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Krill Oil vs Algae Omega-3

Comparison summary

Krill oil is an animal-derived marine option, while algae omega-3 is the main fish-free path for vegan or vegetarian shoppers.

Decision table

How to choose between them

Source	Krill oil is shellfish-derived; algae omega-3 is plant-based and fish-free.
Buyer fit	Algae is usually the cleaner match for vegan, vegetarian, or fish-free shoppers.
EPA/DHA mix	Some algae products are DHA-forward, while krill products may provide lower EPA/DHA totals per serving.
Best fit	Choose based on dietary restrictions, EPA/DHA label clarity, and serving practicality.

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Product	Source	Form	EPA	DHA	Best fit	Offer
Best overallDEVA Vegan Omega-3 DHADEVA	Algae	Vegan softgels	See label	See label	DHA-forward algae option Vegan format	Check Amazon Compare listings
Best valueiwi Life Omega-3iwi Life	Algae	Softgels	See label	See label	Algae source Fish-free comparison path	Check Amazon Compare listings
MegaRed Krill OilMegaRed	Krill oil	Softgels	See label	See label	Familiar retail brand Krill oil path	Check Amazon Compare listings
Nordic Naturals Algae OmegaNordic Naturals	Algae	Vegan softgels	See label	See label	Fish-free EPA/DHA path Vegan softgel format	Check Amazon Compare listings
Ovega-3 Plant-Based Omega-3Ovega-3	Algae	Vegan softgels	See label	See label	Plant-based omega-3 path Fish-free format	Check Amazon Compare listings
Sports Research Antarctic Krill OilSports Research	Krill oil	Softgels	See label	See label	Krill oil buyer path Softgel format	Check Amazon Compare listings

Best overall

DEVA Vegan Omega-3 DHA

DEVA | Algae | Vegan softgels

EPA: See label
DHA: See label
Serving: 1 softgel

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Best value

iwi Life Omega-3

iwi Life | Algae | Softgels

EPA: See label
DHA: See label
Serving: Product-specific serving

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MegaRed Krill Oil

MegaRed | Krill oil | Softgels

EPA: See label
DHA: See label
Serving: Product-specific serving

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Nordic Naturals Algae Omega

Nordic Naturals | Algae | Vegan softgels

EPA: See label
DHA: See label
Serving: Product-specific serving

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Ovega-3 Plant-Based Omega-3

Ovega-3 | Algae | Vegan softgels

EPA: See label
DHA: See label
Serving: Product-specific serving

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Sports Research Antarctic Krill Oil

Sports Research | Krill oil | Softgels

EPA: See label
DHA: See label
Serving: Product-specific serving

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