15 of the Best Low-Calorie Sushi Options

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Who else loves sushi? With sushi being a favorite amongst many, I wanted to put together the ultimate low-calorie sushi options list for you.

Calorie wise these are great to consume even when you are in a fat loss phase.

Nonetheless, let’s get to the best low-calorie sushi options below!


1. Spicy Tuna Roll (8 Pieces)

The spicy tuna roll is one of the best low-calorie, high protein sushi rolls you can go with.

On top of that, it tastes amazing and leaves you full and satisfied when consumed.

Therefore, the spicy tuna roll is one of the best low-calorie sushi options you can go with overall.

  • Calories: 290
  • Fat: 11 grams
  • Carbs: 26 grams
  • Protein: 24 grams

2. California Roll (8 Pieces)

Often times when you ask someone if they have tried sushi they will tell you that they have. As soon as you ask them what they have tried and they’ll typically say the California roll.

While it is generally a popular roll, macronutrient wise it is not the best. With it being under 10 grams of protein, it’s not optimal when it comes to satiety and building lean muscle.

However, with that being said, if you simply enjoy the California roll, there is nothing wrong with having it.

  • Calories: 349
  • Fat: 19 grams
  • Carbs: 38 grams
  • Protein: 7.8 grams

3. Tuna Roll (8 Pieces)

If you are someone who does not enjoy spice, then going with just the tuna roll instead of the spicy tuna roll may be a good option for you.

Furthermore, it is about 100 calories less than the spicy tuna roll so you could easily get away with 2 orders here.

Nonetheless, this is a great sushi roll for you to consume without overdoing it calorie-wise.

  • Calories: 185
  • Fat: 2 grams
  • Carbs: 27 grams
  • Protein: 24 grams

4. Avocado Roll (8 Pieces)

If you eat a vegetarian diet and enjoy sushi then the avocado roll would be a great sushi roll for you to choose from.

Why?

Because it is ultra-low in calories and if you really wanted to, you could even have a double order and still be under 300 calories.

  • Calories: 140
  • Fat: 5.7 grams
  • Carbs: 28 grams
  • Protein: 2.1 grams

5. Alaska Roll (8 Pieces)

Depending on where you go to eat your sushi, the Alaska roll can be the best-tasting roll you ever have. If you live in the lower mainland of British Columbia then going to Izumo Sushi and enjoying this roll is highly recommended.

With that being said, yes it is high in carbs, but having 1 order of the Alaska roll won’t be a problem for your fat loss goals!

  • Calories: 376
  • Fat: 7 grams
  • Carbs: 63 grams
  • Protein: 22 grams


6. Spicy Salmon Roll (8 Pieces)

If you’re someone who enjoys spicy salmon, well then this sushi roll is for you.

Though it is on the higher end in terms of grams of fat, you could easily get away with consuming this roll.

  • Calories: 329
  • Fat: 20 grams
  • Carbs: 20 grams
  • Protein: 17 grams

7. Yam Tempura Roll (8 Pieces)

While the Yam Tempura roll is not one of the best high protein sushi roll options, it is however a great low-calorie option for you.

Not only is it a great tasting roll (especially with spicy mayo sauce,) but it is also a great way to feel full and satisfied while keeping the calories low.

All in all, you cannot go wrong by consuming a yam tempura roll.

  • Calories: 231
  • Fat: 7 grams
  • Carbs: 36 grams
  • Protein: 3 grams

8. BC Roll (8 Pieces)

I have never had the BC roll, however, if you are someone who enjoys this roll then you can have it no problem.

It is low in calories and decently high in protein.

  • Calories: 245
  • Fat: 3 grams
  • Carbs: 34 grams
  • Protein: 16 grams

9. Dynamite Roll (8 Pieces)

The dynamite roll on the surface seems like a high-calorie sushi option here, however, when you have it will leave you full for a prolonged period so you do not have to eat for a while.

Furthermore, it’s one of the highest protein options out there which is great for muscle development.

  • Calories: 448
  • Fat: 20 grams
  • Carbs: 33.6 grams
  • Protein: 32.8 grams

10. Tamago Roll (3 pieces)

If you like an egg style roll, then the Tamago roll would be a great choice for you.

Although this particular roll is on the higher end in terms of carbs, mindfully having the tamago roll while looking to keep your caloric intake low can easily be done!

  • Calories: 384
  • Fat: 13.5 grams
  • Carbs: 45 grams
  • Protein: 17.7 grams

11. Tuna Sashimi (4 pieces)

The great thing about sashimi and in this case tuna sashimi is that it is great tasting and high in protein.

Anyone who is looking to lose body fat cannot go wrong with sashimi no matter what kind it is.

Furthermore, with it being high in protein, it will definitely help you stay full for a prolonged period!

  • Calories: 124
  • Fat: 1.08 grams
  • Carbs: 0 grams
  • Protein: 26.5 grams

12. Spicy Tuna Sashimi (4 ounces)

If you like the spicy tuna roll, then you will definitely enjoy the spicy tuna sashimi.

With it being high in protein and great tasting, you will feel greatly satisfied consuming this particular sashimi.

  • Calories: 225
  • Fat: 17 grams
  • Carbs: 8 grams
  • Protein: 31 grams

the best high protein sushi roll is not a roll at all, it is sashimi


13. Salmon Sashimi (4 pieces)

Another great low-calorie sushi option is the salmon sashimi. With it being a total of 164 calories and containing close to 25 grams of protein, you absolutely cannot go wrong consuming this high protein sashimi.

  • Calories: 164
  • Fat: 6.72 grams
  • Carbs: 0 grams
  • Protein: 24.52 grams

14. Spicy Salmon Sashimi (4 pieces)

If you enjoy consuming salmon sashimi, but want more spice, you could go with the spicy salmon sashimi. There is not much of a difference between the two in terms of calories and furthermore, the protein content is fairly similar.

Therefore, going with one or the other is purely your choice!

  • Calories: 160
  • Fat: 7 grams
  • Carbs: 0 grams
  • Protein: 24 grams

15. Miso Soup

You may love having miso soup before or/and after your meal, and with it being really low in calories, there is no doubt you can have this soup!

  • Calories: 59
  • Fat: 3 grams
  • Carbs: 3.5 grams
  • Protein: 5.8 grams

Last Words

All in all, when looking to lose body fat, you do not have to cut out your favorite foods. When we cut out everything and do not enjoy our favorite foods in moderation, the chances of binging and rebounding go up.

Therefore, it’s okay to stop labeling food good or bad. Food is just energy and providing yourself with the best foods for your particular body is the best approach.

With that being said, if sushi is something your taste buds truly enjoy, then there is no need to give it up. Even if your goal is to lose body fat and weight because there are plenty of low-calorie sushi options out there!

Lastly, if you enjoyed this article, then you might enjoy my other article 5 high protein sushi roll options.