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High Omega-3, EPA and DHA content, supports heart and brain health
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Fish Oil Capsule (Omega 3, 1440 mg, 1152 mg EPA/DHA) (1 g) has 13 calories. That works out to 900 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 1.4 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 1.44 g
13
KCAL / 1.44G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
1.4g
· 2% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 0% · Fat 100%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 13 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.4 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.32 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 1.4 g | 13 kcal |
| 2 piece (large) | 2.9 g | 26 kcal |
| 3 piece (jumbo) | 4.3 g | 39 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (medium) | 4.5 g | 41 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (large) | 13.5 g | 122 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 43.2 g | 389 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 900 kcal |
Calculated from 900 calories per 100 g.
Fish oil capsules provide omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA and DHA. These fats support normal heart and brain function, but a capsule is a supplement, not a treatment or a substitute for prescribed care.
Taking a fish oil capsule with a meal is often more comfortable and may reduce fishy burps or stomach upset. There is no special meal that makes it work; follow the product directions and take it consistently.
Yes, fish oil capsules can cause fishy-tasting burps or reflux in some people. Taking the capsule with food may help. A strong rancid smell from the capsule itself is different and can mean the oil has spoiled.
Omega-3s can lower high triglyceride levels when used at an appropriate dose, but ordinary supplements are not interchangeable with prescription treatment. If you have high triglycerides, do not use a fish oil capsule in place of your prescribed plan.
Yes, many people take a fish oil capsule daily according to its label. The amount of EPA and DHA varies by product, so count other omega-3 supplements too rather than assuming every capsule provides the same dose.
Not exactly. Fish oil is one source of omega-3s and commonly supplies EPA and DHA; omega-3 supplements can also come from other sources, such as algae. Check the EPA and DHA amounts, not just the total oil amount.
They may affect blood clotting, particularly at higher doses, and could matter alongside anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before adding a fish oil capsule if you take one of these medicines or have a bleeding disorder.
Yes. Fish oil can oxidize over time, especially when exposed to heat, light, or air. Keep the capsules sealed in a cool, dry place and follow the package storage instructions; discard them if they smell sharply rancid.
Usually, a standard softgel can be pierced or cut, but the oil may taste strongly fishy and can be messy. Do not open a capsule if its instructions say to swallow it whole, or if it is enteric-coated or specially formulated.
A fish oil capsule is generally made from fish tissue, while cod liver oil comes from cod liver and can also contain vitamins A and D. Their contents are not interchangeable, so check the label before switching between them.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.03mg · 0% DV
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Calcium
0mg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0mg · 0% DV
Zinc
0mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 13 calories in 1 piece (medium) (1.44 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
A fish oil capsule is a supplement containing fish oil in a swallowable form, rather than a cooking ingredient or prepared dish. This one is labelled as a source of omega-3 fats, including EPA and DHA, with about 1.44 g in a capsule.
In many places, people take fish oil capsules with a meal and water, often at breakfast or dinner; they are not usually served as food. Their nutritional content is almost entirely fat, with no protein or carbohydrate. Follow the serving directions on the package, and if capsules are difficult to swallow, check whether the product is available in another form.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.32g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.66g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.46g
Omega 6:3 ratio 0.1:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.