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Fish oil, cod liver vs Oil, wheat germ

Original comparison by NutriVerdict

Bottom line: Fish oil, cod liver and Oil, wheat germ score the same on nutrient density, 88 of 100.

Cod liver fish oil and wheat germ oil both score 88 of 100, reflecting how similar these two fats are in composition. Both are 100 g fat per 100 g with no protein, carbs, fiber, or sodium. The only measurable difference in this data is calories, 902 kcal for the fish oil versus 884 kcal for the wheat germ oil, a gap of less than 20 kcal per 100 g.

Choose wheat germ oil when a plant-based fat is preferred, or cod liver oil when an animal-based fat is preferred, since the macro numbers here do not meaningfully separate them. Both sit at identical scores, so this pair is essentially a tie by nutrient density; the honest note is that neither offers protein, carbs, or fiber, since both are used purely as cooking or supplement fats.

Head to head, per 100 g

MetricFish oil, cod liverOil, wheat germ
Nutrient Density Score8888
Calories902 kcal884 kcal
Protein0 g0 g
Carbohydrate0 g0 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Sugars-0 g
Total fat100 g100 g
Saturated fat23 g19 g
Sodium0 mg0 mg
Potassium0 mg0 mg
Calcium0 mg0 mg
Iron0 mg0 mg
Magnesium0 mg0 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg
Vitamin A30000 ug0 ug
Vitamin E-149 mg
Cholesterol570 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

Frequently asked questions

Which has more protein, Fish oil, cod liver or Oil, wheat germ?

Fish oil, cod liver has more protein, 0 g per 100 g to 0 g.

Which has fewer calories?

Oil, wheat germ is lower in calories, 884 kcal per 100 g to 902 kcal.

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