What oil does Luby's fry in?
Luby's cooks with soybean oil.
In detail: Soybean oil (confirmed via ingredient disclosures and allergen notices; used for frying and in prepared sides).
Ordering at Luby's? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderLuby's at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | B (4.1 g average per item, 90 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Luby'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 |
|---|---|
| Fresh Fruit Salad | 0.0g |
| Vegetable Soup | 1.0g |
| Cornbread | 2.0g |
| Baked Ham | 2.0g |
| Roasted Turkey | 2.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Luby's order
Pick your meal, sides, sauces and drink in the app and see your seed oil total before you order. It logs to your day in one tap. Free on iPhone and Android.
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 Luby'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 Luby's fry in?
Luby's cooks with soybean oil. In detail: Soybean oil (confirmed via ingredient disclosures and allergen notices; used for frying and in prepared sides).
Does Luby's use seed oils?
Yes. Luby's cooks with soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is B, about 4.1 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Luby's use beef tallow?
No. Luby's cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does Luby's use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Luby's cooks with 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 Luby's?
Fresh Fruit Salad (0.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Spring Mix Salad (2.0 g) and Spinach Salad (2.0 g).
Which Luby's item has the most seed oil?
Chicken Fried Steak, at about 17.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.