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High-dose omega-3 fatty acids, typically contains EPA and DHA
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 piece (medium) of Omega-3 supplement (2000mg) (2 g) has 18 calories. That works out to 900 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 2 g
18
KCAL / 2G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
2g
· 3% 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 | 18 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 piece (medium) | 2 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 1 g | 9 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 3 g | 27 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (medium) | 4.5 g | 41 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 13.5 g | 122 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 30 g | 270 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 900 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 100 g | 900 kcal |
Calculated from 900 calories per 100 g.
No. The 2,000 mg usually refers to the total oil in a serving, not the amount of omega-3 itself. Check the separate EPA and DHA figures, since those are the active omega-3 fats people usually want to compare.
It may help lower triglycerides, but the effect depends on the actual EPA and DHA dose, not the headline 2,000 mg amount. Over-the-counter supplements are not interchangeable with prescription omega-3 medicines.
There is no proven best time of day to take an omega-3 supplement. Choose a time you can stick to; taking it consistently matters more than choosing morning over evening.
Taking an omega-3 supplement with a meal can improve comfort and reduce fishy aftertaste or burping for some people. A meal that contains some fat may also support absorption of the oil.
Fishy burps can happen when fish oil repeats or leaves an aftertaste, and they are a common nuisance rather than proof of a benefit. Taking capsules with food or choosing a different product form may help.
It can matter, particularly at higher omega-3 doses, because omega-3s may affect blood clotting. If you take an anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist before adding the supplement.
It does not produce an immediate, noticeable effect for most people. Changes in blood omega-3 levels take consistent use, while any effect on a health measure depends on the EPA and DHA dose and the outcome being tracked.
A strongly sour, paint-like, or unusually stale odor or taste can indicate oxidized oil; a mild fish smell alone is not conclusive. Do not use capsules that smell clearly rancid or are past their expiration date.
No. Many use fish oil, while some use algae oil, a source of omega-3s that does not come from fish. The source and the amounts of EPA and DHA vary, so compare the product details rather than the 2,000 mg label alone.
Usually, softgel capsules are intended to be swallowed whole, and opening one can release an unpleasant-tasting oil. Follow the product directions; if swallowing capsules is difficult, choose a liquid or another form instead.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.02mg · 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 18 calories in 2 piece (medium) (2 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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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.
An Omega-3 supplement (2000mg) is a concentrated source of omega-3 fats, commonly made from fish oil or algae oil. Formulas vary, and some provide EPA and DHA, so check the label for the source and the amounts actually supplied.
It is usually sold as capsules or a liquid and taken with a meal, following the product’s directions. Nutritionally, it is almost entirely fat, with no protein or carbohydrate. Fishy taste or aftertaste can be off-putting for some people; an algae-based option may suit those avoiding fish, while taking it with food can make it easier to fit into a meal 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
✓ 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
0.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.9g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.64g
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.