What oil does Captain D's fry in?
Captain D's cooks with Batter- and breading-fries in a soybean/canola blend (~50% PUFA); grilled fish/shrimp plates are the low-PUFA escape hatch..
BMedium Risk — 6.6g avg PUFA/item across 46 items
The 5 cleanest things to order at Captain D's
| Side Salad (no dressing) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Broccoli | 0.0g PUFA |
| Baked Potato (plain) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Breadstick | 1.0g PUFA |
| Grilled White Fish Fillet (1) | 1.0g PUFA |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Why the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the Captain D's report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.