Sports Research vs Nordic Naturals Omega-3: Label and Cost Comparison
On the identified archived labels, Sports Research provides more EPA+DHA per softgel; Nordic’s standard Ultimate Omega provides more DHA per two-softgel serving. Those are different comparisons. The US 90-count Sports Research FG155A panel totals 950 mg EPA+DHA in one softgel; Nordic’s 60-count Lemon panel totals 1,100 mg in two. Match your current bottle before using these figures to compare offers.
Neither product is fish-free or a substitute for prescription omega-3 treatment. Discuss use with your healthcare professional if you have a fish allergy, take blood thinners or have surgery planned.
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Sports Research, 90 softgels: manufacturer version
690 mg EPA + 260 mg DHA per softgel. Alaska pollock; 1,250 mg fish oil.
Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega, 60 Lemon softgels
650 mg EPA + 450 mg DHA per two softgels. This is standard Ultimate Omega, not Ultimate Omega 2X, liquid or gummies.
How do the identified labels compare?
Normalize softgel count before declaring one stronger. A two-softgel serving has twice as many softgels as a one-softgel serving. The Sports Research figures describe the US FG155A manufacturer label archived October 6, 2026, UTC; the Nordic figures describe the standard 60-count Lemon label archived October 7. These are dated label examples, not verification of every currently shipped bottle. [1] [2]
| Label detail | Sports Research, archived 90-count FG155A | Nordic Ultimate Omega, archived 60 Lemon |
|---|---|---|
| Label serving | 1 softgel | 2 softgels |
| Servings in bottle | 90 | 30 |
| EPA per serving | 690 mg | 650 mg |
| DHA per serving | 260 mg | 450 mg |
| EPA+DHA per serving | 950 mg | 1,100 mg |
| EPA+DHA per softgel | 950 mg | 550 mg |
| Total omega-3 per serving | 1,040 mg | 1,280 mg |
| Fish and other practical details | Alaska pollock oil; tilapia-source fish gelatin; no lemon flavor listed | Anchovy, sardine, mackerel and herring oils; gelatin softgel; natural flavor listed; Lemon variant |
Both identified panels describe re-esterified triglyceride-form omega-3s. That does not prove one finished product gives better health outcomes than the other. Total omega-3 includes more than EPA+DHA, so neither total should silently replace the combined EPA+DHA figure.
Important record difference: the IFOS product summary lists 690 mg EPA plus 310 mg DHA per capsule. That directory description has not been matched to the archived 90-count FG155A panel above. Do not overwrite its 260 mg DHA value or assume a resolved reformulation. The Sports Research review discusses product and label differences. [3]
The Nordic example is standard Ultimate Omega, not Ultimate Omega 2X. Liquid, gummies and other versions have different labels and need their own calculations.
How do you compare cost for the same EPA+DHA amount?
Use current offers for matching packages rather than a historical price winner. In this table, P means the total price you would pay for that bottle. Keep shipping, tax, discounts and one-time versus subscription conditions consistent.
| Product and archived label basis | Sports Research, 90 softgels, FG155A | Nordic Ultimate Omega, 60 Lemon softgels |
|---|---|---|
| Label servings | 90 one-softgel servings | 30 two-softgel servings |
| EPA+DHA per bottle | 90 × 950 mg = 85,500 mg | 30 × 1,100 mg = 33,000 mg |
| Current cost per label serving | P ÷ 90 | P ÷ 30 |
| Current cost per 1,000 mg EPA+DHA | P ÷ 85.5 | P ÷ 33 |
General formula: total bottle price × 1,000 ÷ (servings per bottle × EPA+DHA per serving).
The 1,000 mg unit is for price comparison, not a recommended daily dose. A cheaper normalized amount does not answer whether you need fish oil, prefer a different DHA balance or tolerate that product.
If you choose a different count or formulation, recalculate using its own label. Our fish oil label-math guide explains why “1,250 mg fish oil” is not the number to use.
How would the same bottle price compare?
Suppose each identified bottle cost $30. Using the archived labels above, Sports Research’s 90 softgels would cost about $0.35 per 1,000 mg EPA+DHA ($30 divided by 85.5). Nordic’s 60 softgels would cost about $0.91 ($30 divided by 33). These are hypothetical equal-price examples, not current offers.
That calculation answers cost for an equal amount, not which product is healthier. Nordic supplies more DHA in its full two-softgel serving, while Sports Research supplies more EPA+DHA per single softgel on these particular labels. A changed pack or nutrient panel requires new arithmetic; do not use these numbers for the 150-count Costco version.
How can you check each bottle’s testing information?
Sports Research has a public IFOS product directory entry with batch selection. Nordic provides a lot-number lookup for certificates of analysis. These are useful routes to evidence, but a lookup system is not a result for your bottle. [3] [4]
| Check | Sports Research | Nordic Naturals |
|---|---|---|
| Public route | Nutrasource IFOS product page and batch selector | Nordic Promise lot-number lookup |
| What to match | Exact product, nutrient panel and bottle batch; the directory’s 690/310 mg summary is not matched to the archived FG155A 690/260 mg panel | Exact Ultimate Omega format and the bottle’s lot number |
| Bottle-lot result provided here | No purchased-bottle lot result | No purchased-bottle lot result |
A different product’s certificate does not transfer to this one. Purity and freshness evidence also does not establish treatment superiority or individual tolerance. The fish oil quality checklist covers these distinctions.
Which fits your priorities better?
- Fewer softgels for the listed amount: compare Sports Research’s archived one-softgel format.
- More DHA in the full label serving: Nordic’s archived two-softgel serving has 450 mg, versus 260 mg in the Sports Research serving. Per softgel, the amounts are 225 mg and 260 mg respectively.
- Lemon flavor: the Nordic example is Lemon; personal tolerance still varies.
- Price: use the current matching offer and equal-amount calculation above.
- Fish-free requirement: neither product answers that need.
The EPA/DHA balance, softgel burden, allergens and access to a matching test record can matter more than brand reputation. We have not tasted, swallowed or laboratory-tested either bottle. Brand-wide information is available in our Sports Research and Nordic Naturals reviews.
What if neither is right for you?
For a fish-free option, compare fish oil with algal oil. For the evidence behind supplementation, use the omega-3 guide. NCCIH distinguishes supplements from prescription products; broader health benefits should not be assumed from a label’s concentration alone. [5]
References
- Sports Research: Omega-3 Fish Oil. Archived FG155A Supplement Facts asset; identity and directions asset.
- Nordic Naturals: standard Ultimate Omega. Archived 60-count label asset.
- Nutrasource: IFOS product and batch lookup.
- Nordic Promise: lot-number COA lookup.
- NCCIH: Omega-3 Supplements, What You Need To Know.
- NOW: Ultra Omega-3 Fish Oil.
Updated October 19, 2026. Editorial policy.