Can You Eat Dragon Roll While Pregnant?
🐟 Seafood
Caution
Usually contains cooked eel (unagi) and avocado; safe if all fish is cooked. Avoid if any raw fish is included.
📋 Conditions
Safe if all ingredients are cooked; verify with restaurant
🌡 Mercury Level
0.18 ppm - Moderate
The FDA recommends pregnant women eat 2-3 servings of low-mercury fish per week. Fish with mercury levels below 0.1 ppm are considered low mercury. Above 0.3 ppm is considered high.
✅ Safe Alternatives
- ✅ eel roll (all cooked)
- ✅ shrimp tempura roll
📏 Serving Note
OK if fully cooked
🐟 Related Seafood
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat dragon roll while pregnant?
Yes, but with precautions. Safe if all ingredients are cooked; verify with restaurant.
How much dragon roll can I safely eat while pregnant?
The recommended amount is OK if fully cooked.
What are safer alternatives to dragon roll during pregnancy?
Consider these pregnancy-safe alternatives: eel roll (all cooked), shrimp tempura roll.
Is dragon roll safe in all trimesters of pregnancy?
The same precautions apply in all trimesters. First-trimester nausea may affect your tolerance, so adjust as needed.