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Nordic Naturals Algae Omega vs Sports Research Triple Strength Omega-3 Fish Oil
Sports Research scores higher overall (9.0 vs 7.9 out of 10) and leads on all five factors we score.
Updated September 2026 from our full reviews · How we score
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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950 mg EPA+DHA in a single IFOS-certified softgel from wild Alaska pollock, at roughly a third of a dollar per day; the value benchmark for fish oil.
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The short answer
Choose Nordic Naturals if…
- Vegans and vegetarians
- People with fish allergies or who dislike fish oil
- Those prioritizing DHA from a sustainable source
Choose Sports Research if…
- One-softgel daily EPA+DHA
- Budget-conscious buyers who still want IFOS testing
- Pescatarians (fish-gelatin softgel)
- You care most about efficacy, quality & purity, value, experience, transparency
Side by side
| Algae Omega | Triple Strength Omega-3 Fish Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.9 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 |
| Efficacy (30%) | 7.8 | 8.6 |
| Quality & Purity (25%) | 8.3 | 9.2 |
| Value (20%) | 6.8 | 9.3 |
| Experience (15%) | 8.2 | 8.9 |
| Transparency (10%) | 8.8 | 9.2 |
| Form | Softgel | Softgel |
| Serving | 2 soft gels60 servings per container | 1 softgel90 servings per container |
| Testing & certifications | Third-party testedcGMP facility | Third-party testedcGMP facility |
| Dietary | Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Non-GMO | Gluten-free, Non-GMO |
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| Flavors | — | — |
| Creator video reviews | 2 | 5 |
Pros and cons
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
Triple Strength Omega-3 Fish Oil
- 690 mg EPA + 260 mg DHA in one softgel
- IFOS certified with batch-level results in the public Nutrasource database
- About $0.33 per daily softgel
- MSC-certified wild Alaska pollock; IGEN non-GMO certified
- 4.7 stars from 60,000+ buyer ratings; buyers report no fishy burps
- DHA is relatively low (260 mg) compared with EPA
- Unflavored, so any fishiness is not masked
- Tocopherols are the only added antioxidant
- Not suitable for fish allergies or vegans
Our verdicts
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.
Full review
Triple Strength Omega-3 Fish Oil
This is our value pick for fish oil: nearly a gram of EPA+DHA per day from one small softgel, IFOS certification with public batch reports, MSC-certified sourcing and a very low cost per serving. It lacks flavoring and leans EPA-heavy, but for most adults who want a straightforward daily omega-3, it is hard to beat.
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