Is Whiting High in Mercury

Whiting fish is low in mercury and is safe to consume two to three times per week, according to the FDA.

Is Whiting low mercury?

Shellfish (prawns, lobsters, oysters), squid and octopus, flathead, snapper, salmon, trout, trevally, whiting, anchovy, mullet, bream, garfish. These fish also contain good amounts of omega-3 fatty acids in addition to being lower in mercury: mackeral, atlantic salmon, herrings, sardines, canned salmon and tuna in oil.

Is Whiting fish OK to eat while pregnant?

Fish to limit all other fish (including canned salmon or tuna in oil, mackerel, whiting, trout, trevally, bream, snapper etc) 2-3 servings per week.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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