Sardines and cod liver are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals, but is one better for you than the other? Find out in this quick video.
0:00 Introduction: Sardines vs. cod liver
0:23 Cod liver oil
0:57 Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA
1:10 Comparing sardines vs. cod liver
3:50 Sardines and salmon
4:05 Learn more about the benefits of cod liver oil!
In this video, we’re going to talk about the health benefits of cod liver and sardines. Sardines are excellent for your health and a great source of omega-3s, but so is cod liver! You should consume both foods because they each have their own strengths.
Cod liver and sardines contain omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA. EPA helps reduce inflammation, while DHA supports the brain, nerves, and heart.
Sardines contain .9 to 2 grams of omega-3 fatty acids per serving while cod liver contains 9 to 11 grams per serving. Cod liver also contains significantly more vitamin D.
Sardines and cod liver contain vitamin A in its active form, retinol. Vitamin A supports vision, vision at night, and the inner mucosal membranes of your mouth, throat, sinuses, and lungs. It’s also important for your thyroid. Sardines contain 32 mcg of vitamin A, and cod liver contains 5100 mcg!
Cod liver does not surpass sardines in all aspects. Sardines are a better source of protein.
Cod liver is a rich source of folate at 300 mcg, while sardines only contain 10 mcg. Sardines contain 392 mg of calcium and 545 mg of phosphorus and cod liver contains 10 mg and 100 mg respectively.
Cod liver and sardines contain about the same amount of B12 at 10.6 mcg and 11 mcg respectively.
When comparing sardines to salmon, both fish contain B vitamins, but sardines are a better source of calcium, phosphorus, selenium, iron, magnesium, and zinc.
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Thanks for watching! I hope you’ll try adding both sardines and cod liver to your diet. I’ll see you in the next video.
51 responses to “Sardines vs Cod Liver: Which is Better for You?”
Smashing as always, Dr Berg! Loved to know more about cod liver. Thank you so much 🙏🏻
Hi cod liver is the best omega fatty acid Guyana South America Canada
You’re very welcome! Glad you liked the video!
Thanks, Dr. Berg for recommending Cod Liver a few years back. Been having it regularly ever since and often together with sardines or salmon! Very tasty combos!
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Never knew Guyana was part of Canada!
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@@ianstuart5660 Yeah, as a Canadian it’s a funny thing to hear. Do they know something, we don’t? 😂😂
Thanks Dr… I have cod liver oil a few times a week, a tablespoon’s worth each time. Don’t have sardines often but local seafood shop sells them fresh
I eat both products – I learned to love cod liver….it’s really very good. I love sardines – especially Nuri brand….but I try all sorts – cheap to expensive….always in olive oil
I love fish, but have never had sardines. What does it taste like and how do you get pass eating the bones? Thanks
Me, too. I like Nuri and Wild Planet with spicy mustard… 😁
I heard that sardines are healthier packed in water instead of olive oil as the olive oil can’t be trusted to be extra virgin, cold pressed and 100% olive oil and not a blend. If you can verify from the brand that it’s at least 100% olive oil and not a blend then I would consume it. If not, I wouldn’t.
Sardines are so small their bones are almost imperceptible! I believe most people would not know they were eating the entire fish, bones and all!
Dr Berg, I thought I’d be smart and get a ferment Cod Liver oil supplement. I experienced a migraine for 2 days after taking! There’s no question in my mind I have a low histamine intolerance issue. I’ll stick to the non-fermented😕
sardines are ok but I like mackerel better and yes I tried cod livers for the first time this year. now am going to combine the 2
I like mackerel more too, despite the strong flavour. Loaded with fats!
Great. Enjoy there!
Cod liver is the winner! We have beautiful cod here in the UK. You’re wonderful as always, Dr Berg! Thanks for this great information ❤🎉
Where do you get it in the Uk? I can’t find canned cod liver like I can sardines, mackerel or salmon??
Love taking CLO in the winter. Dosage is 3 tablespoons/ day for 3 weeks. Then take a 3 week break. But its getting pricey here in the US. Any suggestion to save dollars and pounds?
But we don’t get cod liver from the chippy or fishmonger
@@NoName88837 Rarely see cod liver here in the US. But had it in Oslo regularly while visiting a friend.
and how do you eat the cod liver to mask the strong taste? I love sardines but I can’t eat cod liver
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I mix it together and add finely chopped onion and it makes a great meal❤
That’s great. Enjoy!
I now eat both once a week but it’s a new routine and thanks to your good advice in other videos. Appreciate this side by side comparison.
You’re welcome. Wishing you good health!
Sardine liver! This has to be the answer to all my problems!
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Thanks for explaining the difference between cod liver and salmon muscle meat!
❤❤❤I been eating sardines for lunch. Wow, I seen these before. Great to know. Breakfast 2 raw egggs. Lunch sardines and avocado. And dinner Carne asada tacos. Thank you .. ill try them..
Sardines ❤eat everyday day n night
Awesome meals!
I found it is best to cook the egg whites and leave the yolks runny from a health standpoint.
Raw egg whites block protein.
I’d recommend trying to get down to 2 meals or 1, versus 3 different meals, which are eliminating you from getting any fasting, makes your body work more/rest less, etc.
glad to hear it, I eat both, the cod liver once every 2 weeks in a salmon salad with 3 eggs and parsley (like an egg salad).
Yum, sounds great!
I eat a tin of sardines everyday for breakfast along, been doing it for years, its great.
I like cod liver and a great recipe is: boil eggs as many as you want, a bit hard so that the yolk is firm. Cut the eggs in halves and take out the yolks. Mix the yolks with cod liver (one can to maybe four yolks) and use the spices you like. Put the yolk/cod liver mix into the egg halves where the yolks have been. Use any topping you like, or no topping.
Hope you understand this 😁 Greetings from Sweden 💖
Thanks for sharing but that’s too much work for me, lol! And I never cook my yolks hard because a lot of the nutrients die. Soft boiled or poached are the standard recommendation by nutritionists.
I’m gonna try this, thanks!
Hey, thanks for sharing, will surely try it! 🙂
Can’t go wrong with Viking recipes! 😀
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Thank you! I am buying some smoked cod liver tomorrow, and will try this. In Canada, we call that “devilled eggs”. You can mix different ingredients with the yolks, as well as toppings. Take care! xx 🙂
I have been eating sardines daily for many years. In the past year I added cod liver oil and canned cod livers as you recommended. Besides lower inflammation, it makes my skin GLOW. Thank you Dr. Berg!
I like sardines even though I’m not a fish-fan. In olive oil, a touch of mayo, hard-boiled egg, and some green olives. Have a lot stored up in case things get crazy. My mom used to give me cod-liver oil in a little orange juice when I was growing up. Going to add cod liver to my regimen. Thanks Dr. Berg, you’re the best!
I’ve had a tin of cod liver in my cabinet for a year. After watching this video I finally wanted to try it, and I’m glad I did! It is delicious ! I will be buying more cod liver for sure…. Thankyou❤
Hi shel how r u,did u try the Cod liver
This is a major part of my dog’s diets. They’re beautiful and energetic, happy dogs.
Try raw mackerel, mine looked like they were French polished !
I had no idea you could even buy these. I stay away from oil supplements because they are mostly oxidised but these are oncredible for omega 3! I got online and ordered some immediately! Thank you!
I chop up onions and coat the sardines in a touch of turmeric, fry then in olive oil slightly then garnish with coriander. Tastes amazingggg
Thank you for the factual information. I eat sardines 3 times a week.
Delicious and my bloodwork is always good. Will experiment and try the cod liver by introducing it once a week. Still biased towards sardines because they really are delicious.