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NOW Foods Omega-3 Fish Oil Gummy Chews

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84/100

Omega Score 84/100

Potency 37.1/45 · Sugar 20/20 · Value 15/15 · Transparency 12/20

How the score works

Quick answer

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

Best for: Adults who want a meaningful dose at the lowest cost.

EPA + DHA / gummy
525 mg
Sugar / gummy
0 g
Gummies for 250 mg
0.5
Cost per 250 mg
$0.14

Dose vs. daily reference amounts

One serving (1 gummy) provides 525 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).

250
500
1,000

EPA:DHA split is 57:43 (EPA-dominant). Does the ratio matter?

Pros

  • 525 mg EPA + DHA in a single chew
  • Lowest cost per mg of EPA + DHA of any gummy we track
  • rTG (re-esterified triglyceride) form, well absorbed
  • Zero sugar, and pork-free (fish gelatin)

Cons

  • Only 36 per box
  • Contains xylitol (toxic to dogs)
  • Sugar alcohols may cause GI upset in some people

Ingredient breakdown

Omega-3 sourceFish oil concentrate (anchovy, sardine, mackerel)
Oil formre-esterified triglyceride
Sweetenersxylitol, erythritol, stevia
Sugar alcoholsxylitol, erythritol, sorbitol
Gelling agentFish gelatin (basa, tilapia)
Calories per serving10
Added vitaminsNone
Certifications / testingFriend of the Sea, GOED member, GMP quality assured

Questions about NOW Foods

How much omega-3 is in NOW Foods Omega-3 Fish Oil Gummy Chews?

Each serving of 1 gummy contains 525 mg of EPA + DHA (300 mg EPA and 225 mg DHA), or about 525 mg per gummy.

How many NOW Foods gummies do I need to take a day?

To reach 250 mg of EPA + DHA (a common baseline) you'd need about 0.5 gummies a day; for 500 mg, about 1. Don't exceed the label's directions without advice from a clinician.

How much sugar is in NOW Foods Omega-3 Fish Oil Gummy Chews?

None. It's sweetened with xylitol, erythritol, stevia. Xylitol is highly toxic to dogs; store it out of their reach.

Is NOW Foods Omega-3 Fish Oil Gummy Chews gelatin-free or vegetarian?

Its gelling agent is: Fish gelatin (basa, tilapia). 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.

45/100

Nature's Bounty Omega-3 Gummies

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

EPA+DHA / gummy
35 mg
Sugar / gummy
1 g
$ / 250 mg
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EPA + DHA per serving: 70 mg · need 7.1 gummies for 250 mg

250
500
1,000

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