Sushi help? Advice please...

nixism
nixism Posts: 258 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hi guys, I'd love to have some sushi for lunch.
I usually get 4 peices (3/4 inch thick, about 1inch in diameter), filled with chicken/avo or crumbed prawn/avo - it is white sushi rice, with nori seaweed around them.
How many cals/what should I allocate for this - as I can't seem to find anything on MFP to suit??
Any ideas...? Many thanks in advance!!

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  • jwilson80121
    jwilson80121 Posts: 72 Member
    bump
  • rubyvb
    rubyvb Posts: 8
    i would like to know too!
  • sandhillsmom
    sandhillsmom Posts: 319 Member
    From the database:

    Salmon & Avocado Roll (Sushi)
    Serving Size: 8 pieces, Calories: 380, Fat: 16g, Carbs: 42g, Protein: 18g
  • nixism
    nixism Posts: 258 Member
    BUMP

    I'm getting hungry and really want to track this sushi accurately... any ideas peoples???
  • TXtstorm
    TXtstorm Posts: 163 Member
    Try this:
    http://www.livestrong.com/sushi-roll-calories/

    Or this:
    http://www.sushifaq.com/sushi-health/calories-in-sushi/
  • KSCarnivore
    KSCarnivore Posts: 37
    AFC is a grocery store sushi brand that offers a lot of nutrition facts on MFP. Just do a food search and type in AFC and you'll probably find some good comparable choices.
  • nixism
    nixism Posts: 258 Member
    I worked it all out individually, and it came to only 374 cals roughly, so I am happy with that. YAY. Cost effective lunch - cals and dollars wise :)
  • lillauraseymour
    lillauraseymour Posts: 63 Member
    Hi guys, I'd love to have some sushi for lunch.
    I usually get 4 peices (3/4 inch thick, about 1inch in diameter), filled with chicken/avo or crumbed prawn/avo - it is white sushi rice, with nori seaweed around them.
    How many cals/what should I allocate for this - as I can't seem to find anything on MFP to suit??
    Any ideas...? Many thanks in advance!!

    I know one roll from sushi sushi for just avocado is 140 cals, i found it once on google. There actually not as good as you would think!!
  • micahnelson
    micahnelson Posts: 92 Member
    Watch how much rice they use, realize there is maybe half a teaspoon of sugar in the rice seasoning, the nori is almost nothing, so you are left with estimating the meats and veggies inside.

    Spicy mayo is equivalent to mayo, the eel sauce would be equivalent to any sweet sauce like a teriaki or a honey bbq in terms of calories.

    With the majority of the calories coming from the rice, there will be a wide variety between sushi, between 150-300 calorie difference based on rice and sauce choices.
  • TexasRattlesnake
    TexasRattlesnake Posts: 375 Member
    If it's just that you're probably looking at 200-250 calories for 4 pieces. If they have sauces on top, you can probably double it.
  • shlobiwan
    shlobiwan Posts: 109 Member
    Keep in mind that the 'crumbed prawn' is likely shrimp tempura - battered and deep fried.
  • micahnelson
    micahnelson Posts: 92 Member
    A standard roll of this will not be more than 150-200 calories.
    tuna.jpg

    A roll like this could be 350 calories or more.
    maki-sushi+3.jpg


    And don't get me started on...
    cal_rr_sushi_spicy_tuna2.jpg

    All I'm saying is, develop a taste for the simple. Try to mix nigiri or sashimi in the mix to reduce the rice. Make sure to have a bowl of miso soup to curb the appetite before the meal, use your wasabi, and eat ginger between pieces.
  • Spanaval
    Spanaval Posts: 1,200 Member
    Wegmans has a huge Sushi menu with the complete nutritional breakdown: http://www.wegmans.com/pdf/nutrition/sushi.pdf. And the information is for 8, sometimes 6 pieces.

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