Canned light tuna is the better, lower-mercury choice, according to the FDA and EPA. Canned white and yellowfin tuna are higher in mercury, but still okay to eat. Bigeye tuna should be avoided completely, but that species isn't used for canned tuna anyway.22 May 2017
What is the safest brand of canned tuna?
- Wild Planet Albacore Wild Tuna.
- American Tuna.
- Safe Catch Elite Pure Wild Tuna.
- Ocean Naturals Skipjack Chunk Light Tuna in Water.
- 365 Everyday Value Albacore Wild Tuna In Water.
- Tonnino Tuna Fillets in Spring Water.
What canned tuna is mercury free?
When buying tuna, opt for skipjack or canned light varieties, which do not harbor as much mercury as albacore or bigeye.7 Nov 2018
Is there any tuna without mercury?
Because of its lower mercury levels (no more than 0.1 parts per million in a can), Safe Catch's skipjack tuna (often referred to as "chunk light") will be the only product on the market, once available, to meet Consumer Reports' criteria for "low mercury," a standard pure enough for pregnant women and small children.31 Dec 2014
How much mercury is in a can of tuna?
Pick your tuna. *An average 5-ounce serving (1 can) of light tuna contains 18.11 micrograms of mercury. *An average 5-ounce serving (1 can) of albacore tuna contains 49.53 micrograms of mercury. *An average 5-ounce serving of tuna steak or tuna sushi could contain up to 97.49 micrograms.14 Oct 2015
Which is healthier albacore or chunk light tuna?
If you're counting calories, chunk light tuna in water offers the fewest, with just 82 calories per 3.5 ounces, according to the USDA. Albacore tuna in water has 108 calories per 3.5-ounce serving, according to USDA as well as a slightly higher protein profile, at 23 grams.16 Dec 2019
Which tuna has least mercury?
Canned light tuna is the better, lower-mercury choice, according to the FDA and EPA. Canned white and yellowfin tuna are higher in mercury, but still okay to eat.22 May 2017
What type of canned tuna is best?
- Best Overall: Ortiz Bonito del Norte.
- Best Budget: Wild Planet Skipjack Wild Tuna.
- Best No Draining: American Tuna No Salt Added Wild Albacore Tuna.
- Best Pouched: Sea Fare Pacific Wild Albacore Tuna.
- Best Oil-Packed in Jars: Tonnino Tuna Ventresca in Olive Oil.
- Best Locally Sourced: CS Fishery Line-Caught Albacore.
How do you get mercury out of tuna?
When buying tuna, opt for skipjack or canned light varieties, which do not harbor as much mercury as albacore or bigeye. You can consume skipjack and canned light tuna alongside other low-mercury species, such as cod, crab, salmon and scallops, as part of the recommended 2–3 servings of fish per week ( 10 ).7 Nov 2018
Does cooking tuna remove mercury?
Cooking does not remove mercury from fish because the metal is bound to the meat. For example, a piece of tuna will have the same amount of mercury whether it is eaten raw as sushi or cooked on the grill. For consumers shopping for fish, money offers no protection against mercury exposure.