How Much Does a Whole Fish of Herring Weigh?
A whole fish of herring weighs about 270 grams (9.5 oz).
That is the USDA average for one whole fish of herring, which has 662 calories and 54 g of protein. Sizes vary, so weigh yours if you track closely.
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662cal
in 1 whole fish of herring (270 g)Protein54 g33% of calories
Fat39 g54% of calories
Carbs21 g13% of calories
33% of a 2,000 calorie day
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Herring weight by size and measure
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 fillet of herring | 90 g | 3.2 oz | 221 |
| 1 whole fish of herring | 270 g | 9.5 oz | 662 |
| 1 cup of herring | 135 g | 4.8 oz | 331 |
Herring calories by serving size
Common amounts of herring with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50g | 50 g | 123 | 10 g | 7.2 g | 3.9 g |
| 1/2 cup | 68 g | 165 | 14 g | 9.7 g | 5.3 g |
| 1 fillet | 90 g | 221 | 18 g | 13 g | 7 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 245 | 20 g | 14 g | 7.8 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 278 | 23 g | 16 g | 8.8 g |
| 1 cup | 135 g | 331 | 27 g | 19 g | 11 g |
| 2 fillets | 180 g | 441 | 36 g | 26 g | 14 g |
| 200g | 200 g | 490 | 40 g | 29 g | 16 g |
| 1 whole fish | 270 g | 662 | 54 g | 39 g | 21 g |
| 2 whole fishes | 540 g | 1323 | 109 g | 77 g | 42 g |
Herring vs similar foods
Calories per 100 g compared with other fish and seafood.
Herring: common questions
How much does a whole fish of herring weigh?
About 270 g, or 9.5 oz.
How many calories are in a whole fish of herring?
A whole fish of herring has 662 calories.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2706261. Original description: Fish, herring. Portion weights are USDA household measures.