Living directly across the park from the fish market as I do I vary my salmon intake from the more frequent John West canned to the very occasional New Zealand farmed. Because Peters only sell the NZ salmon by the whole fish, I have that only on special occasions, like when my son and daughter’s families also want some.
I had heard about the different omega-3 fatty acid content between varieties but had no specific so I thought to ask www.perplexity.ai the following question.
“I have heard that there is less omega-3 fatty acids in Tasmanian farmed salmon than there is in New Zealand farmed salmon and they are both less than wild-caught Alaskan salmon. My guess is that John West canned salmon probably fits in between the NZ and the wild caught but I do not know the percentage or amount difference between each. Can you provide a table that shows the amount of omega-3s for each of the above four categories of salmon?”
The answer surprised me!
Based on the information provided in the search results, I can create a table comparing the omega-3 content of different salmon types. However, it’s important to note that the exact amounts can vary depending on factors such as diet, environment, and processing methods. Here’s a table showing the approximate omega-3 content for the salmon types mentioned:
| Salmon Type | Omega-3 Content (per 100g) |
|————-|—————————-|
| Wild Alaskan Salmon | 1500-2000 mg |
| New Zealand King Salmon | 1533-2000 mg* |
| John West Canned Salmon | 436-1481 mg** |
| Tasmanian Farmed Salmon | 717-1533 mg |
* The exact amount for New Zealand King Salmon is not provided, but it’s described as having the highest omega-3 levels among salmon species.
** This range is estimated based on different John West products mentioned in the search results.
It’s worth noting that wild Alaskan salmon generally has higher omega-3 content compared to farmed varieties due to their natural diet and active lifestyle. New Zealand King Salmon appears to be an exception among farmed salmon, with omega-3 levels comparable to or potentially exceeding wild-caught varieties.
Tasmanian farmed salmon still provides a significant amount of omega-3, with 150g serving providing 279% of the recommended daily intake of omega-3.
The omega-3 content in canned salmon can vary widely depending on the specific product and processing methods. John West canned salmon products fall within a broad range, with some products providing similar omega-3 levels to fresh salmon, while others contain less.
It’s important to remember that all these salmon types are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids, and the choice between them may depend on factors such as availability, cost, and personal preference.
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