NOW Foods DHA-1000 Fish Oil
vs
Carlson EcoSmart Omega-3
Supplement Comparison

  • EPA + DHA (combined EPA+DHA content - individual amounts of EPA+DHA not specified): same total amount on both labels
  • The image below shows:
    • Side-by-side charts with label nutrient amounts, per serving
    • Nutrient forms as listed on the label
    • 7 nutrients compared
Bar chart: per-serving label amounts and listed forms for NOW Foods DHA-1000 Fish Oil vs Carlson EcoSmart Omega-3.

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Frequently asked questions

Which active ingredients does NOW Foods DHA-1000 Fish Oil have?

  • Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) appears as Natural Triglycerides (TG)

Which active ingredients does Carlson EcoSmart Omega-3 have?

  • Vitamin E appears as d-Alpha Tocopherol
  • Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) appears as Ethyl Esters (EE)
  • Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) appears as Ethyl Esters (EE)

Which categories do NOW Foods DHA-1000 Fish Oil and Carlson EcoSmart Omega-3 belong to?

  • Fish Oil and Omega-3

What health concerns do NOW Foods DHA-1000 Fish Oil and Carlson EcoSmart Omega-3 address?

  • Anti-Inflammatory Support
  • Brain, Focus & Cognitive Function
  • Eye Health
  • General Health
  • Heart & Cardiovascular Health
  • Pregnancy Support

Which product has a higher amount of EPA + DHA (combined EPA+DHA content - individual amounts of EPA+DHA not specified) per serving?

  • Both products list the same total amount of EPA + DHA (combined EPA+DHA content - individual amounts of EPA+DHA not specified) per serving

How do the serving sizes compare between the two supplements?

  • Serving size:
    • NOW Foods DHA-1000 Fish Oil: 1 softgel
    • Carlson EcoSmart Omega-3: 2 softgels
  • Vitamin E
    • This supplement has 13.4 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 15 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 15 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 1000 mg

Last updated: February 15, 2026

  • Sources & Methodology: Nutrient data and forms are taken directly from Supplement Facts labels. Reviewed and standardized by the VIOscan Research Team. Learn more on the Methodology page.
  • We show the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) when available. If no RDA exists, we show the Adequate Intake (AI). Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) are used for upper limits. Unless otherwise noted, RDAs shown correspond to healthy adults aged 19–50 years and are sex-specific. Separate values exist for 51–70 years and >70 years, and pregnancy and lactation are excluded. All values come from the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), Food and Nutrition Board (FNB).
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  • Author: VIOscan Research Team