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Nutritional Profile of Raw Herring - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 48 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Herring.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks quite high (Top 100) for six nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks high (Top 250) for three additional nutrients:
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (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 quite high (Top 25) for two nutrients.
These are
- Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Capric Acid (10:0) (Saturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks well (Top 50) for nine additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Vitamin B12 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Paullinic Acid (20:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw Herring
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 Herring
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 Herring
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 Herring
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 Herring
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 Herring
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 Herring
In food category: Finfish and Shellfish Products
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 3.7 g | 1.1 g | 98 | 1180 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.1 g | 603.8 mg | 119 | 1088 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 2 g | 578.3 mg | 113 | 1433 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 9 g | 2.6 g | 79 | 847 |
| Saturated Fats (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 21 | 527 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 37 | 698 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 554 mg | 157.1 mg | 48 | 597 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 1.4 g | 382.7 mg | 88 | 1178 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 109 mg | 30.9 mg | 286 | 1582 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 840 mg | 238.1 mg | 26 | 36 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 1.5 g | 430.9 mg | 171 | 1669 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 622 mg | 176.3 mg | 55 | 374 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 721 mg | 204.4 mg | 34 | 82 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 862 mg | 244.4 mg | 45 | 58 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 55 mg | 15.6 mg | 114 | 142 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 709 mg | 201 mg | 29 | 39 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 60 mg | 17 mg | 108 | 234 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 130 mg | 36.9 mg | 253 | 2264 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 103 mg | 29.2 mg | 161 | 853 |
| Parinaric Acid (18:4) | 214 mg | 60.7 mg | 19 | 28 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 18 g | 5.1 g | 115 | 388 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 10 µg | 2.8 µg | 52 | 445 |
| Folate, food | 10 µg | 2.8 µg | 39 | 279 |
| Folate, total | 10 µg | 2.8 µg | 43 | 382 |
| Niacin | 3.2 mg | 912.9 µg | 201 | 1047 |
| Riboflavin | 233 µg | 66.1 µg | 62 | 578 |
| Thiamin | 92 µg | 26.1 µg | 138 | 792 |
| Vitamin B12 | 13.7 µg | 3.9 µg | 30 | 89 |
| Vitamin B6 | 302 µg | 85.6 µg | 154 | 679 |
| Vitamin C | 700 µg | 198.4 µg | 63 | 616 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 1.1 mg | 303.3 µg | 140 | 536 |
| Phylloquinone | 0.1 µg | 0.03 µg | 89 | 924 |
| Retinol | 28 µg | 7.9 µg | 108 | 453 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 28 µg | 7.9 µg | 109 | 684 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 4.2 µg | 1.2 µg | 94 | 113 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 57 mg | 16.2 mg | 72 | 490 |
| Copper, Cu | 92 µg | 26.1 µg | 167 | 757 |
| Iron, Fe | 1.1 mg | 311.8 µg | 136 | 811 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 32 mg | 9.1 mg | 59 | 306 |
| Phosphorus, P | 236 mg | 66.9 mg | 140 | 428 |
| Potassium, K | 327 mg | 92.7 mg | 168 | 571 |
| Selenium, Se | 36.5 µg | 10.3 µg | 147 | 326 |
| Sodium, Na | 90 mg | 25.5 mg | 263 | 1059 |
| Zinc, Zn | 990 µg | 280.7 µg | 125 | 814 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 17 mg | 111 | 321 |
| Choline | 65 mg | 18.4 mg | 164 | 511 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 72 g | 20.4 g | 96 | 978 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 158 kcal | 44.8 kcal | 108 | 530 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Herring
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Oz, Boneless, Raw | 28.4 g | 1.0 oz |
16 Similar Finfish or Shellfish Products
Explore the nutrient content of similar finfish and shellfish products below by clicking on their names.
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| Atlantic Herring | No of Nutrients |
| 72 | |
| 72 | |
(Fish) | 69 |
(Fish) | 73 |
| Herring | No of Nutrients |
(Coated, Made With Fat) | 57 |
(Coated, Made Without Fat) | 57 |
(Made With Fat) | 50 |
(Made Without Fat) | 50 |
(Unspecified Cooking Method) | 50 |
(Salted) | 48 |
(Coated) | 54 |
| 44 | |
(In Cream Sauce) | 54 |
| 47 | |
| Pacific Herring | No of Nutrients |
| 64 | |
(Fish) | 64 |
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