Fish oil vs Fish oil
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Fish oil, cod liver is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Fish oil 902
Fish oil 902
Protein (g)
Fish oil 0
Fish oil 0
Carbs (g)
Fish oil 0
Fish oil 0
Fat (g)
Fish oil 100
Fish oil 100
Fiber (g)
Fish oil 0
Fish oil 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Fish oil, cod liver — 0g vs 0g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Fish oil, cod liver — 902 vs 902 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Fish oil, cod liver scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Fish oil | Fish oil | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 902 kcal | 902 kcal | = |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Total lipid (fat) | 100 g | 100 g | = |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 22.6 g | 29.9 g | -24% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 46.7 g | 33.8 g | +38% |
| Cholesterol | 570 mg | 710 mg | -20% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | — | 0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 30000 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 250 ug | 8.30 ug | +2912% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Iron, Fe | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Magnesium, Mg | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Phosphorus, P | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Potassium, K | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Sodium, Na | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Zinc, Zn | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Copper, Cu | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Manganese, Mn | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Selenium, Se | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 3774 kj | 3774 kj | = |
| Ash | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 30000 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 100000 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 10000 IU | 332 IU | +2912% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0.103 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 3.57 g | 6.53 g | -45% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 10.6 g | 16.6 g | -36% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.80 g | 3.89 g | -28% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 8.31 g | 7.51 g | +11% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 20.7 g | 14.8 g | +40% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 10.4 g | 5.99 g | +74% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 7.33 g | 5.59 g | +31% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 22.5 g | 31.9 g | -29% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.935 g | 2.01 g | -54% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.935 g | 1.33 g | -30% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.935 g | 3.03 g | -69% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.935 g | 1.76 g | -47% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 6.90 g | 10.1 g | -32% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.935 g | 1.97 g | -53% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 11.0 g | 10.7 g | +3% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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