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  1. Aug 1, 2024 · Herbivores and planktivores had the lowest mercury concentrations. As previously mentioned, this study found that 22% of carnivorous fish had mercury concentrations higher than 0.3 PPM. In contrast, all herbivorous and planktivorous fish contained mercury at levels below 0.1 PPM.

  2. Feb 6, 2023 · Orange roughy has average loads measuring 0.571 ppm and highest measurements of 1.12 ppm. Chilean sea bass has average mercury loads of 0.354, but it can reach up to 2.18 ppm of mercury. Fish Low ...

    • Tilefish: 1.123 ppm. Tilefish is usually sold fresh and whole, though you may also see it fresh as fillets and steaks. Image Credit: DAJ/amana images/Getty Images.
    • Swordfish: 0.995 ppm. Swordfish is another high-mercury offender with 0.995 ppm, per the FDA. It's recommended that men have no more than one serving of swordfish per month (assuming no other contaminated fish is eaten), while women and children refrain from eating it, per the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF).
    • Shark: 0.979 ppm. Shark contains 0.979 ppm of mercury, per the FDA. It is not recommended for people who are pregnant or nursing or who plan to become pregnant within a year and for children younger than 6, per the Natural Resources Defense Council.
    • King Mackerel: 0.73 ppm. Carnivorous king mackerel feed on other fish, squid and shrimp. Typically, mercury tends to accumulate in animals at the top of the food chain.
  3. Sep 19, 2024 · However, some fish may be healthier than others. Salmon, mackerel, sardines, rainbow trout, and anchovies are five of the healthiest fish to eat. The healthiest fish are rich in nutrients, like omega-3 fatty acids, and low in contaminants, like mercury. Sustainably sourced fish may be a consideration. Fish like king mackerel, marlin, orange ...

  4. Shark. Swordfish. Marlin. Orange roughy. Ahi Tuna. Bigeye tuna. High Mercury Fish. While not the highest in mercury, you’ll still have to limit these mercury-containing fish to three 6-ounce servings (or less) per month, note the Natural Resources Defense Council and American Pregnancy Association. Spanish mackerel.

  5. Jan 25, 2023 · That’s where fish comes in. “Fish is the No. 1 source of omega-3 fatty acids,” says Zumpano. “Fish provide two types of omega-3 fatty acids that our bodies need, called EPA and DHA ...

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  7. Sep 1, 2023 · 2. Orange Roughy . This fish lives a long life but is slow to reproduce, making it vulnerable to overfishing. The EDF explains that orange roughy have extremely long lives, up to 149 years in some cases. This also means the fish have high levels of mercury, causing EDF to issue a health advisory.