Atlantic herring

Atlantic Herring · Clupea harengus harengus

Fish, herring, Atlantic, raw

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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8%
158 kcal Calories
36%
18.0 g Protein
0%
0.0 g Carbs
12%
9.0 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 42/100

How many beneficial nutrients Fish, herring, Atlantic, raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Fish, herring, Atlantic, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Fish, herring, Atlantic, raw is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Vitamin B12570% Selenium66% Protein36% Vitamin D21% Niacin (B3)20% Phosphorus19% Riboflavin (B2)18% Vitamin B618% Pantothenic Acid (B5)13% Choline12% Copper10%

Full nutrition breakdown

  • Beneficial
  • Moderate
  • Limit
  • Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate0.0 g
0%
Dietary Fiber0.0 g
0%
Total Sugars0.0 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat9.0 g
12%
Saturated Fat2.0 g
10%
Monounsaturated Fat3.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.1 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids103.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids130.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein18.0 g
36%
Histidine529.0 mg
Isoleucine828.0 mg
Leucine1,460.0 mg
Lysine1,650.0 mg
Methionine532.0 mg
Phenylalanine701.0 mg
Threonine787.0 mg
Tryptophan201.0 mg
Valine925.0 mg
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)28.0 mcg
3%
Vitamin C0.7 mg
1%
Vitamin D4.2 mcg
21%
Vitamin E1.1 mg
7%
Vitamin K0.1 mcg
0%
Thiamin (B1)0.1 mg
8%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
18%
Niacin (B3)3.2 mg
20%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
18%
Folate (B9)10.0 mcg
3%
Vitamin B1213.7 mcg
570%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.6 mg
13%
Choline65.0 mg
12%
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium57.0 mg
4%
Iron1.1 mg
6%
Magnesium32.0 mg
8%
Phosphorus236.0 mg
19%
Potassium327.0 mg
7%
Sodium90.0 mg
4%
Zinc1.0 mg
9%
Copper0.1 mg
10%
Manganese0.0 mg
2%
Selenium36.5 mcg
66%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol60.0 mg
20%
Phytosterols~
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol0.0 g
Caffeine0.0 mg
Theobromine0.0 mg
Ash1.5 g

About Fish, herring, Atlantic, raw

Herring is a small, oily, silver fish that has fed coastal communities across the North Atlantic for centuries. It is often sold pickled, smoked (as kippers) or salted, traditions born from the need to preserve a fish that was once landed in vast quantities.

As an oily fish it is genuinely nutrient-rich: around 158 calories per 100 grams, with high-quality protein, a generous load of heart-friendly omega-3 fats, and some of the best natural levels of vitamin D and vitamin B12 you will find in any food. It also brings selenium and a little iron. Being small and short-lived, it is low in mercury.

Herring is one of the most nutritious and sustainable fish around. Whether grilled fresh, smoked or pickled, it is a flavorful way to get omega-3s and vitamin D — though the pickled and salted forms are high in sodium, so those are best enjoyed in moderation.

Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Fish, herring, Atlantic, raw?

There are 158 calories in 100 g of Fish, herring, Atlantic, raw, or about 134 calories in 3 oz (85 g).

How much protein is in Fish, herring, Atlantic, raw?

Fish, herring, Atlantic, raw contains 18.0 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Fish, herring, Atlantic, raw?

Fish, herring, Atlantic, raw has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Fish, herring, Atlantic, raw?

Fish, herring, Atlantic, raw provides 9.0 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Fish, herring, Atlantic, raw a good source of?

Fish, herring, Atlantic, raw is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (570% DV), Selenium (66% DV), Protein (36% DV), Vitamin D (21% DV) and Niacin (B3) (20% DV) and a good source of Phosphorus, Riboflavin (B2), Vitamin B6, Pantothenic Acid (B5), Choline and Copper (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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