Fish Value Fact-Check: Are Expensive Seafood Cuts Actually Worth the High Price Tag?
By Chloe Bennett
The gap between purchase cost and functional nutritional return shows clear divergence across major retail categories. The following benchmark synthesizes data across national retail grocery monitoring, fast-food nutritional audits, and laboratory nutrient testing.
| Seafood Category & Cut | Average Price Range (Per Lb) | Omega-3 (EPA/DHA per 100g) | Protein Yield Per Dollar | Mercury Risk Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Chilean Sea Bass (Fresh) | $38.00, $48.00 | 650, 800 mg | 2.2 g / $1.00 | High (Apex Bioaccumulator) |
| Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon | $16.00, $24.00 | 1,200, 1,500 mg | 5.1 g / $1.00 | Very Low |
| Tinned Atlantic Sardines (In Water) | $4.50, $7.00 | 1,800, 2,200 mg | 16.5 g / $1.00 | Negligible |
| Fast-Food Fish Fillet Patty (Fried) | $11.00, $14.00 (Equiv.) | 350, 500 mg | 3.8 g / $1.00 | Very Low |
| Frozen Wild Alaskan Pollock Fillets | $4.00, $6.50 | 450, 600 mg | 18.2 g / $1.00 | Very Low |
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