A listed serving supplies two measured components
NIH ODS lists 0.12 g DHA and 0.12 g EPA for 3 ounces of cooked shrimp. Their sum is 0.24 g, or 240 mg, for that reference serving. [1]
The table is a food-composition reference, not a measurement of every species or restaurant preparation. Portion size and added ingredients should remain attached to the comparison. [1]
Equal serving weight makes a comparison clearer
The same table lists substantially more EPA plus DHA in a 3-ounce serving of cooked Atlantic farmed salmon. This is an amount comparison, not a statement that shrimp has no nutritional value. [1]
Choose the nutrient and serving being compared rather than assigning all seafood the same omega-3 content. Breaded, mixed or differently sized dishes require their own information. [1]
Convert grams before comparing with a label
Imagine a supplement label uses milligrams. The shrimp reference total is 240 mg, not 0.24 mg; the unit conversion changes the apparent comparison by a factor of 1,000.
| Detail | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| DHA | 120 mg |
| EPA | 120 mg |
| Combined listed serving | 240 mg |
Sources for this article
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids - Health Professional Fact Sheet
Source consulted: 2026-09-18. This is a reference resource, not a claim that we conducted the studies or tested a product.