Food guide

Pickled Herring

Pickled Herring is a widely eaten fish or shellfish, usually served with grain or vegetables.

SeafoodProtein-Rich

Pickled Herring, a nutrient-dense seafood food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of pickled herring for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g — 262 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Pickled Herring
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	262 kcal	262 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	14.2 g	14.2 g	5.4 g
Carbohydrate	9.6 g	9.6 g	3.7 g
Fat	18 g	18 g	6.9 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g	0 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of pickled herring, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Pickled Herring
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	258 µg	258 µg	29%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	2.8 µg	2.8 µg	14%
Vitamin E	1.7 mg	1.7 mg	11%
Vitamin K	0.2 µg	0.2 µg	<1%
Thiamin	0.036 mg	0.036 mg	3%
Riboflavin	0.14 mg	0.14 mg	11%
Niacin	3.3 mg	3.3 mg	21%
Vitamin B6	0.17 mg	0.17 mg	10%
Folate	2 µg	2 µg	<1%
Vitamin B12	4.3 µg	4.3 µg	179%
Pantothenic acid	0.081 mg	0.081 mg	2%
Choline	104 mg	104 mg	19%
Minerals
Calcium	77 mg	77 mg	6%
Iron	1.2 mg	1.2 mg	7%
Magnesium	8 mg	8 mg	2%
Phosphorus	89 mg	89 mg	7%
Potassium	69 mg	69 mg	1%
Sodium	870 mg	870 mg	38%
Zinc	0.53 mg	0.53 mg	5%
Selenium	58.5 µg	58.5 µg	106%
Copper	0.11 mg	0.11 mg	12%
Manganese	0.04 mg	0.04 mg	2%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Fish, herring, Atlantic, pickled

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat pickled herring?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Pickled Herring is a widely eaten fish or shellfish, usually served with grain or vegetables.

How to include it

Cook to a safe temperature and serve with vegetables or a whole grain.
Typical pairing ideas: Rice, Vegetables, Lemon.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.