
Herring
BLS 4.0 food: Herring raw (Hering roh), code T102100 · cross-reference USDA FDC #175116
Per portion (125 g)
Verified benefits — authorised EU health claims
Herring meets the legal condition for these claims (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and (EU) No 432/2012). The numbers show exactly why.
Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart.
DHA contributes to maintenance of normal brain function.
DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
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Replacing saturated fats in the diet with unsaturated fats contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.
Vitamin D contributes to normal absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus.
Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function.
Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth.
Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
Riboflavin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal red blood cells.
Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
Riboflavin contributes to the normal metabolism of iron.
Riboflavin contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Niacin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
Niacin contributes to normal psychological function.
Niacin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
Niacin contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Pantothenic acid contributes to normal mental performance.
Pantothenic acid contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Vitamin B6 contributes to normal psychological function.
Vitamin B6 contributes to normal red blood cell formation.
Vitamin B6 contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
Vitamin B6 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity.
Vitamin B12 contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
Vitamin B12 contributes to normal psychological function.
Vitamin B12 contributes to normal red blood cell formation.
Vitamin B12 contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
Vitamin B12 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Potassium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
Potassium contributes to normal muscle function.
Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Selenium contributes to normal spermatogenesis.
Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal nails.
Selenium contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
Selenium contributes to the normal thyroid function.
Iodine contributes to normal cognitive function.
Iodine contributes to the normal production of thyroid hormones and normal thyroid function.
Iodine contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
Also low in sodium — which relates to the authorised claims: “Reducing consumption of sodium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.”
Goals this food supports
Full nutrient profile
Values per 100 g edible portion as published by the Max Rubner-Institut (BLS 4.0, 10.25826/Data20251217-134202-0). "Origin" is the MRI's own data-provenance label; open "reference" for the underlying study or database. %NRV = share of the EU Nutrient Reference Value (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011, Annex XIII).
Energy & macronutrients
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 125 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 150 kcal | 188 kcal | BLS ENERCC · Calculated by formula | |
| Protein | 17.2 g | 21.5 g | BLS PROT625 · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceNational Food Institute, Food data (frida.fooddata.dk), version 5.2, May 2024 Converted value from: Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Fat | 9 g | 11.3 g | BLS FAT · Other nutrient databasereferenceLeibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie, SFK Online Version 2016 | |
| Carbohydrate (available) | 0 g | 0 g | BLS CHO · Calculated by formula | |
| Sugars (total) | 0 g | 0 g | BLS SUGAR · Calculated by formula | |
| starch | 0 g | 0 g | BLS STARCH · Logische Null | |
| Dietary fibre | 0 g | 0 g | BLS FIBT · Logische Null | |
| fibreSoluble | 0 g | 0 g | BLS FIBSOL · Musterberechnung | |
| Water | 78.4 g | 98 g | BLS WATER · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceTenyang, N.;Womeni, H.M.; Linder, M.; Tiencheu, B.; Villeneuve, P.; Tchouanguep Mbiapo, F.; The chemical composition, fatty acid, amino acid profiles and mineral content of six fish species commercialized on the Wouri river coast in Cameroon; Rivista Italiana delle Sostanze Grasse; 2014; 91; 2 Vahteristo L.T., Ollilainen V. and Varo P.; Liquid chromatographic determination of folate monoglutamates in fish, meat, egg and dairy products consumed in Finland; Journal of AOAC International; 1997; 80; 2 | |
| Salt | 0.24 g | 0.3 g | BLS NACL · Calculated by formula |
Fats & fatty acids
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 125 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g | 2.9 g | BLS FASAT · Calculated by formula | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.9 g | 3.6 g | BLS FAMS · Calculated by formula | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.7 g | 3.4 g | BLS FAPU · Calculated by formula | |
| Omega-3 fatty acids (total) | 2.4 g | 3 g | BLS FAPUN3 · Calculated by formula | |
| Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, omega-3) | 0.15 g | 0.19 g | BLS F18:3CN3 · Other nutrient databasereferenceLeibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie; SFK Online Version; 2016 | |
| EPA | 768 mg | 960 mg | BLS F20:5CN3 · Other nutrient databasereferenceLeibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie; SFK Online Version; 2016 | |
| DHA | 1206 mg | 1508 mg | BLS F22:6CN3 · Other nutrient databasereferenceLeibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie; SFK Online Version; 2016 | |
| EPA + DHA (long-chain omega-3) | 1974 mg | 2468 mg | BLS | |
| omega6 | 0.32 g | 0.4 g | BLS FAPUN6 · Calculated by formula | |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6) | 0.27 g | 0.34 g | BLS F18:2CN6 · Other nutrient databasereferenceLeibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie; SFK Online Version; 2016 | |
| Oleic acid | 1.2 g | 1.5 g | BLS F18:1CN9 · Other nutrient databasereferenceLeibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie; SFK Online Version; 2016 | |
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 75 mg | BLS CHORL · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 125 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 8 µg | 10 µg | 1 % | BLS VITAA · Calculated by formula |
| Vitamin D | 16 µg | 20 µg | 320 % | BLS VITD · Calculated by formula |
| Vitamin E | 1.7 mg | 2.2 mg | 14 % | BLS VITE · Other nutrient databasereferenceConverted value from: Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
| Vitamin K | 0.2 µg | 0.25 µg | 0 % | BLS VITK · Calculated by formula |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1.3 mg | 1 % | BLS VITC · Übernommener Wert |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.05 mg | 0.06 mg | 4 % | BLS THIA · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.23 mg | 0.29 mg | 16 % | BLS RIBF · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 6.9 mg | 8.6 mg | 43 % | BLS NIAEQ · Calculated by formula |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 0.94 mg | 1.2 mg | 16 % | BLS PANTAC · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.45 mg | 0.56 mg | 32 % | BLS VITB6 · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
| Biotin | 5 µg | 6.3 µg | 10 % | BLS BIOT · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
| Folate | 11 µg | 13.8 µg | 6 % | BLS FOL · Calculated by formula |
| Vitamin B12 | 10 µg | 12.5 µg | 400 % | BLS VITB12 · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
| Choline | 65 mg | 81.3 mg | USDA FDC 175116 |
Minerals & trace elements
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 125 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 96 mg | 120 mg | BLS NA · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Potassium | 335 mg | 419 mg | 17 % | BLS K · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 65 mg | 7 % | BLS CA · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
| Magnesium | 26 mg | 32.5 mg | 7 % | BLS MG · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
| Phosphorus | 225 mg | 281 mg | 32 % | BLS P · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
| Iron | 1 mg | 1.3 mg | 7 % | BLS FE · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
| Zinc | 0.77 mg | 0.96 mg | 8 % | BLS ZN · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceConverted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2012; 2012 Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2017; 2017 Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2004; 2004 |
| Iodine | 49 µg | 61.3 µg | 33 % | BLS ID · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
| Selenium | 36.5 µg | 45.6 µg | 66 % | USDA FDC 175116 |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 0.1 mg | 8 % | BLS CU · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceConverted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2012; 2012 Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2017; 2017 Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2004; 2004 |
| Manganese | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg | 1 % | BLS MN · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
| fluoride | 0.1 mg | 0.13 mg | BLS FD · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
Essential amino acids
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 125 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 0.47 g | 0.58 g | BLS HIS · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 National Food Institute, Food data (frida.fooddata.dk), version 5.2, May 2024 | |
| Isoleucine | 0.96 g | 1.2 g | BLS ILE · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceNational Food Institute, Food data (frida.fooddata.dk), version 5.2, May 2024 Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Leucine | 1.5 g | 1.9 g | BLS LEU · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceNational Food Institute, Food data (frida.fooddata.dk), version 5.2, May 2024 Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Lysine | 1.6 g | 2 g | BLS LYS · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceNational Food Institute, Food data (frida.fooddata.dk), version 5.2, May 2024 Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Methionine | 0.52 g | 0.66 g | BLS MET · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceNational Food Institute, Food data (frida.fooddata.dk), version 5.2, May 2024 Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.72 g | 0.9 g | BLS PHE · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 National Food Institute, Food data (frida.fooddata.dk), version 5.2, May 2024 | |
| Threonine | 0.84 g | 1.1 g | BLS THR · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 National Food Institute, Food data (frida.fooddata.dk), version 5.2, May 2024 | |
| Tryptophan | 0.17 g | 0.21 g | BLS TRP · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceNational Food Institute, Food data (frida.fooddata.dk), version 5.2, May 2024 Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Valine | 1 g | 1.3 g | BLS VAL · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceNational Food Institute, Food data (frida.fooddata.dk), version 5.2, May 2024 Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
Sources
- Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS) 4.0 — German Nutrient Database — Max Rubner-Institut
- FoodData Central — USDA Agricultural Research Service
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 — list of permitted health claims (consolidated) — European Union (EUR-Lex)
- Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims (incl. Annex: conditions for "source of" claims) — European Union (EUR-Lex)
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on food information (Annex XIII: Nutrient Reference Values; Art. 7(3)) — European Union (EUR-Lex)
- EU Register of nutrition and health claims made on foods — European Commission
- Omega 3Fatty Acids — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Vitamin D — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Riboflavin — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Niacin — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Pantothenic Acid — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Vitamin B6 — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Vitamin B12 — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Potassium — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Phosphorus — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Selenium — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Iodine — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Max Rubner-Institut (2025): Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS), Version 4.0 — Deutsche Nährstoffdatenbank. Karlsruhe. DOI: 10.25826/Data20251217-134202-0. Licence CC BY 4.0. Selenium and choline: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: SR Legacy, 2018. fdc.nal.usda.gov.