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Nature's Bounty Fish Oil 1200 mg Softgels vs Nordic Naturals Algae Omega

Nordic Naturals scores higher overall (7.9 vs 7.0 out of 10), mainly on efficacy, quality & purity, experience and transparency. Nature's Bounty still leads on value.

Updated October 2026 from our full reviews · How we score

Front of the 200-count Nature's Bounty Fish Oil 1200 mg rapid release softgel bottle
Nature's BountyFish Oil 1200 mg Softgels
7.0
Mixed

A widely sold fish oil with 360 mg of omega-3 per softgel, but the label never says how much is EPA or DHA, and no third-party testing backs it.

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Front of Nordic Naturals Algae Omega 120 soft gel box
Nordic NaturalsAlgae Omega
7.9
Good

A plant-based omega-3 from microalgae with 195 mg EPA and 390 mg DHA per two softgels; a clean fish-free option, but you pay more per gram than for fish oil.

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The short answer

Choose Nature's Bounty if…

  • Shoppers who want a basic fish oil from a supermarket or drugstore shelf
  • Budget buyers who catch it on sale
  • People who already take it and tolerate it well
  • You care most about value

Choose Nordic Naturals if…

  • Vegans and vegetarians
  • People with fish allergies or who dislike fish oil
  • Those prioritizing DHA from a sustainable source
  • You care most about efficacy, quality & purity, experience, transparency

Side by side

Fish Oil 1200 mg SoftgelsAlgae Omega
Our score7.0 / 107.9 / 10
Efficacy (30%)6.87.8
Quality & Purity (25%)7.08.3
Value (20%)7.46.8
Experience (15%)7.68.2
Transparency (10%)5.58.8
FormSoftgelSoftgel
Serving1 softgel200 servings per container2 soft gels60 servings per container
Price per serving$0.12See retailer
Testing & certifications
cGMP facility
Third-party testedcGMP facility
DietaryGluten-free, Dairy-free, Non-GMOVegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Non-GMO
Key ingredients
  • Total omega-3 fatty acids (EPA, DHA and other omega-3s)360 mg
  • Fish oil (anchovy, herring, mackerel, sardine)1,200 mg
  • EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
  • DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
  • Mixed natural tocopherols
  • DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)390 mg
  • EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)195 mg
  • Total omega-3s (triglyceride form)715 mg
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Pros and cons

Fish Oil 1200 mg Softgels

  • 360 mg of total omega-3s per softgel, in natural triglyceride form
  • Fish species and country of origin (Peru) are named on the label
  • Widely stocked; 200 softgels last about 66 days at the label dose
  • Buyers consistently report little fishy aftertaste when taken with meals
  • EPA and DHA amounts are not disclosed, not even as a combined figure
  • No third-party certification or published oxidation data for this bottle
  • Three large softgels a day to reach about 1 g of total omega-3
  • Shelf prices vary widely, from about $22 to $30 per bottle

Algae Omega

  • 585 mg EPA+DHA (195 mg EPA, 390 mg DHA) per two softgels
  • Fish-free microalgae source in triglyceride form
  • Batch testing for heavy metals and other toxins; IGEN non-GMO certified
  • No fishy taste or burps, per most buyers
  • Gluten-free and free of milk derivatives
  • About $1.14 per gram of EPA+DHA, far above fish oil
  • EPA is relatively low (195 mg)
  • Softgel shell contains carrageenan
  • Not IAOS certified

Our verdicts

Fish Oil 1200 mg Softgels

Softgel for softgel, this matches Nature Made Fish Oil 1200 mg, but it discloses less and lacks independent verification. Shoppers who want a standard-strength oil off the shelf get more transparency from Nature Made's USP Verified version, and anyone aiming for about 1 g of EPA plus DHA will swallow fewer pills with a concentrated, third-party-tested oil. It is a reasonable buy on sale for people who already tolerate it.

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Algae Omega

A well-made, transparent algae oil that gives vegans and vegetarians a real source of preformed EPA and DHA, with a DHA-leaning profile. It is noticeably more expensive per gram than fish oil and lighter on EPA, so it makes the most sense for people who avoid fish rather than as a general-purpose omega-3.

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What creators say

Questions people ask

Is Nature's Bounty better than Nordic Naturals?
In our scoring, Nordic Naturals Algae Omega rates higher overall (7.9 vs 7.0 out of 10). Nature's Bounty leads on value; Nordic Naturals leads on efficacy, quality & purity, experience and transparency. Scores weigh efficacy, quality, value, experience and transparency.
Who should choose Nature's Bounty over Nordic Naturals?
Our reviews suggest Nature's Bounty is best for shoppers who want a basic fish oil from a supermarket or drugstore shelf, budget buyers who catch it on sale and people who already take it and tolerate it well, while Nordic Naturals is best for vegans and vegetarians, people with fish allergies or who dislike fish oil and those prioritizing DHA from a sustainable source.

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