AOL Names 4 Healthiest Fish as Salmon, Sardines, Tuna and Halibut Lead on Nutrients
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Updated · AOL · Aug 21
AOL Names 4 Healthiest Fish as Salmon, Sardines, Tuna and Halibut Lead on Nutrients
1 articles · Updated · AOL · Aug 21
Summary
Four fish topped AOL’s healthiest list: salmon for omega-3s, sardines for low-mercury protein, skipjack tuna for 24 grams of protein per 3 ounces, and Greenland halibut for vitamin D.
Mercury drove much of the ranking, with the article urging consumers to favor nutrient-dense fish that are low to moderate in mercury rather than species such as shark, swordfish and bigeye tuna.
Salmon delivered 1.8 grams of omega-3s per 3-ounce serving, while sardines paired 22.6 grams of protein with relatively low mercury exposure.
Halibut stood out for 23 micrograms of vitamin D per 3 ounces—116% of daily value—though the article noted it is lower in protein and higher in fat than some alternatives.
The broader takeaway was to match fish choice to nutrition goals and use grilling, baking or steaming, while the American Heart Association recommends two to three fish servings a week.