans (Small) | 2.4g |
| Salad Bar - Cabbage Salad | 2.4g |
| To-Go Hearts of Palm (Large) | 2.4g |
| Salad Bar - Marinated Baby Beets | 2.4g |
| Barbecued Pork Ribs | 2.5g |
| Flan | 2.5g |
| To-Go Jalapeño Cream Bisque (12 oz) | 2.6g |
| Chocolate Mousse Cake | 2.8g |
| To-Go Filet Mignon (1/2 lb) | 2.9g |
| Creme Brulee | 3.0g |
| Bar Appetizer Meat Platter | 3.0g |
| To-Go Sautéed Mushrooms (Large) | 3.0g |
| To-Go Brazilian Vinaigrette | 3.0g |
| Coconut Chess Pie | 3.0g |
| To-Go Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon (1/2 lb) | 3.1g |
| To-Go Lobster Bisque | 3.2g |
| Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo) | 3.4g |
| Passion Fruit Mousse | 3.5g |
| Salad Bar - Onion Ceviche | 4.0g |
| To-Go Lamb Chops (1 lb) | 4.0g |
| To-Go Parmesan Pork Loin (1/2 lb) | 4.2g |
| To-Go Potatoes Au Gratin (Small) | 4.2g |
| Bar Meat Platter - Filet Mignon Wrapped in Bacon, Garlic Picanha and Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon | 4.6g |
| Salad Bar - Green Beans | 4.8g |
| To-Go Feijoada Black Beans (Large) | 4.8g |
| To-Go Cucumber Salad (Small) | 4.8g |
| French Fries | 5.4g |
| Salad Bar - House Spicy Sauce | 5.4g |
| To-Go Fried Bananas (Small) | 5.8g |
| Brazilian Sausage | 5.9g |
| To-Go Filet Mignon (1 lb) | 5.9g |
| Parmesan Chicken Drumettes | 6.0g |
| Salad Bar - Orange Vinaigrette | 6.0g |
| To-Go Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon (1 lb) | 6.2g |
| Brazilian Cheesecake | 6.8g |
| To-Go Barbecued Pork Ribs (1/2 lb) | 6.9g |
| To-Go Couscous Salad (Small) | 7.2g |
| Salad Bar - Blue Cheese Dressing | 7.2g |
| To-Go Parmesan Chicken Drumettes (1/2 lb) | 7.8g |
| To-Go French Fries | 8.3g |
| To-Go Parmesan Pork Loin (1 lb) | 8.4g |
| Antipasto Platter | 8.4g |
| To-Go Potatoes Au Gratin (Large) | 8.4g |
| Salad Bar - Ranch Dressing | 8.4g |
| Salad Bar - Caesar Dressing | 8.4g |
| To-Go Cucumber Salad (Large) | 8.8g |
| Salad Bar - Potato Salad | 9.6g |
| Salad Bar - Balsamic Vinaigrette | 9.6g |
| Bar Meat Platter - Garlic Picanha, Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon and Brazilian Sausage | 9.9g |
| To-Go Fried Bananas (Large) | 10.2g |
| To-Go Cabbage Salad (Small) | 10.4g |
| Pecan Pie | 10.5g |
| To-Go Brazilian Cheese Bread (Half-Dozen) | 11.4g |
| Basket of House-Baked Cheese Bread | 11.4g |
| To-Go Brazilian Sausage (1/2 lb) | 12.0g |
| To-Go House Spicy Sauce | 13.6g |
| To-Go Couscous Salad (Large) | 13.6g |
| To-Go Barbecued Pork Ribs (1 lb) | 13.7g |
| To-Go Blue Cheese Dressing | 14.4g |
| To-Go Parmesan Chicken Drumettes (1 lb) | 15.6g |
| To-Go Caesar Dressing | 16.2g |
| To-Go Ranch Dressing | 16.8g |
| To-Go Balsamic Vinaigrette | 19.2g |
| To-Go Cabbage Salad (Large) | 20.0g |
| To-Go Caesar Salad | 21.4g |
| Carrot Cake | 23.6g |
| To-Go Brazilian Cheese Bread (One Dozen) | 23.6g |
| To-Go Brazilian Sausage (1 lb) | 23.7g |
| To-Go House Salad | 25.0g |
| To-Go Chimichurri | 29.6g |
| To-Go Potato Salad (Small) | 38.4g |
| To-Go Tabbouleh (Small) | 39.2g |
| To-Go Potato Salad (Large) | 76.0g |
| To-Go Tabbouleh (Large) | 77.6g |
Frequently asked
Does Texas de Brazil use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Texas de Brazil cooks with: canola oil. Across the 179 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Texas de Brazil cook with?
Our research indicates: Canola oil for the fried sides, per the chain's own current ingredient statements in its EveryBite nutrition widget (French Fries: 'Salt, table | Oil, canola'; Fried Bananas: 'Bananas, raw | Oil, canola'); the cheese bread batter oil is unnamed. Rodizio meats are grilled on their own fat. The earlier 'soybean or canola blend' note had no chain source. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Texas de Brazil use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Texas de Brazil cooks with canola oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Texas de Brazil seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Texas de Brazil cooks with canola oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Texas de Brazil?
Salad Bar - Spring Mix is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Texas de Brazil, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Texas de Brazil?
To-Go Tabbouleh (Large) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Texas de Brazil, at an estimated 77.6g 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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