NOW Foods Cod Liver Oil
vs
Norwegian Gold Super Critical Omega
Supplement Comparison

  • Vitamin D: Norwegian Gold Super Critical Omega has 11× more
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    • Side-by-side charts with label nutrient amounts, per serving
    • Nutrient forms as listed on the label
    • 12 nutrients compared
Bar chart: per-serving label amounts and listed forms for NOW Foods Cod Liver Oil vs Norwegian Gold Super Critical Omega.

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Frequently asked questions

Which active ingredients does NOW Foods Cod Liver Oil have?

  • Vitamin A appears as Retinyl Palmitate and Cod Liver Oil
  • Vitamin D appears as Cholecalciferol and Cod Liver Oil
  • Cod Liver Oil

Which active ingredients does Norwegian Gold Super Critical Omega have?

  • Vitamin D appears as Cholecalciferol (D3)
  • Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) appears as Unspecified
  • Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) appears as Unspecified
  • Lipase

Which categories do NOW Foods Cod Liver Oil and Norwegian Gold Super Critical Omega belong to?

  • Single Mineral
  • Single Vitamin
  • Fish Oil and Omega-3

What health concerns do NOW Foods Cod Liver Oil and Norwegian Gold Super Critical Omega address?

  • Anti-Inflammatory Support
  • Brain, Focus & Cognitive Function
  • Eye Health
  • General Health
  • Heart & Cardiovascular Health
  • Immune System Support
  • Joint & Bone Health

Which product has a higher amount of Vitamin D per serving?

  • Norwegian Gold Super Critical Omega has the highest total amount of Vitamin D: 3000 IU per serving

How do the serving sizes compare between the two supplements?

  • Serving size:
    • NOW Foods Cod Liver Oil: 1 softgel
    • Norwegian Gold Super Critical Omega: 2 softgels
  • Vitamin A
    • This supplement has 750 mcg RAE
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 900 mcg RAE
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 700 mcg RAE
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 3000 mcg RAE
  • Vitamin D
    • This supplement has 270 IU
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 600 IU
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 600 IU
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 4000 IU
  • Vitamin D
    • This supplement has 3000 IU
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 600 IU
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 600 IU
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 4000 IU

Last updated: February 15, 2026

  • Sources & Methodology: Nutrient data and forms are taken directly from Supplement Facts labels. Reviewed and standardized by the VIOscan Research Team. Learn more on the Methodology page.
  • We show the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) when available. If no RDA exists, we show the Adequate Intake (AI). Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) are used for upper limits. Unless otherwise noted, RDAs shown correspond to healthy adults aged 19–50 years and are sex-specific. Separate values exist for 51–70 years and >70 years, and pregnancy and lactation are excluded. All values come from the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), Food and Nutrition Board (FNB).
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  • Author: VIOscan Research Team