The table separates DHA and EPA
For three ounces of sardines canned in tomato sauce and drained, ODS lists 0.74 g DHA and 0.45 g EPA. Their sum is 1.19 g, or 1,190 mg, EPA plus DHA. The larger number is DHA in this entry, so preserve the column headings when copying values. [1]
These figures are not a total-oil measurement. Other fats and the packing medium should not be counted as EPA or DHA merely because the food is oily. [1]
Preparation and serving size limit the estimate
A different packing medium, portion or product can have a different composition. A general table can support meal planning, while a product-specific declaration can refine an estimate where available. [1]
The nutrient amount does not establish that a particular number of cans treats high triglycerides or another condition. A food source and a prescribed fatty-acid intervention have different evidence and clinical purposes. [1]
Convert units without losing the denominator
Half the defined three-ounce serving would provide about 595 mg EPA plus DHA at the table’s concentration. Omitting the half-serving detail would make the same number misleading.
| Detail | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| DHA | 740 mg per defined serving |
| EPA | 450 mg per defined serving |
| Combined | 1,190 mg per three ounces |
Sources for this article
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids - Health Professional Fact Sheet
Source consulted: 2026-09-17. This is a reference resource, not a claim that we conducted the studies or tested a product.