An omega-3 headline may be accompanied by a total figure or separate named fatty-acid values. Copy exactly what the manufacturer supplies rather than assuming all omega-3 figures describe the same thing.
What to check
| Check | What to verify |
|---|---|
| Name | Separate total omega-3 from EPA and DHA. |
| Unit | Retain percent, mg or another stated unit. |
| Basis | Record per kilogram, serving or energy basis. |
Use this checklist for your own comparison
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Separate total omega-3 from EPA and DHA.
Retain percent, mg or another stated unit.
Record per kilogram, serving or energy basis.
A practical example
A total omega-3 percentage cannot simply be entered into a spreadsheet column headed DHA.
Before you decide
Specific names matter more than a large number on the front panel.
For the broader task, see Dog-food label comparison.
Reference and scope
AAFCO: understanding pet-food labels provides background for this topic. Not an evaluation of a specific food or individual dietary suitability. The comparison prompts and examples above are practical planning aids, not reports of product testing.