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Baltic herring
Baltic herring is a fish. Here it is in five languages, with a note on what it is and roughly how many calories it carries.
Baltic herring in five languages
| Language | Word |
|---|---|
| English | Baltic herring |
| Estonian | Räim |
| Finnish | Silakka |
| Russian | Салака |
| Latvian | Reņģe |
What it is
The small Baltic herring that is the signature fish of the eastern Baltic coast, fried, marinated or smoked. It is an oily fish, so it is a good source of omega-3 fats and vitamin D.
Calories
As a rough guide, Baltic herring is about 130 kcal per 100 g. Treat that as an orientation figure: the exact number depends on the brand, the fat content and how it is cooked. For a precise figure, look the specific product up in a food database.
Related food words
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Sour cream
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Kefir
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Milk
Piim · Maito · Piens
Cheese
Juust · Juusto · Siers
Source: Translations are common everyday usage; the calorie figure is a rounded per-100-gram estimate from standard food-composition references. · checked 2026-09-04
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "baltic herring" in Estonian?
Baltic herring is "Räim" in Estonian.
How many calories are in baltic herring?
About 130 kcal per 100 g.
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