What oil does Carrabba's fry in?
Carrabba's fries in soybean oil.
In detail: Sauté/finish: extra-virgin olive oil (primary); dressings and red sauces use soybean/canola blend. Frying (calamari, etc.): soybean oil blend. Weighted blend ~80% olive / 20% soybean for most entrées.
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Build my orderCarrabba's at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | C (8.0 g average per item, 132 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Carrabba's
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 |
|---|---|
| Minestrone Soup (Cup) | 0.4g |
| Grilled Asparagus | 0.4g |
| Minestrone Soup (Bowl) | 0.8g |
| Tuscan-Grilled Sirloin (7 oz) | 1.0g |
| Tomato Basil Soup (Cup) | 1.1g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my orderWhy 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 Carrabba's report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does Carrabba's fry in?
Carrabba's fries in soybean oil. In detail: Sauté/finish: extra-virgin olive oil (primary); dressings and red sauces use soybean/canola blend. Frying (calamari, etc.): soybean oil blend. Weighted blend ~80% olive / 20% soybean for most entrées.
Does Carrabba's use seed oils?
Yes. Carrabba's fries in soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is C, about 8.0 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Carrabba's use beef tallow?
No. Carrabba's fries in soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does Carrabba's use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Carrabba's fries in soybean oil. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.
What is the lowest seed oil order at Carrabba's?
Minestrone Soup (Bowl) (0.8 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Spaghetti (1.4 g) and Margherita Pizza (2.0 g).
Which Carrabba's item has the most seed oil?
Creamy Parmesan Chicken Tender Sandwich, at about 46.8 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.