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Source of omega-3 fatty acids, supports heart health, anti-inflammatory
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Fish Oil Supplement (Omega-3, 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 | 0.25 g | 1% |
| 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) | 1.2 g | 11 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 0.6 g | 5 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 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) | 36 g | 324 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 900 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 120 g | 1080 kcal |
Calculated from 900 calories per 100 g.
A fish oil supplement provides the omega-3 fats EPA and DHA, which support normal heart health. The amount of these fats—not just the total oil listed as 1,200 mg—determines how much EPA and DHA each capsule provides.
There is no required time of day to take a fish oil supplement; choose a time you can stick to. Taking it with a meal may be more comfortable, especially if you notice reflux or fishy burps.
Yes, taking a fish oil supplement with food is often easier on the stomach. A meal may also help with absorption, while taking the capsule alongside food can reduce nausea, reflux, or fish-flavoured burps for some people.
The useful amount depends on why you are taking it, so there is no single target for everyone. Check the label for EPA and DHA separately: 1,200 mg of fish oil does not mean the capsule contains 1,200 mg of omega-3.
Yes, omega-3s can lower high triglyceride levels, but the amounts used for treatment may be much higher than those in an over-the-counter fish oil supplement. Do not replace prescribed treatment with supplements; discuss high triglycerides with your clinician.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before combining a fish oil supplement with an anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicine. Higher omega-3 intake can affect bleeding risk, and your care team should also know about it before surgery.
Fishy burps can happen when the oil refluxes from the stomach after you take a fish oil supplement. Taking the capsule with a meal, splitting the dose if the label allows, or trying a different formulation may help.
No, a fish oil supplement does not replace oily fish as a food. Fish also provides protein and other nutrients, while a supplement mainly supplies EPA and DHA; choose fish such as salmon, sardines, or mackerel when practical.
A fish oil supplement can be appropriate during pregnancy, but check that it is made from fish oil rather than fish liver oil, which may contain too much vitamin A. Ask your pregnancy care provider before adding it.
A strongly sour, rancid smell or taste can indicate that a fish oil supplement has oxidized; do not take capsules that seem spoiled. Keep the bottle tightly closed, away from heat and light, and follow its storage directions.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.12mg · 1% DV
Vitamin D
0.01µg · 0% DV
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
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 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.
Fish Oil Supplement (Omega-3, 1200 mg) is a supplement made from oil obtained from fish, usually sold in capsules or as a liquid. It is taken rather than cooked into a meal: capsules are swallowed with water, while liquid versions are used according to their label.
People commonly take it alongside a meal, which can make it easier to fit into a daily routine; the flavour and smell vary by product, and capsules generally conceal them. Nutritionally, it is almost entirely fat, with no protein or carbohydrate listed. It is a source of omega-3 fatty acids, but is not a substitute for cooking oil or fish as food. Follow the product directions, and choose a liquid version if you prefer not to swallow capsules.
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.
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
0.25g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.56g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.38g
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.