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Nature's Bounty Omega-3 Gummies

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45/100

Omega Score 45/100

Potency 12.6/45 · Sugar 12.9/20 · Value 7.5/15 · Transparency 12/20

How the score works

Quick answer

Honest labeling and low sugar, but a small dose in the least-absorbable form.

Best for: A light top-up for people who already eat some fish.

EPA + DHA / gummy
35 mg
Sugar / gummy
1 g
Gummies for 250 mg
7.1
Cost per 250 mg
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Dose vs. daily reference amounts

One serving (2 gummies) provides 70 mg EPA + DHA. Markers show 250 mg (baseline adult intake), 500 mg (common general-health target) and 1,000 mg (AHA amount for people with heart disease).

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500
1,000

EPA:DHA split is 17:83 (DHA-dominant). Does the ratio matter?

Pros

  • Low sugar for a sugar-based gummy (2 g)
  • EPA and DHA listed separately
  • Discloses ethyl-ester form

Cons

  • Small dose (70 mg EPA + DHA)
  • Ethyl esters absorb less well unless taken with a fatty meal

Ingredient breakdown

Omega-3 sourceFish oil
Oil formethyl ester
Sweetenerssugar, corn syrup
Sugar alcoholsNone
Gelling agentGelatin (source not stated)
Calories per serving15
Added vitaminsVitamin D3 5 mcg
Certifications / testingNone stated on label

Questions about Nature's Bounty

How much omega-3 is in Nature's Bounty Omega-3 Gummies?

Each serving of 2 gummies contains 70 mg of EPA + DHA (12 mg EPA and 58 mg DHA), or about 35 mg per gummy.

How many Nature's Bounty gummies do I need to take a day?

To reach 250 mg of EPA + DHA (a common baseline) you'd need about 7.1 gummies a day; for 500 mg, about 14.3. Don't exceed the label's directions without advice from a clinician.

How much sugar is in Nature's Bounty Omega-3 Gummies?

2 g of total sugar (2 g added) per 2-gummy serving, or about 7.1 g if you ate enough to reach 250 mg of EPA + DHA.

Is Nature's Bounty Omega-3 Gummies gelatin-free or vegetarian?

Its gelling agent is: Gelatin (source not stated). It contains fish oil, so it is not vegetarian.

Higher-scoring alternatives

98/100

Nordic Naturals Zero Sugar Ultimate Omega Gummy Chews

Adults who want a real therapeutic-range dose without swallowing pills

EPA+DHA / gummy
525 mg
Sugar / gummy
0 g
$ / 250 mg
$0.34

EPA + DHA per serving: 1050 mg · need 0.5 gummies for 250 mg

250
500
1,000
Zero sugarIndependently testedXylitol: toxic to dogs

The only gummy that delivers a softgel-level dose. If you want a gummy that actually replaces fish oil capsules, this is it.

88/100

Life Extension Omega-3 Fish Oil Gummy Bites

People who want individually wrapped, independently tested chews

EPA+DHA / gummy
525 mg
Sugar / gummy
0 g
$ / 250 mg
$0.25

EPA + DHA per serving: 525 mg · need 0.5 gummies for 250 mg

250
500
1,000
Zero sugarIndependently testedXylitol: toxic to dogs

Same dose and format as the NOW chew, plus individual wrapping and IFOS-tested oil. You pay extra for the packaging and the testing.

84/100

NOW Foods Omega-3 Fish Oil Gummy Chews

Adults who want a meaningful dose at the lowest cost

EPA+DHA / gummy
525 mg
Sugar / gummy
0 g
$ / 250 mg
$0.14

EPA + DHA per serving: 525 mg · need 0.5 gummies for 250 mg

250
500
1,000
Zero sugarXylitol: toxic to dogs

The value pick. One chew gets you past the 250–500 mg daily target most health bodies cite, for about 30 cents.