Meat & fish

Herring: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 158 kcal, 18 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 9.0 g fat. A typical serving (1 fillet, 100 g) provides about 158 kcal.

Amount
Energy

158 kcal

661 kJ · 8% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein18 g · 47%
Carbohydrates0 g · 0%
Fat9.0 g · 53%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 fillet · 100 g
Energy661 kJ / 158 kcal661 kJ / 158 kcal
Fat9.0 g9.0 g
of which saturates2.0 g2.0 g
Carbohydrate0 g0 g
of which sugars0 g0 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Protein18 g18 g
Salt0.23 g0.23 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in herring?

158 kcal (661 kJ) per 100 g. 1 fillet (100 g) provides about 158 kcal.

How much fat is in herring?

9.0 g fat per 100 g, of which 2.0 g saturates. 1 fillet (100 g) has about 9.0 g.

How much protein is in herring?

18 g protein per 100 g; 1 fillet (100 g) has about 18 g. That is 47% of the energy.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Fish, herring, Atlantic, raw”, FDC ID 175116. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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