Omega-3: Where to Find It
Introducing more fish into your diet is the best way to get your daily dose of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Use the chart below to discover which fish are tops when it comes to omega-3 content.
Type of fish | Omega-3 fats |
| Herring | 1.8 to 2.1 |
| Salmon | 1.1 to 2.2 |
| Halibut | 0.62 to 1.2 |
| Pollock | 0.35 to 0.41 |
| Oysters | 0.50 to 0.81 |
| Flounder or sole | 0.28 |
| Shrimp | 0.37 to 0.57 |
| Crabs | 0.11 to 0.36 |
Source: USDA National Nutrient Database
To read more about omega-3s—and why you should be including them in your diet—click here.
Feb 2, 2009
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