Fish and the safety of it (January 2008)
Adult women should aim for roughly seven grams of EPA and DHA from fish per week. Here is a list of the different kinds of seafood that provide one gram per day. The websites that will keep you current on the safety of fish and whether it is safe to eat your favorite fish are the following websites: www.fishonline.org www.oceansalive.org www.seafoodchoices.com
| Fish (3 oz. cooked) | Omega-3s EPA/DH (g) | Fish (3 oz. cooked) | Omega-3s EPA/DH (g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mackerel, Atlantic | 2.2 | Mahi Mahi | 0.1 |
| Halibut | 0.5 | Sea Bass | 0.7 |
| Herring | 1.8 | Tilapia | 0.2 |
| Crab, Blue | 0.5 | Tuna, canned, white | 0.7 |
| Salmon, Atlantic | 1.7 | Salmon, Chinook | 1.5 |
| Lobster, Spiny | 0.5 | Salmon, Sockeye | 1.2 |
| Oysters | 0.4 | Salmon, Canned Pink | 1 |
| Tuna, Fresh or frozen | 0.4 | Shark | 0.9 |
| Tuna, canned, light | 0.3 | Shrimp | 0.3 |
| Trout | 0.8 | Catfish | 0.2 |
| Haddock | 0.2 | Swordfish | 0.7 |
| Mussels | 0.7 | Cod | 0.1 |
