Clupea harengus
Also Known As
Herring, Sea herring, Sild, Common herring, Labrador herring, Sardine, Sperling
U.S. wild-caught Atlantic herring is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.
Facts
Availability |
Year-round. Most of the herring eaten in the United States is canned and either pickled or smoked. |
Source |
U.S. wild-caught from Maine to North Carolina. |
Taste |
Small fresh herring have a more delicate flavor, while larger herring have a fuller, oilier flavor. |
Texture |
The meat of fresh herring is soft. |
Color |
The meat of fresh herring is off-white. |
Health Benefits |
Atlantic herring are a great source of omega-3s, vitamin B12, and iron. |
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition facts |
|
| Serving weight | 100 g (raw) |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 158 |
| Protein | 17.96 g |
| Fat, total | 9.04 g |
| Saturated fatty acids, total | 2.04 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Sugars, total | 0 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 60 mg |
| Selenium | 36.5 mcg |
| Sodium | 90 mg |
