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Asian-style dumpling with vegetable filling
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
5 piece (medium) of Vegetable gyoza (120 g) has 252 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 37.4 g of carbs, 7 g of protein, 8.2 g of fat and 3.5 g of fiber. Its 13.2 µg of Selenium covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 5 piece (medium) · 120 g
252
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
37.4g
· 14% DV
Protein
7g
· 14% DV
Fat
8.2g
· 11% DV
Fiber
3.5g
· 13% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 60% · Protein 11% · Fat 29%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 252 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.2 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.32 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 384 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrate | 37.4 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% |
| Protein | 7 g | 14% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 5 piece (medium) | 120 g | 252 kcal |
| 3 piece (small) | 72 g | 151 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 130 g | 273 kcal |
| 6 piece (shredded) | 145 g | 305 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 315 kcal |
| 8 piece (large) | 190 g | 399 kcal |
| 10 piece (jumbo) | 240 g | 504 kcal |
Calculated from 210 calories per 100 g.
Pan-fry vegetable gyoza, then steam it in the same pan. Set the dumplings flat-side down in a little oil; once the bottoms are golden, add a splash of water and cover until the wrappers are tender.
A simple dipping sauce for vegetable gyoza combines soy sauce and rice vinegar. Add a little sesame oil, grated ginger, or chili if you like; serve it on the side so the dumplings stay crisp.
Vegetable gyoza are Japanese dumplings inspired by Chinese jiaozi. They are commonly pan-fried and steamed, with thinner wrappers and a crisp base, while jiaozi covers a broader range of shapes and cooking methods.
Vegetable gyoza usually contain finely chopped cabbage, carrots, spring onions, or mushrooms, often seasoned with ginger and soy sauce. The exact filling varies by recipe and brand, so the vegetables are not identical in every version.
Yes, frozen vegetable gyoza can generally be cooked straight from frozen. Thawing may make the wrappers sticky or fragile; follow the package method and allow a little extra cooking time if the centers are still cold.
Yes, vegetable gyoza can be air-fried. Arrange them in a single layer, lightly coat the wrappers with oil, and check that they are hot throughout and browned to your liking; cooking times vary between air fryers.
Vegetable gyoza are a Japanese style of dumpling, while “potsticker” is an English name commonly used for Chinese-style dumplings pan-fried until crisp on one side. The terms overlap in cooking style, but they do not always mean the same recipe.
Serve vegetable gyoza with a dipping sauce, a crisp salad, or a light soup such as miso soup. These sides complement the savory dumplings without making the meal feel as heavy as serving them with another large portion of starch.
To keep vegetable gyoza from sticking, preheat a nonstick or well-seasoned pan and add a little oil before arranging them. Let the bases brown before adding water, and avoid moving the dumplings while their crust is forming.
Cooked vegetable gyoza keep for a few days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Reheat them in a pan with a splash of water and the lid on, then uncover briefly to crisp the bottoms again.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
14.4µg · 12% DV
B3
1.68mg · 11% DV
B1
0.11mg · 9% DV
Biotin
2.4µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Selenium
13µg · 24% DV
Sodium
384mg · 17% DV
Manganese
0.38mg · 17% DV
Phosphorus
94mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
168mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Vegetable gyoza are Japanese-style dumplings: a thin wrapper folded around a savoury filling of vegetables such as cabbage and mushrooms. They developed in Japan from Chinese jiaozi, and are commonly pan-fried until crisp underneath, then steamed through with a little water; they can also be steamed on their own.
They’re often served as a snack, appetiser or part of a shared meal, with a dipping sauce such as soy and vinegar, sometimes with chilli. The wrapper makes them relatively carbohydrate-led, while the vegetable filling contributes some fibre. For a lighter plate, steam them rather than pan-frying and serve with a crisp salad or broth.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.32g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.28g
Omega 6:3 ratio 36:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (36:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.