sushi and crab legs

linalayal
linalayal Posts: 10 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Is sushi considered a low calorie food?
what about crab legs? I am planning to go to a buffet and eat a lot of crab legs , of course without the butter. Would this affect my diet?
I am just starting and I don't want anything to slow my diet..
let me know!
thx!

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  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    Depends entirely on the Sushi and what quantity you are eating. When I go to an all you can eat sushi place it is not low calorie. Not even close.

    But, sashimi for example, would be low calorie.
    Crab legs are mostly protein and pretty low calorie unless you're dunking them in butter.

    Your diet is going to be slowed down by overconsuming calories regardless of the source of those calories.

    A solution for this question and for future questions like this, would be to simply look up the calorie count on MFP or on the internet, and log it in your food diary.
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    ^what he said
  • jlclabo
    jlclabo Posts: 588 Member
    crab legs yes... 60 calories and 14 grams protein per 4oz
    sushi.... is really gonna depend on which one and how much you eat. a normal "roll" is 6-8 pieces can range in cals from a little over 100 to well over 500. then the carbs are kinda high due to the white rice... i love them both so i eat them from time to time anyway...
  • linalayal
    linalayal Posts: 10 Member
    thanks!
  • SunofaBeach14
    SunofaBeach14 Posts: 4,899 Member
    What is with all the seafood talk today?

    I'm pretty sure that I'm going to find myself at a seafood buffet today eating all the food.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Depends entirely on the Sushi and what quantity you are eating. When I go to an all you can eat sushi place it is not low calorie. Not even close.

    But, sashimi for example, would be low calorie.
    Crab legs are mostly protein and pretty low calorie unless you're dunking them in butter.

    Your diet is going to be slowed down by overconsuming calories regardless of the source of those calories.

    A solution for this question and for future questions like this, would be to simply look up the calorie count on MFP or on the internet, and log it in your food diary.

    +1
  • tech_kitten
    tech_kitten Posts: 221 Member
    Use the MFP database and search through there to get a good idea of calorie counts, etc, for each thing you want to eat. With eating out I usually guess higher to be on the safe side, since a lot of entries are user guesses, though many are very good educated guesses.
  • catbender
    catbender Posts: 16
    Sushi at an all-you-can-eat buffet most likely is covered in fattening, high-sodium sauces (spicy mayo, teriyaki sauce). They're generally not too fresh either. Go for the sashimi if you want the buffet experience, while staying somewhat true to your diet. Proportion is key!

    If you'd like to see the calorie and nutrition facts of specific sushi fishes, you can reference this: http://homepage3.nifty.com/maryy/eng/calorie.htm
  • linalayal
    linalayal Posts: 10 Member
    Thank you very much!

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