How many carbs are in fish, herring?
1 fillet, any size of fish, herring contains about 7g of carbohydrate, 6.7g net carbs after subtracting 0.3g of fiber, 18.1g of protein, and 221 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cubic inch (17g) | 1.3g | 0.1g | 1.3g |
| 1 oz yields (20g) | 1.6g | 0.1g | 1.5g |
| 1 fillet, any size (90g) | 7g | 0.3g | 6.7g |
| 1 cup (135g) | 10.5g | 0.4g | 10.1g |
| 1 whole fish, any size (270g) | 21g | 0.8g | 20.2g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 7.8g | 0.3g | 7.5g |
Net carbs in fish, herring
1 fillet, any size of fish, herring contains 6.7g of net carbs — total carbs (7g) minus dietary fiber (0.3g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for fish, herring (per 100g)
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 7.8g
- Dietary fiber: 0.3g
- Sugars: 0.1g
- Protein: 20.1g
- Fat: 14.3g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2341676). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in fish, herring?
1 fillet, any size of fish, herring contains about 7g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0.3g of fiber, the net carbs are about 6.7g.
How many net carbs are in fish, herring?
Net carbs in 1 fillet, any size of fish, herring are about 6.7g — that is total carbs (7g) minus dietary fiber (0.3g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is fish, herring good for diabetics?
Fish, herring contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is fish, herring keto-friendly?
Whether fish, herring fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 fillet, any size) provides about 6.7g of net carbs.