List of the Most Nutritious Fish

Including fish as a part of your diet is a healthy dietary choice that offers many nutritious benefits. Although you should educate yourself on the source of your fish in order to reduce your exposure to pollutants, adding the most nutritious fish to your weekly menu is a smart option for overall health.

• Wild caught salmon from Alaska, canned pink and sockeye salmon are all considered some of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids. In addition, salmon is high in protein per serving; is high in vitamin B-12 and considered a low risk for pollutants.


• Rainbow trout is considered a good source for vitamin B-12 as well as omega-3 fatty acids


• Albacore Tuna is a excellent source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. It is one of the lowest fish in cholesterol and considered a low risk for pollutants.


• Mackerel are another type of fish that is considered one of the best choices for omega-3 fatty acids. It is also has a high vitamin B-12 content and one of the highest fish in iron. On the negative side however, it is also the highest in total fat, saturated fats and calories.