The Boiling Crab Seed Oil Report Card
The Boiling Crab has not publicly confirmed its cooking oils. Based on its published nutrition data, the 34 menu items we analyzed average 5.5g estimated PUFA per item — a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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 |
|---|---|
| Potatoes (3 pieces) | 2.0g |
| Sausage | 2.0g |
| Seafood Cajun Chowder | 3.0g |
| Seafood Gumbo Soup | 4.0g |
| Chicken Tender Basket | 11.0g |
What to Avoid at The Boiling Crab
| 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 |
Frequently asked
Does The Boiling Crab use seed oils?
The Boiling Crab has not publicly confirmed its cooking oils. Based on its published nutrition data, the 34 menu items we analyzed average 5.5g estimated PUFA per item — a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Does The Boiling Crab use beef tallow?
The Boiling Crab has not disclosed using beef tallow, and chains without a disclosure typically fry in seed oils. See Tallow Watch for chains that use real fats.
Is The Boiling Crab seed oil free?
The Boiling Crab has not disclosed its cooking oils. Most chains without a disclosure use seed oils; see the estimated PUFA breakdown above.
What is the safest thing to order at The Boiling Crab?
Potatoes (3 pieces) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Boiling Crab, at an estimated 2.0g 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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