NOW Foods DHA-1000 Fish Oil
vs
Metagenics OmegaGenics® Fish Oil EPA-DHA 500 mg
Supplement Comparison

  • Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA): NOW Foods DHA-1000 Fish Oil has 2.5× more
  • EPA + DHA (combined EPA+DHA content - individual amounts of EPA+DHA not specified): same total amount on both labels
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    • Side-by-side charts with label nutrient amounts, per serving
    • Nutrient forms as listed on the label
    • 6 nutrients compared
Bar chart: per-serving label amounts and listed forms for NOW Foods DHA-1000 Fish Oil vs Metagenics OmegaGenics® Fish Oil EPA-DHA 500 mg.

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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 Metagenics OmegaGenics® Fish Oil EPA-DHA 500 mg have?

  • Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) appears as Unspecified
  • Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) appears as Unspecified

Which categories do NOW Foods DHA-1000 Fish Oil and Metagenics OmegaGenics® Fish Oil EPA-DHA 500 mg belong to?

  • Fish Oil and Omega-3

What health concerns do NOW Foods DHA-1000 Fish Oil and Metagenics OmegaGenics® Fish Oil EPA-DHA 500 mg address?

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

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
    • Metagenics OmegaGenics® Fish Oil EPA-DHA 500 mg: 2 softgels

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