Comparison
Mega-DHA and Fish Oil
Mega-DHA (Nature's Way) lists 11 distinct ingredients and Fish Oil (Physician's Preference) 11 (rows of one ingredient counted once); 11 are on both labels. On the site's similarity measure, which compares ingredient lists (1 for the same list, rarer ingredients counting for more; amounts are not part of it), the two formulas score 1.00: the same ingredients, at the amounts in the table below.
| Ingredient | Mega-DHA | Fish Oil |
|---|---|---|
| Fat (unspecified) | 2 g | 2 g |
| Vitamin E | 13.4 mg (89%) | 2 IU |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 0 mg |
| Trans fat | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| DHA | 838 mg | 240 mg |
| EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) | 338 mg | 360 mg |
| Omega-3 | 1,200 mg | 680 mg |
| Fish Oil | 2 g | 2 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | 1 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | 0.5 g |
Amounts are per serving as DSLD gives them: Mega-DHA, 2 softgels; Fish Oil, 2 softgels. Current labels entered May 2025 and August 2012. Percentages of the Daily Value from 21 CFR 101.9. Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database.