🐟 Herring has 158 calories per 100 g — 158 in 1 fillet
Seafood · Serving: 1 fillet (100 g) · Values are USDA-based estimates.
per 100 g
per serving (1 fillet)
macros per 100 g
Nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (100 g) | % Daily Value (per 100 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 158 kcal | 158 kcal | 7.9% |
| Protein | 18 g | 18 g | 36% |
| Carbs | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 9 g | 9 g | 11.5% |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 90 mg | 90 mg | 3.9% |
| Potassium | 360 mg | 360 mg | 7.7% |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 70 mg | 5.4% |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 1.3 mg | 7.2% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
% Daily Value is based on US Daily Values (calories 2000, protein 50 g, carbs 275 g, fat 78 g, fibre 28 g, sugar 50 g, sodium 2300 mg, potassium 4700 mg, calcium 1300 mg, iron 18 mg, vitamin C 90 mg). A dash means the value is not available for this food, not zero.
Is Herring healthy?
With 158 calories and 18g protein per 100 g, Herring sits in the mid-range range for everyday foods. As with any single food, what matters most is the overall pattern of what you eat across the day.
This is general information about the food's nutrition profile, not medical or dietary advice for any individual.
How it fits your goals
- General eating: at 158 kcal per 100 g, a serving of 1 fillet contributes 158 kcal — easy to slot into a day once you know the number.
- Protein focus: 18g protein per 100 g (18g per serving) — a strong protein choice.
- Lower-carb eating: 0g carbs per 100 g — relatively low in carbs.
General information only — not a personal diet plan.
Similar foods
Compared with Herring (158 kcal / 100 g): Cuttlefish has 160 kcal per 100 g. Octopus has 164 kcal per 100 g. Compare any two foods →
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Herring?
Herring has 158 calories per 100 g, and 158 calories in 1 fillet (100 g).
How much protein is in Herring?
18g protein per 100 g, or 18g per serving.
How much sugar is in Herring?
0g sugar per 100 g, or 0g per serving.
What is a serving of Herring?
On this page, a serving is 1 fillet (100 g). Per-serving values are calculated as the per-100 g value × grams ÷ 100.