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Salmon nigiri calories and nutrition
One piece of salmon nigiri (35 g) has 37 calories, with 3.1 g of protein, 4.7 g of carbs and 0.6 g of fat. That is 107 calories per 100 g.
Sushi topped with salmon. Data: USDA FoodData Central, “Sushi, topped with salmon”. The listed piece includes the rice and salmon. It is not a piece of plain fish or a salmon roll.
Serving size
1 piece · 35 g
37 calories
- Protein
- 3.1 g34% of calories · 6% DV
- Carbs
- 4.7 g51% of calories · 2% DV
- Fat
- 0.6 g15% of calories · 1% DV
- Fiber
- 0.2 g
- Sugars
- 0.3 g
- Saturated fat
- 0.1 g
- Sodium
- 111 mg
Calories in salmon nigiri by serving
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 piece35 g | 37 | 3.1 g | 4.7 g | 0.6 g |
| 1 cup140 g | 150 | 12 g | 19 g | 2.4 g |
| 100 g100 g | 107 | 8.9 g | 13 g | 1.7 g |
Serving weights are USDA’s household measures for this food.
Salmon nigiri nutrition facts
Per 100 g, 107 calories: 34% from protein, 51% from carbs and 15% from fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving1 piece · 35 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 107 | 37 | – |
| Total fat | 1.7 g | 0.6 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 0.1 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 18 mg | 6.3 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 317 mg | 111 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13 g | 4.7 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.6 g | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Total sugars | 0.8 g | 0.3 g | – |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 3.1 g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 4.9 µg | 1.7 µg | 9% |
| Calcium | 5.0 mg | 1.8 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 133 mg | 47 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 17 µg | 6.0 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
% Daily Value is per serving (1 piece), using the FDA’s Daily Values. Calorie shares use 4 calories per gram of protein and carbs and 9 per gram of fat.
How long to walk it off
Walking at 3 mph, a 150-lb adult burns about 3.2 calories a minute on top of what they would burn at rest. So one piece of salmon nigiri (37 calories) takes about 12 minutes of walking, roughly 1,300 steps.
Compare calories by serving
One piece of salmon nigiri has 37 calories, 9 more calories than one piece of California roll (28 calories). The portions weigh 35 g and 30 g, respectively.
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Salmon nigiri questions
How many calories are in one piece of salmon nigiri?
One piece of salmon nigiri (35 g) has 37 calories: 0.6 g fat, 4.7 g carbs (0.2 g of it fiber) and 3.1 g protein.
How many calories are in a cup of salmon nigiri pieces?
A cup of salmon nigiri pieces (140 g) has 150 calories: 2.4 g fat, 19 g carbs (0.8 g of it fiber) and 12 g protein.
How much protein is in one piece of salmon nigiri?
One piece of salmon nigiri (35 g) has 3.1 g of protein, 6% of the 50 g Daily Value. That is 8.9 g per 100 g.
What does this salmon nigiri serving include?
The listed piece includes the rice and salmon. It is not a piece of plain fish or a salmon roll.
What is the nutrition in salmon nigiri?
One piece of salmon nigiri has 37 calories, 3.1 g protein, 4.7 g carbs and 0.6 g fat, including the rice and salmon.
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- USDA FoodData Central, Survey (FNDDS 2021–2023): Sushi, topped with salmon (FDC ID 2708969, Survey (FNDDS), published 2024-10-31).
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels.
- Walking time: the method of our walking calorie calculator (2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities; CADENCE-Adults for steps).
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