Fish can be a healthy alternative to meats and poultry. Mahi mahi caught in the U.S. using pole-and-line or troll methods is an environmentally friendly option that is very low in fat. Also known as dolphinfish, it is one of the safer options when it comes to the contaminants that fish sometimes contain.
Nutrition Facts
A 3.5-oz. serving of mahi mahi contains 110 calories, as well as 35 percent of your recommended niacin for the day, 25 percent of your vitamin B-6, 20 percent of your phosphorus, 10 percent of your vitamin B-12 and magnesium, 8 percent of your iron, 6 percent of your riboflavin, 4 percent of your zinc and vitamin A and 2 percent of your calcium and thiamine.
Possible Health Risks
Because mahi mahi can grow to more than 6 feet long, they may contain some mercury. However, the National Resources Defense Council considers mahi mahi to be in the moderate risk category for mercury, not the high risk category. Mahi mahi may also contain ciguatoxin, which can cause you to become ill.
Considerations
Because mahi mahi contain very little fat, they are not a good source for omega-3 fats, which most Americans need to consume more of. However, they are still a healthy alternative to red meat. Mahi mahi are not overfished, and those caught in the United States are caught using environmentally friendly methods.
Recommendations
You should consume at least two servings of fish each week, according to the American Heart Association. Due to the benefits and risks associated with different types of fish, you should vary the type of fish you eat instead of always eating the same type. Kids 6 years and older and adults can safely eat mahi mahi four to six times per month.
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