The list at the bottom of this message is from consumer reports listing concentrations of Omega-3 and mecury risk associated with different fish/fish products. I am confused by the difference between:
TUNA, WATER-CANNED, WHITE * that is listed as "may be high in mecury" and
TUNA, WATER-CANNED, LIGHT which is not listed as a signigicant risk. How do I know which canned tuna to avoid?
I currently have Solid White Albacore tuna in Spring Water by Chicken of the Sea. Am I at risk?
3-oz. serving
(steamed or baked,
except where noted) Omega-3 content (EPA & DHA, in g)
SALMON, ATLANTIC 1.8 g
HERRING, ATLANTIC 1.7
SALMON, PINK, CANNED 1.4
WHITEFISH 1.4
TUNA, BLUEFIN * 1.3
MACKEREL, ATLANTIC 1.0
TROUT, RAINBOW 1.0
BLUEFISH 0.8
SARDINES, OIL-CANNED 0.8
MUSSELS, BLUE 0.7
SWORDFISH ** 0.7
TUNA, WATER-CANNED, WHITE * 0.7
BASS, FRESHWATER * 0.6
SHARK (fried) ** 0.6
POLLOCK, ATLANTIC 0.5
CRAB, ALASKAN KING 0.4
HALIBUT * 0.4
SOLE/FLOUNDER 0.4
MACKEREL, KING ** 0.3
OYSTERS (raw) 0.3
PERCH, OCEAN 0.3
SHRIMP 0.3
CATFISH, FARMED 0.2
CLAMS 0.2
COD, PACIFIC 0.2
TUNA, WATER-CANNED, LIGHT 0.2
TUNA, OIL-CANNED, LIGHT 0.1
The recommended intake of EPA plus DHA omega-3s for most adults is at least 2 grams per week.
* May be high in mercury; see text for precautions.
** Contains the most mercury.
Sources: For omega-3s, USDA; for mercury, FDA, Environmental Protection Agency, and Consumer Reports tests. |