What is Herring? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Herring?

The herring is a kind of medium sized fish with an oily meat. The raw fish has a pale pink color and when cooked it becomes white and grey. The flavor is fishy and oily. The taste depends on how the fish has been prepared, whether cooked or smoked and preserved in salt, the flavor varies some. It is a popular fish for smoking, which adds an extra layer of flavor. Creamed herring is a popular item sold premade in a rich cream sauce. This fish is used in much of Europe and the U.S.

What does Herring Taste Like?

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Ingredients

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The herring is a kind of medium sized fish with an oily meat. The raw fish has a pale pink color and when cooked it becomes white and grey. The flavor is fishy and oily. The taste depends on how the fish has been prepared, whether cooked or smoked and preserved in salt, the flavor varies some. It is a popular fish for smoking, which adds an extra layer of flavor. Creamed herring is a popular item sold premade in a rich cream sauce. This fish is used in much of Europe and the U.S.

Herring Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Fillet184g

FilletHerring
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories291kcal15%
Fats17g63%
Sat. fats4g51%
Mono. Fats
7g
45%
Trans fatsN/A
Carbs0g0%
Sugars0g0%
Fiber0g0%
Proteins33g125%
Cholesterol
110mg
105%
Sodium166mg21%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Herring?

1 Fillet of Herring contains 33 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Herring?

1 Fillet of Herring contains 0 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Herring?

1 Fillet of Herring contains 17 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Herring?

1 Fillet of Herring contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Fillet of Herring?

There are 291 calories in 1 Fillet of Herring.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Herring?

There are 45 calories in 1 oz of Herring.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Herring?

There are 717 calories in 1 pound of Herring.

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