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Nutritional Profile of Pickled Atlantic Herring (Fish)

We got 69 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Pickled Atlantic 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-class (Top 25) for two nutrients.

These are

Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
Paullinic Acid (20:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)

Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for three additional nutrients:

Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Vitamin D3 (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) (Monounsaturated 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 great (Top 10) for seven nutrients.

Most notable of them being

Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) (Carbohydrates)
Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated (Fatty Acids)
Paullinic Acid (20:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)

Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for eight additional nutrients.

With the highest ranking of them being

Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
Retinol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Vitamin A, RAE (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Ash (Other)

You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.

Nutrient Content Of Pickled Atlantic 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 Pickled Atlantic 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 Pickled Atlantic Herring (Fish)

9.6%

18%

14.2%

55.2%

Carbs

Fats

Protein

Water

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 Pickled Atlantic 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 Pickled Atlantic Herring (Fish)

2.4%

11.9%

1.7%

Saturated

Mono

Poly

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 Pickled Atlantic 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: Pickled Atlantic Herring (Fish)

In food category: Finfish and Shellfish Products

Carbohydrates (2)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Carbohydrates, by difference	9.6 g	2.7 g	37	1584
Sugars (Total incl. NLEA)	7.7 g	2.2 g	1	943
Fatty Acids (4)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated	11.9 g	3.4 g	2	289
Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated	1.7 g	476.3 mg	154	1203
Fatty Acids, total saturated	2.4 g	674.7 mg	92	1353
Total Lipid (Fat)	18 g	5.1 g	10	486
Saturated Fats (3)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Myristic Acid (14:0)	721 mg	204.4 mg	21	450
Palmitic Acid (16:0)	1.6 g	442.3 mg	69	1114
Stearic Acid (18:0)	105 mg	29.8 mg	290	1586
Monounsaturated Fats (4)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Erucic Acid (22:1)	5.2 g	1.5 g	1	7
Oleic Acid (18:1)	1.8 g	496.1 mg	155	1596
Palmitoleic Acid (16:1)	1.4 g	391.2 mg	11	96
Paullinic Acid (20:1)	3.7 g	1 g	4	13
Polyunsaturated Fats (4)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3)	546 mg	154.8 mg	97	119
Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3)	79 mg	22.4 mg	95	120
Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3)	843 mg	239 mg	23	33
Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6)	211 mg	59.8 mg	213	2183
Amino Acids (18)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Alanine	858 mg	243.2 mg	95	262
Arginine	849 mg	240.7 mg	99	303
Aspartic Acid	1.5 g	411.1 mg	117	244
Cystine	152 mg	43.1 mg	122	344
Glutamic Acid	2.1 g	601 mg	133	430
Glycine	681 mg	193.1 mg	125	429
Histidine	418 mg	118.5 mg	158	608
Isoleucine	654 mg	185.4 mg	136	423
Leucine	1.2 g	326 mg	100	230
Lysine	1.3 g	368.5 mg	104	225
Methionine	420 mg	119.1 mg	171	547
Phenylalanine	554 mg	157.1 mg	175	526
Proline	502 mg	142.3 mg	187	633
Serine	579 mg	164.1 mg	166	527
Threonine	622 mg	176.3 mg	153	453
Tryptophan	159 mg	45.1 mg	127	306
Tyrosine	479 mg	135.8 mg	183	583
Valine	731 mg	207.2 mg	121	377
Protein (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Protein	14.2 g	4 g	147	489
Water-soluble Vitamins (9)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Folate, DFE	2 µg	0.6 µg	60	453
Folate, food	2 µg	0.6 µg	47	287
Folate, total	2 µg	0.6 µg	51	393
Niacin	3.3 mg	935.5 µg	198	1032
Pantothenic Acid	81 µg	23 µg	133	1104
Riboflavin	139 µg	39.4 µg	129	672
Thiamin	36 µg	10.2 µg	185	848
Vitamin B12	4.3 µg	1.2 µg	100	322
Vitamin B6	170 µg	48.2 µg	222	811
Fat-soluble Vitamins (8)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
alpha-Tocopherol	1.7 mg	484.8 µg	89	472
Phylloquinone	0.2 µg	0.1 µg	88	923
Retinol	258 µg	73.1 µg	12	241
Vitamin A, IU	860 IU	243.8 IU	9	405
Vitamin A, RAE	258 µg	73.1 µg	12	455
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	2.8 µg	0.8 µg	108	127
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units	113 IU	32 IU	55	108
Vitamin D3	2.8 µg	0.8 µg	50	74
Minerals (10)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Calcium, Ca	77 mg	21.8 mg	54	468
Copper, Cu	105 µg	29.8 µg	156	744
Iron, Fe	1.2 mg	345.9 µg	126	799
Magnesium, Mg	8 mg	2.3 mg	83	385
Manganese, Mn	40 µg	11.3 µg	65	990
Phosphorus, P	89 mg	25.2 mg	238	576
Potassium, K	69 mg	19.6 mg	313	832
Selenium, Se	58.5 µg	16.6 µg	53	143
Sodium, Na	870 mg	246.6 mg	19	289
Zinc, Zn	530 µg	150.3 µg	171	867
Other Micronutrients (2)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Cholesterol	13 mg	3.7 mg	151	368
Choline	104 mg	29.5 mg	28	166
Water (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Water	55.2 g	15.6 g	249	1492
Other (3)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Ash	3 g	836.3 mg	18	365
Kcal (Energy)	262 kcal	74.3 kcal	21	426
KJ (Energy)	1,100 kj	311.8 kj	5	196

Figure 3. Nutritional profile of pickled atlantic herring (fish) with 69 nutrient values.

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Common Serving Sizes Of Pickled Atlantic 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
Piece (1-3/4" X 7/8" X 1/2")	15.0 g	0.5 oz
Cubic Inch	20.0 g	0.7 oz
Oz, Boneless	28.4 g	1.0 oz
Cup	140.0 g	4.9 oz

Figure 4. Common serving sizes of pickled atlantic herring (fish)

3 Similar Finfish or Shellfish Products

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Atlantic Herring	No of Nutrients
Dry-Heated Atlantic Herring (Fish)	72
Kippered Atlantic Herring (Fish)	72
Raw Atlantic Herring (Fish)	73

Figure 5. Similar finfish and shellfish products 1 to 3.

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