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Sushi calories and nutrition
One piece of sushi (30 g) has 28 calories, with 0.9 g of protein, 5.5 g of carbs and 0.2 g of fat. That is 94 calories per 100 g.
Sushi, not further specified. Data: USDA FoodData Central, “Sushi, NFS”. NFS means not further specified. This generic entry is not a count for every sushi roll, nigiri or sashimi recipe. Fillings, rice amounts, sauces and piece weights vary; weigh your portion rather than treating every piece as 30 g.
Serving size
1 piece · 30 g
28 calories
- Protein
- 0.9 g13% of calories · 2% DV
- Carbs
- 5.5 g81% of calories · 2% DV
- Fat
- 0.2 g7% of calories · 0% DV
- Fiber
- 0.3 g
- Sugars
- 0.6 g
- Saturated fat
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 128.4 mg
Calories in sushi by serving
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 piece30 g | 28 | 0.9 g | 5.5 g | 0.2 g |
| 6 pieces180 g | 169 | 5.3 g | 33.1 g | 1.2 g |
| 1 cup150 g | 141 | 4.4 g | 27.6 g | 1 g |
| 100 g100 g | 94 | 2.9 g | 18.4 g | 0.7 g |
Serving weights are USDA’s household measures for this food.
Sushi nutrition facts
Per 100 g, 94 calories: 13% from protein, 81% from carbs and 7% from fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving1 piece · 30 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 94 | 28 | – |
| Total fat | 0.7 g | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1.2 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 428 mg | 128.4 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.4 g | 5.5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | 1 g | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Total sugars | 2.1 g | 0.6 g | – |
| Protein | 2.9 g | 0.9 g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 1.8 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 48 mg | 14.4 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4 µg | 1.2 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 0.3 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 sushi (28 calories) takes about 9 minutes of walking, roughly 1,000 steps.
Compare calories by serving
One piece of sushi has 28 calories, 149 fewer calories than a 3 oz serving of salmon sashimi (177 calories). The portions weigh 30 g and 85 g, respectively.
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Sushi questions
How many calories are in six pieces of sushi?
Six USDA-size pieces weigh 180 g and have 169 calories. This is a generic NFS estimate, not a named restaurant roll.
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- USDA FoodData Central, Survey (FNDDS 2021–2023): Sushi, NFS (FDC ID 2708959, Survey (FNDDS), published 2024-10-31).
- USDA bulk records verified October 29, 2026; original archive retained locally.
- 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).
USDA bulk records verified .
Prepared by the KaloCam team · Updated