Small Oily Fish (Sardines)
Sardines, anchovies, herring.
79Low burden · out of 100
Evidence strengthstrong
How this score is built
- 100Start
- 90.8Chemical hazard 2 × 4.6−9.2
- 84Everyday exposure 2 × 3.4−6.8
- 79Persistence 2 × 2.6−5.2, then rounded to 79
- LowThe band79 sits in 60–79.
What each input rests on
| Input | Rating | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical hazard | 2/10 | unsourced input |
| Everyday exposure | 2/10 | unsourced input |
| Persistence | 2/10 | unsourced input |
Ratings are editorial. A study listed here supports the rating; it did not compute it. How the index is built
What this means for you
Low on the food chain means low mercury, plus excellent omega-3s that support overall metabolic health.
Evidence strength: strong
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