Herring, canned in tomato sauce, whole contents

Herring is an oily fish. This entry describes herring canned in tomato sauce, with the figures covering the whole contents, including the sauce. It mainly provides fat and protein, with some carbohydrate. Per 100g, it contains 14g of fat, 13g of protein, 3.2g of carbohydrate and 0.95g of salt.

Protein contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscles and other body tissues. Fat provides energy and helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins. The salt content is worth noting for people monitoring their salt intake, particularly when considering other foods eaten alongside it. Full nutrient figures, including energy, sugars, vitamins and minerals, are in the tables below.