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Nutritional Profile of Raw Pacific Herring (Fish)
We got 64 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Pacific Herring (Fish).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks first-rate (Top 25) for three nutrients.
These are
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for three additional nutrients:
- Paullinic Acid (20:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Finfish and Shellfish Products) shows that it ranks top-of-the-line (Top 10) for one nutrient:
- Myristic Acid (14:0) (Saturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for seven additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw Pacific Herring (Fish)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Raw Pacific Herring (Fish)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Raw Pacific Herring (Fish)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Raw Pacific Herring (Fish)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Raw Pacific Herring (Fish)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Raw Pacific Herring (Fish)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Raw Pacific Herring (Fish)
In food category: Finfish and Shellfish Products
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 6.9 g | 1.9 g | 24 | 660 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.4 g | 686.1 mg | 109 | 1022 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 3.3 g | 924.2 mg | 52 | 1160 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 13.9 g | 3.9 g | 31 | 608 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 913 mg | 258.8 mg | 8 | 315 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 2 g | 572.7 mg | 42 | 978 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 257 mg | 72.9 mg | 188 | 1434 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 1.5 g | 422.4 mg | 13 | 21 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 2.9 g | 825 mg | 85 | 1309 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 1.1 g | 300.5 mg | 18 | 134 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 1.4 g | 385.6 mg | 18 | 33 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 689 mg | 195.3 mg | 68 | 86 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 172 mg | 48.8 mg | 31 | 51 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 969 mg | 274.7 mg | 12 | 20 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 96 mg | 27.2 mg | 79 | 198 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 192 mg | 54.4 mg | 223 | 2202 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 57 mg | 16.2 mg | 203 | 899 |
| Parinaric Acid (18:4) | 248 mg | 70.3 mg | 13 | 22 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 991 mg | 280.9 mg | 73 | 158 |
| Arginine | 981 mg | 278.1 mg | 87 | 222 |
| Aspartic Acid | 1.7 g | 476.3 mg | 102 | 221 |
| Cystine | 176 mg | 49.9 mg | 107 | 320 |
| Glutamic Acid | 2.5 g | 694.6 mg | 118 | 397 |
| Glycine | 787 mg | 223.1 mg | 113 | 358 |
| Histidine | 483 mg | 136.9 mg | 146 | 550 |
| Isoleucine | 755 mg | 214 mg | 121 | 347 |
| Leucine | 1.3 g | 377 mg | 87 | 212 |
| Lysine | 1.5 g | 428.1 mg | 91 | 204 |
| Methionine | 485 mg | 137.5 mg | 154 | 484 |
| Phenylalanine | 640 mg | 181.4 mg | 157 | 450 |
| Proline | 580 mg | 164.4 mg | 173 | 570 |
| Serine | 669 mg | 189.7 mg | 152 | 440 |
| Threonine | 719 mg | 203.8 mg | 133 | 373 |
| Tryptophan | 184 mg | 52.2 mg | 116 | 281 |
| Tyrosine | 553 mg | 156.8 mg | 165 | 518 |
| Valine | 845 mg | 239.6 mg | 99 | 282 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 16.4 g | 4.6 g | 131 | 425 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 57 | 450 |
| Folate, food | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 44 | 284 |
| Folate, total | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 48 | 389 |
| Niacin | 2.2 mg | 623.7 µg | 266 | 1231 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 1 mg | 283.5 µg | 23 | 235 |
| Riboflavin | 200 µg | 56.7 µg | 78 | 611 |
| Thiamin | 60 µg | 17 µg | 163 | 824 |
| Vitamin B12 | 10 µg | 2.8 µg | 45 | 116 |
| Vitamin B6 | 450 µg | 127.6 µg | 84 | 531 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Retinol | 32 µg | 9.1 µg | 104 | 449 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 106 IU | 30.1 IU | 77 | 932 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 32 µg | 9.1 µg | 105 | 680 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 83 mg | 23.5 mg | 48 | 462 |
| Copper, Cu | 78 µg | 22.1 µg | 181 | 771 |
| Iron, Fe | 1.1 mg | 317.5 µg | 134 | 809 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 32 mg | 9.1 mg | 59 | 306 |
| Manganese, Mn | 45 µg | 12.8 µg | 63 | 985 |
| Phosphorus, P | 228 mg | 64.6 mg | 148 | 436 |
| Potassium, K | 423 mg | 119.9 mg | 92 | 475 |
| Selenium, Se | 36.5 µg | 10.3 µg | 147 | 326 |
| Sodium, Na | 74 mg | 21 mg | 278 | 1075 |
| Zinc, Zn | 530 µg | 150.3 µg | 171 | 867 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 77 mg | 21.8 mg | 94 | 304 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 71.5 g | 20.3 g | 101 | 996 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 2.4 g | 671.9 mg | 30 | 423 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 195 kcal | 55.3 kcal | 73 | 493 |
| KJ (Energy) | 816 kj | 231.3 kj | 30 | 377 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Pacific Herring (Fish)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Fillet | 184.0 g | 6.5 oz |
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