Can I eat tuna when pregnant?
SafeCannedTinned skipjack or light tuna
SafeFresh tuna steakAlbacore or yellowfin, cooked through
Limit · 1 serve every 1–2 weeksSouthern bluefinHigher in mercury.
Tuna for other situations
BreastfeedingNo concern for breastfeeding.Safe
VegetarianContains fish, which isn't vegetarian.Avoid
VeganContains fish, which isn't vegan.Avoid
CoeliacNaturally gluten-free.Safe
Milk allergyNo milk listed.Safe
Peanut allergyNo peanut listed.Safe
Gestational diabetesNo known concern for gestational diabetes.Safe
MAOIsNo known concern for MAOIs.Safe
Low-FODMAPNo known concern for a low-FODMAP diet.Safe
Questions people ask
Is tuna safe in pregnancy?
Canned: Safe. Canned tuna is low in mercury and a good source of omega-3. Fresh tuna steak: Safe. Fine up to 3–4 serves a week. Southern bluefin: Limit. Higher in mercury.