What is the best salmon to eat (health-wise)?

We’re spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing salmon. There’s wild-caught, farmed, various species to choose from, and of course there’s the decadent smoked variety. As a rule of thumb, pregnant women should avoid raw salmon and when it comes to smoked salmon, they should only eat hot smoked salmon

Let’s start by understanding if there’s a difference in nutritional value when comparing wild-caught and farmed salmon.

Wild-caught vs farmed salmon

The truth is, the nutritional differences between wild-caught and farmed salmon aren’t really anything to write home about. In general, wild-caught varieties are known to be more nutrient-dense when it comes to omega-3s, proteins, and some select nutrients.

Farmed varieties, on the other hand, are known to be more nutrient-dense when it comes to fat content. This means some farmed varieties actually contain more omega-3s than wild varieties, but it also means they are higher in saturated fats.

In the realm of contaminants like mercury, farmed varieties generally have lower levels than wild varieties. That said, all varieties have levels of mercury that fall far below international safety standards.

But since these nutritional differences ทางเข้า ufabet aren’t vast, making a choice between wild or farmed salmon might instead come down to taste, personal preference, and conviction regarding the environmental impact farmed salmon has and the conditions such fish are raised in.

Species of salmon

Even when it comes to species, salmon generally maintains its nutritional value. Let’s take a look at 3 salmon species that are sold in Singapore:

• New Zealand king salmon. This premium variety is known for its vibrant orange flesh, rich buttery flavor, and high Omega-3 content. It’s typically more expensive than Atlantic salmon.
• Alaskan wild sockeye salmon. This is an Alaskan wild salmon that is prized for its intense flavor and red-orange flesh.
• Atlantic salmon. This is the most widely available, usually farmed in Norway or Chile. It is well-known for its rich flavor and buttery texture.