| Sushi Type | Calories | Carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cucumber Roll (Kappa) | 130 | 30g | 3g |
| Avocado Roll | 140 | 28g | 2g |
| Tuna Roll | 180 | 27g | 12g |
| Salmon Roll | 190 | 26g | 11g |
| California Roll | 255 | 38g | 9g |
| Spicy Tuna Roll | 290 | 26g | 11g |
| Philadelphia Roll | 320 | 32g | 10g |
| Rainbow Roll | 330 | 40g | 14g |
| Dragon Roll | 350 | 42g | 12g |
| Shrimp Tempura Roll | 420 | 55g | 12g |
| Spider Roll (soft shell crab) | 480 | 45g | 15g |
| Caterpillar Roll | 490 | 50g | 13g |
Sashimi has no rice, making it the lowest-calorie option at just 30-40 calories per piece.
Fried tempura adds 150-200 extra calories to any roll. Choose fresh fish instead.
Spicy mayo adds 100+ calories per roll. Ask for it on the side or skip entirely.
Brown rice sushi has more fiber and nutrients, and similar calories to white rice sushi.
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A typical sushi roll (6-8 pieces) contains 200-350 calories. Simple rolls like cucumber have about 130 calories, California rolls have 255 calories, while specialty rolls with tempura and mayo can exceed 500 calories. A typical sushi dinner of 2-3 rolls ranges from 500-1000 calories.
Sushi can be healthy for weight loss when you choose wisely. Opt for sashimi, nigiri, or simple rolls like tuna or salmon. Avoid tempura, cream cheese, spicy mayo, and fried rolls. Watch portion sizes as rice adds up quickly - one roll contains about 1 cup of sushi rice (200 calories from rice alone).
Sashimi is the lowest calorie option (30-40 calories per piece) since it's just raw fish with no rice. Naruto rolls wrapped in cucumber instead of rice are also low-calorie (about 100 calories per roll). For traditional sushi with rice, cucumber rolls (130 cal) and tuna rolls (180 cal) are your best bets.
Most of the carbs in sushi come from rice. A typical roll has 30-40g of carbs. Sashimi has 0 carbs, nigiri has about 8g per piece, and specialty rolls with tempura batter and sweet sauces can have 50-60g carbs. For low-carb options, order sashimi or request rolls wrapped in cucumber instead of rice.
Sushi can be high in sodium, especially with soy sauce. A California roll has about 328mg sodium before soy sauce. Each tablespoon of soy sauce adds 900mg sodium. Request low-sodium soy sauce, use it sparingly, or dip only the fish side (not the rice) to reduce intake.