Cod liver oil nutrition facts
Per 1 tbsp · 14 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein0g0% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat14g100% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Sodium free
At a glance
One serving of Cod liver oil (1 tbsp, 14 g) has 123 calories, with 0 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (100% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (453% DV) and Vitamin D (227% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 26% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin A453%
- Vitamin D227%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
Nothing notable
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Cholesterol26%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 tbsp (14 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 4,080 μg | 453% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 34 μg | 227% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0 μg | 0% |
Full breakdown · 8 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Retinol | 4,080 μg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 3 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per listed serving.
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Burning 123 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 23minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 15minCycling (moderate)
- 10minRunning (6 mph)
- 17minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cod liver oil?
One serving of Cod liver oil (1 tbsp) has 123 calories, which works out to 902 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.1% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Cod liver oil high in protein?
Not especially. It has 0 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 0% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Cod liver oil keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 0% of calories.
How much sodium is in Cod liver oil?
0 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
