The Boiling Crab Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, The Boiling Crab cooks with: soybean and canola oil (estimated). Across the 33 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at The Boiling 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: Chicken Tender Basket, 11.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Seafood Cajun Chowder | 3.0g |
| Seafood Gumbo Soup | 4.0g |
| Chicken Tender Basket | 11.0g |
| Fried Shrimp Basket | 16.0g |
| Fried Soft Shell Crab Basket | 16.0g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fried Catfish Basket (with fries) | 18.0g |
| Fried Shrimp Basket | 16.0g |
| Fried Soft Shell Crab Basket | 16.0g |
| Fried Oysters (with sea sauce) | 14.0g |
| Fried Calamari (with cocktail sauce) | 13.0g |
Every The Boiling Crab item, ranked
All 33 items we have for The Boiling Crab, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Steamed Rice (1 cup) | 0.0g |
| Cocktail Sauce | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Crackers | 1.0g |
| BBQ Sauce | 1.0g |
| Corn on the Cob | 2.0g |
| Potatoes (3 pieces) | 2.0g |
| Sausage | 2.0g |
| G's Sea Sauce | 2.0g |
| Honey Mustard | 2.0g |
| Crawfish, tossed in sauce (1 lb) | 3.0g |
| Snow Crab Legs, tossed in sauce (1 lb) | 3.0g |
| Clams, tossed in sauce (1 lb) | 3.0g |
| Mussels, tossed in sauce (1 lb) | 3.0g |
| Santolla King Crab Legs, tossed in sauce (1 lb) | 3.0g |
| Seafood Cajun Chowder | 3.0g |
| Shrimp, tossed in sauce (1 lb) | 4.0g |
| Alaskan King Crab Legs, tossed in sauce (1.4 lb) | 4.0g |
| Lobster, tossed in sauce (1.5 lb) | 4.0g |
| Seafood Gumbo Soup | 4.0g |
| Ranch Sauce | 4.0g |
| Tartar Sauce | 4.0g |
| Live Dungeness Crab, tossed in sauce (2.5 lb) | 5.0g |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 9.0g |
| Cajun Fries | 10.0g |
| Lemon Pepper Fries | 10.0g |
| Chicken Tender Basket | 11.0g |
| Hot Wings (with ranch) | 12.0g |
| Fried Calamari (with cocktail sauce) | 13.0g |
| Fried Oysters (with sea sauce) | 14.0g |
| Fried Shrimp Basket | 16.0g |
| Fried Soft Shell Crab Basket | 16.0g |
| Fried Catfish Basket (with fries) | 18.0g |
Frequently asked
Does The Boiling Crab use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, The Boiling Crab cooks with: soybean and canola oil (estimated). Across the 33 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does The Boiling Crab cook with?
Our research indicates: Oil type not confirmed by an official source; industry-default soybean/canola blend assumed. They do deep-fry a real menu: fried catfish, shrimp, calamari, and oyster baskets, chicken tenders, hot wings, and cajun/lemon pepper/sweet potato fries, all hand-battered and fried to order. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does The Boiling Crab use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates The Boiling Crab cooks with soybean and canola oil (estimated), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is The Boiling Crab seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates The Boiling Crab cooks with soybean and canola oil (estimated), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at The Boiling Crab?
Seafood Cajun Chowder is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Boiling Crab, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at The Boiling Crab?
Fried Catfish Basket (with fries) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Boiling Crab, at an estimated 18.0g 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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