This Month’s Question

Do you have a question about seafood and diet for Janice and Liz? Send it to contact@nfi.org.

Dear Janice & Liz,

I heard that farm-raised salmon has less omega-3 fats than wild salmon. Is this true?

Best-
Richard T.
Round Hill, VA

Generally speaking, farmed salmon actually tends to have more heart-healthy omega-3 fats than wild salmon.  According to the USDA Nutrient Database, a 100-gram (about 3 ounce) portion of ocean-farmed Atlantic salmon provides 1.9 grams of omega-3 fats compared to 1.2 grams in the wild salmon. Both are considered an excellent source of omega-3s as well as lean protein.  It’s a matter of personal preference – some people prefer the taste of wild salmon, while others prefer the somewhat milder taste of farmed salmon. The choice is yours. The most important thing is to get at least 2 servings of salmon or other seafood each week.

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