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Fish Faceoff: Wild Salmon vs. Farmed Salmon - Cleveland Clinic
How do you prefer your salmon — wild caught or from the farm? It’s a legitimate question because fish is not “just fish” when it comes to potential health benefits. Where it comes from makes a difference.
We asked registered dietitian Julia Zumpano, RD, for the nutritional breakdown of wild salmon and farmed salmon. Let’s go fishing with her for some facts.
The different types of salmon
Salmon is the most-eaten fish in the United States, largely due to its high levels of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. As a whole, fish are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids — and salmon swims at the top of the list.
How do you prefer your salmon — wild caught or from the farm? It’s a legitimate question because fish is not “just fish” when it comes to potential health benefits. Where it comes from makes a difference.
We asked registered dietitian Julia Zumpano, RD, for the nutritional breakdown of wild salmon and farmed salmon. Let’s go fishing with her for some facts.
The different types of salmon
Salmon is the most-eaten fish in the United States, largely due to its high levels of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. As a whole, fish are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids — and salmon swims at the top of the list.