Sports Research Omega-3 Antarctic Krill Oil
vs
Pure Encapsulations EPA/DHA Essentials
Supplement Comparison

  • EPA + DHA (combined EPA+DHA content - individual amounts of EPA+DHA not specified): Pure Encapsulations EPA/DHA Essentials has 5.1× more
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    • Side-by-side charts with label nutrient amounts, per serving
    • Nutrient forms as listed on the label
    • 8 nutrients compared
Bar chart: per-serving label amounts and listed forms for Sports Research Omega-3 Antarctic Krill Oil vs Pure Encapsulations EPA/DHA Essentials.

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Frequently asked questions

Which active ingredients does Sports Research Omega-3 Antarctic Krill Oil have?

  • Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) appears as Phospholipids (PL)
  • Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) appears as Phospholipids (PL)
  • Krill Oil appears as Superba 2 Krill Oil

Which active ingredients does Pure Encapsulations EPA/DHA Essentials have?

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

Which categories do Sports Research Omega-3 Antarctic Krill Oil and Pure Encapsulations EPA/DHA Essentials belong to?

  • Fish Oil and Omega-3

What health concerns do Sports Research Omega-3 Antarctic Krill Oil and Pure Encapsulations EPA/DHA Essentials address?

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

  • Pure Encapsulations EPA/DHA Essentials has the highest total amount of EPA + DHA (combined EPA+DHA content - individual amounts of EPA+DHA not specified): 500 mg per serving

How do the serving sizes compare between the two supplements?

  • Serving size:
    • Sports Research Omega-3 Antarctic Krill Oil: 1 softgel
    • Pure Encapsulations EPA/DHA Essentials: 1 tablet

Last updated: February 3, 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.
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  • Author: VIOscan Research Team