Fish and Omega3
Which fish are the best for Omega3 consumption.
So you love fish and you’re thrilled because you heard that it’s good for you due to the Omega3 in it. Hang on to your seahorses before you go indulging in massive amounts of seafood. Not all fish are created equal and not all fish contain the same levels of Omega3.
A Little Bit about Omega3
In case you don’t know about Omega3, I’m going to briefly outline it for you. Omega3 is an essential fatty acid that your body needs in order to function properly. Without it, you’re at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, depression and a number of other nasty health ailments.
The body can’t produce Omega3 on it’s own, so you need to consume enough of it in your diet and through dietary supplements to get the amount that your body needs. To find out more about Omega3, sign up for the free mini-course at this website.
The Lowdown on Fish
While it’s true that all fish contain some amounts of Omega3, not all fish contain the same concentrations of it. Coldwater fish contain the most Omega3, the colder the fish, the higher the Omega3 concentrations.
Mackerel
Mackerel may not have a pretty name, but it sure does have high concentrations of Omega 3. According to the USDA Nutrient Database, Mackeral weighs in at 2.3 grams of Omega 3 for every 100 grams of fish, giving the most Omega3 bang for your buck.
Salmon
Salmon contains the second highest amounts of Omega3 fatty acids. In every 100 grams of salmon there are anywhere from 1.2 to 1.9 grams of Omega3 depending on what type of salmon you are eating. Farm raised Atlantic salmon contains the most Omega3 at 1.9 grams while wild sockeye contains the least of the salmon at 1.2 grams.
Swordfish
While swordfish does contain decent levels of Omega3, it doesn’t come near to the levels of Mackerel or Salmon. Swordfish contains approximately .6 grams of Omega3 for every 100 grams of fish.
Catfish
Catfish is another source of Omega3, but it has just half of the Omega3 that swordfish has, weighing in at .3 grams of Omega 3 for every 100 grams of fish.
Tuna and Flounder
Tuna and flounder come in at the lower end of the spectrum with just .2 grams of Omega3 per 100 grams of fish so if you’re looking to get your Omega3 from a dietary source, tuna and flounder probably won’t serve your purpose well.
