The Juicy Crab Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, The Juicy Crab cooks with: soybean/canola blend (fryer); butter/garlic base for boil sauces. Across the 35 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at The Juicy 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 |
|---|---|
| Crawfish | 1.0g |
| Clams | 1.0g |
| King Crab Legs | 1.0g |
| Boiled Potatoes | 1.0g |
| Snow Crab Legs | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at The Juicy Crab
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fried Shrimp Basket | 11.0g |
| Fried Calamari | 11.0g |
| Popcorn Shrimp | 11.0g |
| Fried Catfish Basket | 11.0g |
| Chicken Wings | 11.0g |
Every The Juicy Crab item, ranked
All 35 items we have for The Juicy Crab, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sweet Tea | 0.0g |
| Crawfish | 1.0g |
| Clams | 1.0g |
| King Crab Legs | 1.0g |
| Corn on the Cob | 1.0g |
| Boiled Potatoes | 1.0g |
| Snow Crab Legs | 1.0g |
| Boiled Egg | 1.0g |
| Shrimp (Head On) | 1.0g |
| Crab Cluster | 1.0g |
| Scallops | 1.0g |
| Shrimp (No Head) | 1.0g |
| Black Mussels | 1.0g |
| Lobster Tail | 1.0g |
| Cajun Sauce | 2.0g |
| Garlic Butter Sauce | 2.0g |
| Lemon Pepper Sauce | 2.0g |
| Andouille Sausage | 3.0g |
| Juicy Special Sauce | 3.0g |
| Cheesecake | 3.0g |
| Garlic Bread | 3.0g |
| House Salad | 5.0g |
| Mini Crab Cakes | 8.0g |
| Hush Puppies | 8.0g |
| Catfish Po' Boy | 9.0g |
| Onion Rings | 9.0g |
| Shrimp Po' Boy | 9.0g |
| Fried Cheesesticks | 9.0g |
| Fried Pickles | 9.0g |
| Cajun Fries | 10.0g |
| Fried Shrimp Basket | 11.0g |
| Fried Calamari | 11.0g |
| Popcorn Shrimp | 11.0g |
| Fried Catfish Basket | 11.0g |
| Chicken Wings | 11.0g |
Frequently asked
Does The Juicy Crab use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, The Juicy Crab cooks with: soybean/canola blend (fryer); butter/garlic base for boil sauces. Across the 35 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does The Juicy Crab cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean/canola blend (fryer); butter/garlic base for boil sauces. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does The Juicy Crab use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates The Juicy Crab cooks with soybean/canola blend (fryer); butter/garlic base for boil sauces, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is The Juicy Crab seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates The Juicy Crab cooks with soybean/canola blend (fryer); butter/garlic base for boil sauces, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at The Juicy Crab?
Crawfish is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Juicy Crab, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at The Juicy Crab?
Fried Shrimp Basket is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Juicy 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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