Sushi

youngandaspiringxo

Healthier/low cal sushi options?

janejellyroll

Avoid rolls with fried components or mayo-based sauces -- these add on the calories quickly. I like to round out my meal with a miso soup and a vegetable salad so that I don't eat as much sushi as I otherwise would.

srecupid

It's all relatively low calorie if you compare with other meats

tulips_and_tea

I skip the rice and get fresh fish (nothing breaded or fried) and fresh vegetables such as cucumber or avocado. Sashimi is my preference. Usually salmon or tuna.

janejellyroll

srecupid wrote: »

It's all relatively low calorie if you compare with other meats

I think 8 pieces of a Philadelphia roll have about 350 calories. A shrimp tempura roll can have around 500. If you eat a couple of rolls with cheese/mayo/fried components, you can wind up with a meal that is higher calorie than other meals.

youngandaspiringxo

srecupid wrote: »

It's all relatively low calorie if you compare with other meats

I mean I used to get rolls that had cream cheese and spicy mayo in them and I'm pretty sure that's not low calorie lol

tulips_and_tea

youngandaspiringxo wrote: »

srecupid wrote: »

It's all relatively low calorie if you compare with other meats

I mean I used to get rolls that had cream cheese and spicy mayo in them and I'm pretty sure that's not low calorie lol

Yes, these are definitely higher calorie items. Narrow it down to what you like and then find a version that's lower calorie.

I also love the miso soup. The salads served at the 2 sushi places I go are quite pathetic so I just stick with soup.

Jayco141

Sashimi platter is my Go to! Use the ginger and the raddish to give it texture. So good, You don't need the rice.

cajuntank

Good little read.
http://www.ontheregimen.com/2016/04/16/sushi/

Cliff notes...ditch the sushi rolls and go for sashimi and/or sushi (nigiri).

acmorris77

I order all of my rolls without the rice. Just ask them. It's the same thing just without all of the carbs!

sunnybeaches105

Nigiri or sashimi. Chirashi may be another good choice. There is nothing wrong with Americanized maki but it tends to be higher in calories.

RobD520

I generally eat 10-15 pieces of whatever I want plus miso soup. Most of my choices are in the lower fat range. I find that it is plenty easy for me to make room. The key for me is to count, and try to log as accurately as possible.

ASKyle

Seconding nigiri or sashimi. Avoid tempura, cream cheese and mayo sauces.

Starting with miso and/or edamame can help fill you up as well.

subakwa

Miso, edamame and sashimi. Almost the perfect diet meal!

AlphaCajun

Same as many above, once you try good high quality sashimi and nigiri, you'll ditch the rolls and sashimi is very light on calories (chutoro or otoro if avaliable will rock your socks).. like butter fish lol

celadontea

Sashimi Explore this website a bit so you can visually see the calories and nutrients in the sashimi and sushi you pick. http://www.eiyoukeisan.com/JapaneseFoodCalorie/zryouri/sasimi.html It's a healthy meal without the Americanizations, like mayo and fried additions.

HomeatWDW

I agree with the rice skippers. I'd rather just have the fish and veggies (or just the fish; raw tuna, yum!).

celadontea

and here's the bit on sushi http://www.eiyoukeisan.com/JapaneseFoodCalorie/zryouri/sushi.html

Jeffrey300050

The rice is a killer

Sabine_Stroehm

Minus:
creamy sauces
minus tempura
minus lots of rice

aim for:
more fish
miso
edamame

jamielikesyou

Edaname with sashimi is a fantasic idea, thanks Sabine. It is so filling and chock full of fiber, protein and vitamins. I love miso but am trying to lower my sodium intake so I just drink copious amounts of green tea instead.