Fish Mercury Calculator

Calculate mercury content in fish and seafood. Determine safe consumption limits based on FDA/EPA guidelines, body weight, and pregnancy status for healthy eating.

Mercury in Seafood

Mercury is a neurotoxin that bioaccumulates in larger fish. While fish provide excellent nutrition, it's important to balance benefits with mercury exposure risks, especially for pregnant women and children.

Fish Selection

Excellent choice for regular consumption

Mercury Concentration:0.048 ppm
Category:LOW MERCURY

Serving Information

Typical serving: 3-4 oz (85-113g). Restaurant portions often 6-8 oz.

Personal Information

More conservative limits applied for pregnancy/breastfeeding

Mercury Content Analysis

Mercury per Serving

5.4 µg

Weekly Safe Limit

49.0 µg

% of Weekly Limit

11.1%

Safe Servings/Week

9

VERY SAFE
Excellent choice for regular consumption. Low mercury, high nutritional value.

Consumption Guidelines

Your Weight:70 kg
Safety Standard:EPA/FDA (0.7 µg/kg/week)
Serving Size:113g (4.0 oz)

Weekly Consumption Breakdown

This fish type:9 servings max
Total seafood recommended:2-3 servings
Balance with:Low-mercury options

Health Recommendations

1

Enjoy this fish regularly as part of a healthy diet

2

Rich in omega-3 fatty acids and protein

3

Safe for pregnant women and children

4

Consider having 2-3 servings per week

Fish Mercury Reference Guide

🟢 Low Mercury (< 0.1 ppm)

Best choices for regular consumption

Salmon0.048 ppm
Sardines0.046 ppm
Shrimp0.053 ppm
Tilapia0.019 ppm
Clams0.028 ppm

🟡 Moderate Mercury (0.1-0.5 ppm)

Good choices, consume in moderation

Tuna (canned light)0.126 ppm
Snapper0.230 ppm
Tuna (albacore)0.317 ppm
Grouper0.417 ppm
Halibut0.241 ppm

🔴 High Mercury (> 0.5 ppm)

Limit consumption, avoid during pregnancy

Marlin1.517 ppm
Swordfish0.893 ppm
Shark0.882 ppm
Tuna (bluefin)0.796 ppm
King Mackerel0.730 ppm

Benefits vs. Risks

Health Benefits of Fish

  • • Omega-3 fatty acids: Heart and brain health
  • • High-quality protein: Complete amino acid profile
  • • Vitamin D: Bone health and immune function
  • • Vitamin B12: Nerve function and red blood cells
  • • Selenium: Antioxidant properties
  • • Low saturated fat: Heart-healthy option

Mercury Risks

  • • Neurotoxicity: Affects nervous system development
  • • Pregnancy risks: Can harm developing fetus
  • • Cognitive effects: Memory and attention problems
  • • Motor skills: Coordination difficulties
  • • Sensory issues: Vision and hearing problems
  • • Accumulation: Builds up in body over time
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