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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Atlantic Herring"
| Food Name: Atlantic Herring | |
| Food Group: Fish | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 203 | Total Fat (g): 12 |
| Protein (g): 23 | Water (g): 64 |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 3 | Cholesterol (mg): 77 |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 4790 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 2735 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 2359 | Omega-6 (mg): 167 |
| EPA (20:5 n-3) (mg): 909 | DPA (22:5 n-3) (mg): 71 |
| DHA (22:6 n-3) (mg): 1105 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 120 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 36 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 1 | Vitamin D (mcg): 5 |
| Vitamin D (IU): 214 | Vitamin D3 (mcg): 5 |
| Vitamin E (mg): 1 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 4 |
| Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 12 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 12 | Folate DFE (mcg): 12 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 74 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 41 | Phosphorus (mg): 303 |
| Potassium (mg): 419 | Sodium (mg): 115 |
| Zinc (mg): 1 | Selenium (mcg): 47 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 258 | Threonine (mg): 1010 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 1061 | Leucine (mg): 1872 |
| Lysine (mg): 2115 | Methionine (mg): 682 |
| Cystine (mg): 247 | Phenylalanine (mg): 899 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 778 | Valine (mg): 1187 |
| Arginine (mg): 1378 | Histidine (mg): 678 |
| Alanine (mg): 1393 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 2358 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 3438 | Glycine (mg): 1106 |
| Proline (mg): 814 | Serine (mg): 940 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 83 | Retinol (mcg): 36 |
| PRAL Score: 12 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Atlantic Herring
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Atlantic Herring'?
100 grams of 'Atlantic Herring' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 23g (around 46% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement),
Fat – 12g (around 15% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Protein while lower in Carbohydrates, making it more suitable for diets that are high-protein and also suitable for those requiring low Carbohydrates intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Atlantic Herring'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Atlantic Herring' provides around 203 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 10% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a moderate-calorie food choice.
Is 'Atlantic Herring' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Atlantic Herring' is mainly a source of protein. It contains 23g protein, 0g carbs, and 12g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on protein.
Does 'Atlantic Herring' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Atlantic Herring' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Selenium (mcg): 47 mcg (85% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Phosphorus (mg): 303 mg (24% DV).
'Atlantic Herring' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 74 mg (6% DV),
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 419 mg (9% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 41 mg (10% DV),
Zinc (mg): 1 mg (9% DV),
Sodium (mg): 115 mg (5% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Atlantic Herring in significant amounts?
'Atlantic Herring' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin D (mcg): 5 mcg (25% DV),
Vitamin D (IU): 214 IU (27% DV),
Vitamin D3 (mcg): 5 mcg (25% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 4 mg (25% DV),
Vitamin B12 (mcg): 13 mcg (542% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV).
'Atlantic Herring' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 36 mcg (4% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 120 IU (4% DV),
Vitamin C (mg): 1 mg (1% DV),
Vitamin E (mg): 1 mg (7% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 12 mcg (3% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 12 mcg (3% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 12 mcg (3% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Atlantic Herring' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
It also contains moderate levels of:
Cholesterol (mg): 77 mg (26% of max recommended).