🐟 Protein in Herring
Herring has 18 g of protein per 100 g, along with 158 kcal, 0 g carbs and 9 g fat. That means 46% of its calories come from protein — it sits in the seafood group of the Procaaf food database.
Protein
18 g
Calories
158
Carbs
0 g
Fats
9 g
Protein by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 47 | 5.4 g | 0 g | 2.7 g |
| 50 g | 79 | 9 g | 0 g | 4.5 g |
| 100 g | 158 | 18 g | 0 g | 9 g |
| 150 g | 237 | 27 g | 0 g | 13.5 g |
| 200 g | 316 | 36 g | 0 g | 18 g |
Higher-protein alternatives
- Crab — 19 g per 100 g
- Duck Breast — 19 g per 100 g
- Haddock — 19 g per 100 g
- Lobster — 19 g per 100 g
- Mackerel — 19 g per 100 g
Similar seafood foods
Frequently asked questions
- How much protein is in herring?
- Herring contains 18 g of protein per 100 g, alongside 158 kcal, 0 g carbs and 9 g fat.
- How much protein is in 200 g of herring?
- A 200 g portion of herring gives about 36 g protein and 316 calories.
- Is herring a good protein source?
- Yes — about 46% of the calories in herring come from protein, which makes it an efficient protein source when you are eating in a deficit.
- How many calories are in 30 g of herring?
- 30 g of herring has roughly 47 calories, 5.4 g protein, 0 g carbs and 2.7 g fat.