Food
High burden — Swordfish (High Mercury) is a significant avoidable exposure.
A large, long-lived predatory fish high on the food chain.
Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)
Evidence strength: strong · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.
A Detox Score of 35 places swordfish (high mercury) in the High band. The persistence rating is the standout concern here — these compounds linger in the body and environment for years. Swordfish is on the FDA/EPA 'avoid' list for its high methylmercury content, which accumulates in the body. Pregnant people and young children are advised to skip it.
Swordfish (High Mercury) has a Detox Score of 35 out of 100 (High burden), which means it is a significant avoidable exposure. Swordfish is on the FDA/EPA 'avoid' list for its high methylmercury content, which accumulates in the body. Pregnant people and young children are advised to skip it.
A lower-exposure swap for swordfish (high mercury) is: Lower-mercury fish like salmon, sardines or trout. Swordfish is on the FDA/EPA 'avoid' list for its high methylmercury content, which accumulates in the body. Pregnant people and young children are advised to skip it.