Omega-3 520 mg Natural Lemon Flavor
by Spring Valley · softgel capsule · 140 mini softgels
- On the market (NIH)
- DSLD label 239845
- Serving 1 softgel
- 140 servings
Omega-3 520 mg Natural Lemon Flavor by Spring Valley lists 3 ingredients, 3 with an amount per serving of 1 softgel, such as 520 mg of omega-3 fatty acid ethyl ester, beside 1 Nutrition Facts row (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on November 21, 2020.
What is in Omega-3 520 mg Natural Lemon Flavor?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 softgel. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | 86% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) give more (median 1.5 g). |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acid Ethyl EsterOmega-3 Fatty Acids (Form: as Ethyl Esters) | 520 mg | Higher than 51% of 2,714 products listing omega-3 (median 500 mg). | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid | 285 mg | 52% of 3,134 products listing EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) give more (median 300 mg). | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | 215 mg | 53% of 3,627 products listing DHA give more (median 232 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 239845 (entered November 21, 2020), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient.
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
6 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- Fish Oil MiniGNC Mega Men same ingredients
- Fish Oil Omega-3sGNC Pro Performance same ingredients
- Fish Oil MiniGNC Women's same ingredients
- Fish Oil Plus Krill OilMeijer same ingredients
- Super EPA 500 Omega-3 Fatty AcidsBronson same ingredients
- Omega-3 500 mg Natural Lemon FlavorSpring Valley same ingredients
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- 1 per day
- Suggested Use: Adults, take one softgel daily, preferably with a meal.
- Warnings
- Contains anchovies and/or herring and/or mackerel and/or sardines.
- Warning: Pregnant or nursing women, individuals taking medication(s) or persons who have a health condition should consult their doctor before using this product.
- Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- For your protection, do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- No gluten, yeast, wheat, milk or milk derivatives, lactose, sugar, artificial color, artificial flavor
- Storage
- Store in a dry place at room temperature 59 degrees - 77 degrees F (15 degrees - 25 degrees C) and away from sunlight. Keep bottle tightly closed.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 239845.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Fish Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Ethylcellulose, Water, natural Lemon Oil, Sodium Alginate, Ammonium Hydroxide, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Oleic Acid, Mixed Tocopherols, Stearic Acid.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Friend of the sea.
How many labels does Omega-3 520 mg Natural Lemon Flavor have?
One label is on file, entered on November 21, 2020.
- Label 239845 (current) Entered November 21, 2020 · on the market · 140 mini softgels
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (distributor), Bentonville, AR. All Spring Valley products.