in cholersterol and the calorie difference is not significant. The tuna in water is higher in vitamin A, selenium, and calcium. Maybe someone with more nutrition experience could look at them and shed some light on the... (1 reply, last updated by Karl January 5, 2004)

I am not worried at all. The mercury scare may be faulty science because it ignores other factors, predominantly the presence of selenium in fish. Selenium counteracts the effects of mercury and vice versa. All of the scare... (16 replies, last updated by alkapal August 28, 2009)

I believe the mercury and selenium come from semiconductor factories. Cargill produces the Diamond Crystal kosher salt that many chefs and foodies prefer. (14 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston July 16, 2009)

% Phosphorus 975.36mg 98% Magnesium 276.48mg 69% Zinc 7.99mg 53% Copper 1.06mg 53% Manganese 5.78mg 289% Selenium 171.65µg 245% Water 21.00mg (3 replies, last updated by Chowpatty April 11, 2008)

Agreed. Even the EPA agrees with you that the mercury scare has been overrated. Most of that has ignored the presence of selenium in fish which binds up the mercury, canceling out any effect it would have. Tuna actually has the... (20 replies, last updated by MakingSense July 13, 2008)

of functions in the body, from maintaining good vision, to keeping the endocrine system in top shape. Butter also contains all the other fat-soluble vitamins (E, K, and D). Butter is rich in trace minerals, especially selenium, a... (49 replies, last updated by sfumato February 21, 2009)

Marlin consumption is banned in Australia due to the high Mercury and selenium content. (29 replies, last updated by Docsknotinn March 3, 2008)

, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, Copper, Manganese and Selenium." http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2312/2 (70 replies, last updated by Gio November 9, 2009)

And again, there is contradictory evidence on this point. When you say that a cup of blueberries is healthier than a tablespooon of butter, that’s not necessarily true. Butter is one of the only sources of natural selenium... (22 replies, last updated by soch May 21, 2005)

, manganese, mercury, nitrate, selenium, silver, sulfate, and zinc. RO is also effective with asbestos, many taste, color and odor-producing chemicals, particulates, total dissolved solids, turbidity, and radium. 3. Since there... (53 replies, last updated by EWSflash April 8, 2009)

-terpinene isochlorogenic acid, isoeugenol, isothymonin, kaempferol, labiatic acid, lauric acid, linalyl acetate, luteolin, methionine, myrcene, myristic acid, naringenin, oleanolic acid, p-coumoric acid, p-hydroxy-benzoic acid,... (67 replies, last updated by jlafler February 20, 2008)

Have you ever read the posted health warnings about eating fish from the Bay? It’s scary stuff, mercury, PCB, selenium and other toxins are present. On occasion Bay-caught fish is probably okay but on regular basis... (53 replies, last updated by greedygirl May 30, 2008)