A common fish species containing more omega-3 than salmon, greatly favored by the Japanese, is readily available in Vietnam

Sharing with the press, Dr. Do Thi Tuyet (National Institute of Nutrition), many people like to eat salmon because this fish is rich in omega-3. However, few people know that in our country there is a species of fish abundant in nature that is richer in omega-3 than salmon, which is mackerel. Mackerel is a very popular sea fish, loved by many people not only because of its delicious taste but also because of its rich nutritional source. Photo: Linh Vo. Specifically, 100g of mackerel contains up to 5,134mg of omega-3. Meanwhile, 100g of salmon contains 2,260mg of omega-3. In addition to being a rich source of omega-3, mackerel also contains high levels of protein. This fish is a great addition to your diet if you want to add more fish to your diet. Statistics show that per capita fish consumption in Japan has increased from more than 70kg to more than 100kg per year. It even exceeds the per capita rice consumption and doubles the per capita fish consumption in France. Although it ...