Cod liver oil nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Fish oil, cod liver
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Cod liver oil
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: The food is assumed to have 0 or no glycemic index bason on the fact that it has no carbs and that foods with 0 carbs have no glycemic index
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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0 (low) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 902 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 0 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 tsp (4.5 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 0 (neutral) |
Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 100% of foods
Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 99% of foods
Cholesterol ⓘHigher in Cholesterol content than 95% of foods
Saturated Fat ⓘHigher in Saturated Fat content than 95% of foods
Monounsaturated Fat ⓘHigher in Monounsaturated Fat content than 92% of foods
Cod liver oil calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 902 | |
| Calories in 1 tsp | 41 | 4.5 g |
| Calories in 1 tbsp | 123 | 13.6 g |
| Calories in 1 cup | 1966 | 218 g |
Cod liver oil Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
The food is assumed to have 0 or no glycemic index bason on the fact that it has no carbs and that foods with 0 carbs have no glycemic index
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
300000IU of 5,000IU
6000%
Vitamin E:
0mg of 15mg
0%
Vitamin D:
750µg of 10µg
7500%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0mg of 1mg
0%
Vitamin B2:
0mg of 1mg
0%
Vitamin B3:
0mg of 16mg
0%
Vitamin B5:
0mg of 5mg
0%
Vitamin B6:
0mg of 1mg
0%
Folate:
0µg of 400µg
0%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
0mg of 550mg
0%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
250 µg
TOP 37%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 0%
0 g of 50 g
0 g (0% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 154%
100 g of 65 g
100 g (154% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 0%
0 g of 300 g
0 g (0% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
0 g of 2,000 g
0 g (0% of DV )
Other:
0 g
0 g
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
23 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
47 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
23 g
All nutrients for Cod liver oil per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 902kcal | 45% | 0% |
19.2 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Fats | 100g | 154% | 1% |
3 times more than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Net carbs | 0g | N/A | 75% |
N/A
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| Carbs | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Cholesterol | 570mg | 190% | 5% |
1.5 times more than Egg
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| Vitamin D | 250µg | 2500% | 37% |
113.6 times more than Egg
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Calcium | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Potassium | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Iron | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Copper | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Zinc | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Sodium | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin A | 30000µg | 3333% | 17% | |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Folate | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Saturated Fat | 23g | 113% | 5% |
3.8 times more than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 47g | N/A | 8% |
4.8 times more than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23g | N/A | 9% |
2.1 times less than Walnut
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 6.9g | N/A | 32% |
10 times more than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 11g | N/A | 32% |
7.5 times more than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.94g | N/A | 32% |
5.5 times more than Salmon
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 902
% Daily Value*
154%
Total Fat
100g
103%
Saturated Fat 23g
0
Trans Fat
0g
190%
Cholesterol 570mg
0
Sodium 0mg
0
Total Carbohydrate
0g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
0g
Vitamin D
10000mcg
1667%
Calcium
0mg
0
Iron
0mg
0
Potassium
0mg
0
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
Cod liver oil nutrition infographic
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References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.