SUSHI!

youmadbrah123
youmadbrah123 Posts: 25
in Food and Nutrition
Hi guys I was wondering is sushi actually good in a 1800 - 2000 cal a day diet? I thought it was but when I added up the calories on MFP 4 pieces of teriyaki chicken sushi added up to around 600 calories!?

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  • KhinoHoang
    KhinoHoang Posts: 59
    Makis are terrible for you. Certain sashimis are can be good for you.

    ...but I eat makis anyway, because they are too good to pass up. lol.
  • wazzanz
    wazzanz Posts: 78
    600 calories... That not sound right.. is it deep fried or something....

    How it made up?
  • sidkrose
    sidkrose Posts: 35
    It was probably because it was terriyaki chicken. Get kappa (cucumber) maki or salmon maki or salmon nigiri. They are all lower in calories.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    wtf is teriyaki chicken "sushi"?

    Don't be a pogue, eat da fish brah. It'll break yo mouf.
  • luckyjuls
    luckyjuls Posts: 505 Member
    I stick to spicy salmon (even though some discourage it because of the spicy mayo) or spicy tuna rolls unless I really set aside the calories and eat light all day. Then I'll get a few special rolls.

    Lots of sodium in those little buggers so if you stay within calories but gain weight the next day, you know why.
  • Justjamie0418
    Justjamie0418 Posts: 1,065 Member
    I love sushi.

    Most people say to go with teh Sashimi.

    I adore spicy tuna or spicy salmon rolls though. I of course like the deep fried ones too, I just stay away from them unless its a speial event. I also dont eat sushi unless I am mentally prepared for the sodium bloat either.
  • DeserveVictory
    DeserveVictory Posts: 133 Member
    Sushi can vary a lot between different restaurants. The teriyaki sauce is loaded with sugar. Try to stick to the fish/veggie rolls with limited sauce.
  • rachelabdy
    rachelabdy Posts: 52 Member
    I love sushi and have it about once a week for lunch! But 600 seems excessive on the calories. I usually have 2 pieces (100g each) and expect around 350-400 cals for teriyaki chicken.

    Personally I only choose entries on MFP where there is a weight associated with it - perhaps investigate that a bit more, don't select anything with a portion size that doesn't give you a weight measurement so you can be accurate.

    That's my 2 cents worth :)
  • heywithers
    heywithers Posts: 99 Member
    I assumed sushi was somewhat ok to eat on a diet since the kind i get is one roll/6 pcs, with tuna, and salmon and rice mixture of sorts but when i asked the waitress about calories she said she had no idea and they dont have it posted on their website :/ so basically i hardly ever get sushi since i cant plug it into my MFP
  • Moosycakes
    Moosycakes Posts: 258 Member
    You may have logged four entire rolls instead of four pieces.
  • Allyice
    Allyice Posts: 122 Member
    I love sushi! But they put so much sugar and salt in the rice so I like to make my own at home using brown rice.
  • sangeyvang
    sangeyvang Posts: 182
    mmmm sushi!! and I guess it really depends on what you get..
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    teriyaki chicken = sushi? :tongue:

    No way I'd be eating raw chicken. :noway:
  • emergencytennis
    emergencytennis Posts: 864 Member
    If you are talking about nori rolls - a roll of rice with a bit of filling - then are are pretty high in calories, because of the rice. I would rather eat a couple of eggs for 140 cals than a nori roll for about the same.

    I never knew how many calories were in white rice before I joined MFP.
  • surreygirl23
    surreygirl23 Posts: 85 Member
    mmmmmm sushi!

    Love it.

    In the UK we have a chain called Yo Sushi, who publish nutritional guidelines for their whole menu.
    If you look on their website, or Google 'Yo Sushi nutrition' you can download a pdf file and take it with you when you eat out - won't be exact of course, but will give you an idea.
  • Sharkington
    Sharkington Posts: 485
    wtf is teriyaki chicken "sushi"?
  • VickyO1977
    VickyO1977 Posts: 156 Member
    I eat sushi once a week at least as I love it, I get ready made from a supermarket mostly and it's usually 350-400 cals per pack it maybe not as nice as restaurant sushi but I like it and it does nt do me any harm.
  • inksyrup
    inksyrup Posts: 81 Member
    Unless you're eating sushi every day, I don't think you should worry too much about it. If it's a frequent thing, I'd avoid maki, especially those with cream cheese, tempura, and mayonnaise. Feel free to fill up on sashimi, though, especially octopus!
  • Briszler75
    Briszler75 Posts: 88 Member
    mmmmmm sushi!

    Love it.

    In the UK we have a chain called Yo Sushi, who publish nutritional guidelines for their whole menu.
    If you look on their website, or Google 'Yo Sushi nutrition' you can download a pdf file and take it with you when you eat out - won't be exact of course, but will give you an idea.

    I'm going there on Monday for their Blue Monday deal. Nomz. Love me some sushi.
  • pinkraynedropjacki
    pinkraynedropjacki Posts: 3,027 Member
    So don't eat the chicken one. I have the Tuna & avocado with chilli sauce in it & it's 140 cals for 4 rolls.


    Sushi is VERY good. The whole time I've been here I've eaten sushi about 4 times a week...... I've lost weight easy.
  • pluckabee
    pluckabee Posts: 346 Member
    teriyaki chicken = sushi? :tongue:

    No way I'd be eating raw chicken. :noway:

    Sushi actually refers to the rice it's served with, it doesn't mean a thing served raw.
  • kendrafallon
    kendrafallon Posts: 1,030 Member
    I love sushi!! The restaurant chain I go to when I can is Yo Sushi! Their menus have the calorie content next to the items, so you can plan ahead, or work it out as you go along.

    To go back to your query, if you can include your sushi in your daily calorie allowance, where's the problem?:bigsmile:
  • kezza8888
    kezza8888 Posts: 75
    It's the vegetarian sushi that gets me the most......but like someone said, its actually the rice/method that makes sushi...shushi!

    Talking of rice....it is the white rice that prevents it from being uber healthy...sometimes I manage to find brown rice sushi, but that is so hard to come by!
  • mlcantwell
    mlcantwell Posts: 243 Member
    If you live in the UK and go to YO! Sushi, like I do you can look up all the nutrition.
    http://www.yosushi.com/static/downloads/5435 Nutritional booklet Nov 2012 v1.pdf
    It's probably close in calories to other sushi as well, so I'd use it as a guide if you don't have the nutritional info. for another sushi place. I just stick to about 3 nigiri/maki/iso plates and it's 300-450 calories. If I want something fried I go with the pumpkin because it's so good!
  • Elf_Princess1210
    Elf_Princess1210 Posts: 895 Member
    sushi is my favorite thing to eat! There are so many varieties, and for 6 pieces you usually eat between 150-200 cals, depending on the type and how it is made. Just make sure you go to reputable places.
  • cutiemexiz
    cutiemexiz Posts: 31 Member
    you guys just made my day :) I have been wanting sushi and I didn't know how much I could have nor what kinds so now I feel like I don't have to feel guilty eating it :)
  • neil4ad
    neil4ad Posts: 42 Member
    No matter what -- make sure that the fish you eat is not farmed!
  • Tatonka_usn
    Tatonka_usn Posts: 433 Member
    I've been a sushi addict for well over 20 years, and would eat it literally every day.....if I could afford to do so. I have to scratch my head a bit at the folks who are making sushi sound like a high-calorie meal. The small amount of rice (less than a cup) used in most maki rolls will amount to just over 200 calories (ish), with the remaining filler only a fraction more. The key to that total is stick with AUTHENTIC Japanese inspired sushi......basic maki rolls/negiri/sashimi.....and steer well clear of the American-ized concoctions (which are heavy on cheese, mayo, fried components, and other nasty stuff). Unfortunately, the latter tend to be the more popular here in the States, but 1) would give a Japanese sushi chef a heartattack to even think about, and 2) are the basis for MOST of the calories. Now, one would expect a high sodium intake as a result of excessive shoyu (soy sauce) but, again, that's a personal thing and can certainly be mitigated.

    The bottom line is that sushi is one of the most inherently healthy foods, IF 1) you stick to the basics and 2) you eat it in moderation.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Makis are terrible for you.

    Since when? I know it's often just plain white rice, but still, I wouldn't call that 'terrible'.

    I have no idea what teriyaki chicken maki is though. I usually stick to the salmon/avocado maki (a roll is like 350 calories) or salmon sashimi. But yes it can easily pile up on calories if you're not careful.

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