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Source of omega-3 fatty acids, supports heart and brain health
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Fish oil supplement (1200 mg) (1 g) has 11 calories. That works out to 900 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 1.2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 1.2 g
11
KCAL / 1.2G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
1.2g
· 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 | 11 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.02 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) | 1.2 g | 11 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 0.6 g | 5 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 2.4 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 2.4 g | 22 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 3.6 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (medium) | 4.5 g | 41 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 13.5 g | 122 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 24 g | 216 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 900 kcal |
Calculated from 900 calories per 100 g.
A fish oil supplement provides the omega-3 fats EPA and DHA, which play roles in heart and brain function. It can help increase omega-3 intake, but it is not a treatment or guaranteed prevention for disease.
Yes, taking a fish oil supplement with a meal is often more comfortable and may improve absorption, especially when the meal contains some fat. This can also reduce fishy burps or stomach upset for some people.
A fish oil supplement can cause fishy aftertaste or burps, heartburn, nausea, or loose stools. Larger amounts may increase bleeding risk, so people taking medicines that affect blood clotting should ask their healthcare professional before using it.
Take the fish oil supplement with food and try taking it earlier in the day. Storing it as directed in a cool place may help; only freeze capsules if the product instructions allow it.
No. A fish oil supplement is one kind of omega-3 supplement and usually supplies EPA and DHA. Omega-3 supplements can also come from sources such as algae, which is often used in fish-free products.
The 1200 mg figure usually refers to the total fish oil, not the amount of EPA and DHA. Those omega-3 amounts vary between products, so the supplement facts panel is needed to compare them.
A fish oil supplement is made by extracting oil from fish, processing it, and packaging it as capsules or liquid. It is therefore a processed product rather than whole fish, and refining methods vary by manufacturer.
Keep a fish oil supplement away from heat, light, and moisture, and follow the package instructions for refrigeration after opening. Discard it if it smells strongly rancid or tastes noticeably unpleasant.
Some pregnant people use a fish oil supplement for omega-3s, but the product type matters. Fish liver oil may contain high amounts of vitamin A, so it is not interchangeable with regular fish oil; discuss supplement choices with your prenatal care team.
Ask your healthcare professional before combining a fish oil supplement with blood thinners or other medicines that affect clotting. Higher amounts of fish oil may increase bleeding risk, and the answer depends on the medicine and dose.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
0.06µg · 0% DV
Vitamin E
0.02mg · 0% DV
Vitamin A
0mg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Selenium
0.01µg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Zinc
0mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0.02mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0.01mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 11 calories in 1 piece (medium) (1.2 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 supplement (1200 mg) is a portioned supplement made from oil extracted from fish, most commonly sold in softgel capsules. It provides omega-3 fatty acids, though the amount per capsule varies by product, so check the label for the omega-3 content.
It is usually swallowed with water alongside a meal rather than added to a dish; taking it with food may make the fishy aftertaste less noticeable. Nutritionally, it is almost entirely fat, with no carbohydrate or protein, and is energy-dense by weight. Follow the serving directions on your specific product, and choose a mealtime that fits your routine.
Medium
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.
No known major 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
0.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.54g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.36g
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.