Cod Liver Oil No. 5
by Sonne's · liquid · 16 fl. Oz.
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 7 97311 05001 4
- DSLD label 206257
- Serving 1 to 3 tsp (5-15 mL); amounts per 1 tsp
- 96 servings
Cod Liver Oil No. 5 by Sonne's lists 4 ingredients, 4 with an amount per serving of 1 tsp, such as 4,000 IU of vitamin A and 400 IU (10 mcg) of vitamin D, beside 4 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on August 23, 2019.
What is in Cod Liver Oil No. 5?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 tsp. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 36 Calories | ||
| Calories from Fat | 36 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 4 g | 6% | Higher than 84% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) (median 1.5 g). |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g | 5% | 34% of 5,234 products listing saturated fat give more (median 1 g). |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2 g | Higher than 81% of 989 products listing monounsaturated fat (median 1 g). | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g | 39% of 1,759 products listing polyunsaturated fat give more (median 1 g). | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid | 440 mg | Higher than 68% of 3,134 products listing EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) (median 300 mg). | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | 440 mg | Higher than 77% of 3,627 products listing DHA (median 232 mg). | |
| Vitamin A | 4,000 IU | 80% | 47% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin D | 400 IU (10 mcg) | 100% | 57% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 206257 (entered August 23, 2019), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient.
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Cod Liver Oil No. 5's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Natural Omega-3 Arctic Cod Liver OilBluebonnet 8 shared, 87% alike
- Cod Liver Oil LiquidKirkman 8 shared, 83% alike
- Cod Liver Oil Liquid Natural Lemon Lime FlavorKirkman 8 shared, 83% alike
- EPA-DHAEndo-met Laboratories 6 shared, 82% alike
- EPA-DHA 1000 mgProgressive Professional from Progressive Laboratories 6 shared, 82% alike
- Norwegian Cod Liver Oil Lemon FlavorVital Nutrients · off the market 8 shared, 79% alike
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Wipe off lip of bottle after using.
- Recommendation: For best results, take up to 3 teaspoons daily. Can be taken by the spoonful or in 2 oz. of juice. May also be taken before bedtime on an empty stomach.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- We routinely test to ensure this product is free from heavy metals and pesticides.
- Storage
- Refrigerate after opening.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 206257.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Norwegian Cod Liver Oil.
How many labels does Cod Liver Oil No. 5 have?
One label is on file, entered on August 23, 2019.
- Label 206257 (current) Entered August 23, 2019 · on the market · 16 fl. Oz. · UPC 7 97311 05001 4
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Sonne's Organic Foods, Inc. (distributor), N. Kansas City, MO. All Sonne's products.