Calories in 1/4 Cup of Herring
1/4 cup of herring (34 g) has 83 calories. That is 4% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 6.8 g of protein, 4.8 g of fat and 2.6 g of carbohydrates, a split of 33% protein, 54% fat and 13% carbs. For comparison, 1/2 cup of herring has 165 calories. Burning 83 calories takes about 15 minutes of brisk walking or 7 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 34 g | 83 | 6.8 g | 4.8 g | 2.6 g |
| 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 |
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Herring: common questions
How many calories are in 1/4 cup of herring?
1/4 cup of herring weighs about 34 g and has 83 calories.
How much protein is in 1/4 cup of herring?
1/4 cup of herring has 6.8 g of protein, which is 14% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/4 cup of herring?
1/4 cup of herring has 2.6 g of carbohydrates, including 0.1 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much herring is 100 calories?
100 calories of herring is 41 g, about 1/2 fillet of herring.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2706261. Original description: Fish, herring. Portion weights are USDA household measures.