Compare: OmegaVia vs Nordic Naturals
We don’t like brand comparisons because they’re one-sided. Let’s break the mold and say it: we think Nordic Naturals is great. Still, so many of you keep asking how OmegaVia compares to Nordic Naturals. Here are some thoughts:
| OmegaVia | Nordic Naturals | Advantage / Comments |
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| Type of Fish | Anchovies, Sardines, Menhaden and Mackerel (Peru and USA) | Anchovies & Sardines (Peru) | No difference. At this level of purity and potency, virtually all contaminants are removed and fish type does not matter. |
| Pills/bottle | 60 | 60 | No difference |
| Cost | $26.89 | $23.76 | Nordic Naturals. Cost/ bottle is deceiving. Find out cost of 1000 mg of Omega-3. See below. |
| Cost/1000 mg Omega-3 |
$0.40 | $0.62 | OmegaVia |
| Omega-3/pill (mg) | 1105 mg | 640 mg | OmegaVia has almost 2X as much Omega-3 |
| EPA mg | 780 mg | 325 mg | OmegaVia has 2.4X more EPA |
| DHA mg | 260 mg | 225 mg | OmegaVia |
| Purification method |
molecular distillation + CO2 extraction + CO2 chromatography |
molecular distillation | CO2 technology is conducted at room temperature, so oil is not exposed to damaging heat. CO2 is generally considered a more advanced form of oil purification than molecular distillation. |
| Radiation tested |
Yes | ?? | OmegaVia is third-party tested and approved for radiation residues. |
| Other Omega-3 (mg) | 65 mg | 90 mg | Nordic Naturals |
| Omega-3 Concentration | 85-90% | ~64% | OmegaVia |
| Enteric coating | Yes | No | OmegaVia is enteric coated to reduce fishy burps |
| Third-Party IFOS Tested | Yes – all batches | Yes – some batches | No difference |
| Oil type | Triglyceride | Triglyceride | Nordic Naturals. Triglyceride oils are slightly better absorbed. |
| Pill size | Large | Medium | Nordic Naturals is slightly smaller and easier to swallow. |
| Flavored | No | Yes | Nordic Naturals is lemon flavored. |
| Ultra Concentrated |
Yes | No | OmegaVia is 40% stronger. |
| Availability | Website and doctor’s offices | Widely available | Nordic Naturals |
| Ideal uses | General health and heart health | General use and heart health | OmegaVia is for specific use. |
| Doctor recommended |
Yes | Yes | No difference |
| Clinically tested |
Yes | Yes | Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega has been used in several positive clinical trials. |
Pricing accessed in January 2013
Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega 60-capsules
VitaminShoppe.com: $23.76
Omega Direct: $23.75
Amazon: $23.75
OmegaVia pricing based on AutoShip with free shipping. Prices subject to change.
