Yes. Canned light tuna is in the “Best Choices” category and it is fine to eat 2 to 3 servings per week. We recommend that you eat a variety of fish.

How much tuna can I have pregnant?

Experts recommend that you eat no more than the following each week: four medium-sized cans of tuna (with a drained weight of 140g, or 5oz, per can) OR. two fresh tuna steaks (weighing about 170g, or 6oz, raw or 140g when cooked)

Can I have a tuna sandwich while pregnant?

Eating tuna – be that tinned or fresh, in a sandwich or in ready meals – is perfectly safe both when you’re pregnant or trying to get pregnant. You do need to keep an eye on the amount you are consuming though as it can contain high levels of mercury.

Can I eat tuna in my third trimester?

These nutrients are essential, particularly for pregnant moms and kids, as they foster healthy fetal, infant and childhood development. Tuna is higher in Omega 3s and nutrients than most fish but many health experts recommend that pregnant women avoid canned tuna because of one problem – mercury.

Can I eat a tuna sandwich from Subway while pregnant?

Subway’s tuna sandwiches are made from fully cooked tuna, so yes, you can eat these.