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Are omega-3s listed on nutrition labels or ingredient lists?

Last Updated: October 02, 2010

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No, omega-3s are not listed on nutrition labels or on food product ingredient lists. Sometimes manufacturers of foods that are high in omega-3s, like those that produce certain canned fish, or those that market omega-3 enriched eggs or pasta, may include omega-3 information somewhere on the package. However, this information is not part of the standard nutrition facts label. Look here to see what foods are rich in EPA and DHA, and in ALA omega-3s.

Supplements, on the other hand, do provide the amount of omega-3s (EPA, DHA, or ALA) in milligrams (MG) on their labels.

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