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Cod liver

Cod liver is the fatty liver of cod, eaten fresh or preserved and used in seafood preparations.

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About Cod liver

Cod liver is the fatty internal organ of a cod fish, distinct from cod flesh and from cod-liver oil. It is eaten fresh in some preparations and is also sold preserved, commonly in tins or jars with its own oil or packing medium.

The liver is soft, rich-textured, and spreadable when preserved, with a pronounced marine flavour. It may be served with bread or vegetables, folded into seafood preparations, or used to add a dense, savoury character to salads, sauces, and other dishes.

Fresh cod liver may be prepared as an organ ingredient, while preserved liver is commonly used directly from its container. Preservation and the presence or draining of packing oil affect its texture and serving form; the specific medium is not identified.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

Cod liver

English

Foie de morue, appertisé, égoutté

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Cod liver nutrition & diet

Cod liver nutritional value

Reference: Cod liver, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the named reference form.

Calories
553kcal
Protein
5.5g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
59.0g

Per 100 g edible portion. Source: Norwegian Food Composition Table, Norwegian Food Safety Authority, www.matvaretabellen.no; retrieved 20 September 2026. The reference preparation and fat level are part of the food definition. Values may differ by recipe, brand and preparation.

Portions & preparation

Establish whether this is fresh cod liver, canned liver, pâté, or another preserved product before comparison. Drainage, added oil, salt, seasonings, and the amount actually eaten can materially change the recipe profile; match the reference to the edible liver portion.

Compare the right form: Identify cod species and whether the liver is fresh, canned, drained, oil-packed, seasoned, or incorporated into pâté.

Diet considerations

Cod liver is animal-derived seafood. Plain or preserved liver differs from pâté and spreads containing oil, salt, dairy, egg, or other ingredients. Cereal-based serving vehicles and sauces change compatibility. Portion size matters because this is typically used as a concentrated spread or prepared seafood component.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically incompatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically incompatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    May be compatible
  • Paleo
    May be compatible
  • Low-carb
    May be compatible
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically incompatible
The ingredient profile identifies an animal-derived food or derivative.
Vegetarian · Typically incompatible
The profile identifies animal flesh, seafood or a derivative excluded by a vegetarian diet.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
Seafood fits this pescatarian definition. Added meat-based stock or other ingredients would need checking separately.
Keto · May be compatible
The plain form may fit a carbohydrate-restricted diet. Check the portion, added sugar, coatings and sauces against the nutrition values above.
Paleo · May be compatible
May fit a paleo pattern, depending on the cut or form, processing and added ingredients.
Low-carb · May be compatible
The plain form may fit a carbohydrate-restricted diet. Check the portion, added sugar, coatings and sauces against the nutrition values above.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Norwegian Food Composition Table — Cod liver, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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