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Korean-style fish cake Calories
Processed seafood product; provides protein and is typically high in sodium.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Korean-style fish cake (50 g) has 80 calories. That works out to 160 calories per 100 g. It contains 7 g of carbs, 6 g of protein, 3.5 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 0.6 µg of B12 covers 23% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Korean-style fish cake Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 50 g
80
KCAL / 50G
Carbs
7g
· 3% DV
Protein
6g
· 12% DV
Fat
3.5g
· 4% DV
Fiber
0.3g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 34% · Protein 29% · Fat 37%
Korean-style fish cake nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (50 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 80 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.5 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 310 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 6 g | 12% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Korean-style fish cake?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 50 g | 80 kcal |
| 1 piece (thin) | 18 g | 29 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 40 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 80 g | 128 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 160 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 100 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 192 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 140 g | 224 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 288 kcal |
Calculated from 160 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Korean-style fish cake
What is Korean-style fish cake made of?
Korean-style fish cake is made from finely minced fish mixed with ingredients such as starch and seasonings. Recipes vary, and some versions include egg; the mixture is shaped into sheets, strips, or other forms before being cooked.
How do you cook Korean-style fish cake?
Korean-style fish cake can be pan-fried, simmered in broth, or briefly stir-fried with sauce. It is often already cooked during production, so heating it through is usually enough; follow the package directions for your specific product.
How is Korean-style fish cake used in tteokbokki?
Korean-style fish cake is sliced and simmered with rice cakes in tteokbokki sauce. It absorbs the spicy, sweet sauce and adds a chewy texture; add it toward the end if you want the pieces to hold their shape.
Is Korean-style fish cake the same as odeng?
Korean-style fish cake is called eomuk in Korean; odeng commonly refers to fish cake served on skewers or in a broth. The terms overlap in everyday use, but odeng often describes the prepared dish rather than just the fish cake.
Can you eat Korean-style fish cake without cooking it?
Some Korean-style fish cakes are cooked during manufacture, but preparation varies by product. Follow the package instructions rather than assuming it is ready to eat; heating it in broth or a pan is a straightforward way to serve it.
What can you use instead of Korean-style fish cake?
Thinly sliced surimi or another mild, firm fish cake is the closest substitute for Korean-style fish cake in soups and stir-fries. For tteokbokki, tofu can add substance, though it will not have the same springy texture or seafood flavor.
How do you make Korean-style fish cake soup?
Korean-style fish cake soup is made by warming fish cake in a light broth, often with radish, seaweed, or scallions. Threading the pieces onto skewers makes a familiar street-food-style serving; season the broth lightly because the fish cake can be salty.
How should you store Korean-style fish cake after opening?
Store opened Korean-style fish cake in a sealed container in the refrigerator and use it promptly. Follow the package’s storage directions, and discard it if it develops an off smell, a slimy surface, or an unusual change in color.
Can Korean-style fish cake be frozen?
Yes, Korean-style fish cake can be frozen. Separate the pieces or slices, seal them well to limit freezer burn, and thaw them in the refrigerator before reheating. Avoid refreezing fish cake once it has thawed.
Is Korean-style fish cake high in sodium?
Korean-style fish cake can be high in sodium because salt is commonly used in processed fish products. It still provides protein, but if you are limiting salt, use a modest amount and avoid adding extra salty sauces or seasoning.
Korean-style fish cake Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
0.55µg · 23% DV
B3
1.05mg · 7% DV
B6
0.06mg · 4% DV
B5
0.18mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Selenium
11µg · 20% DV
Sodium
310mg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
70mg · 10% DV
Iodine
9µg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
90mg · 3% DV
Korean-style fish cake Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Korean-style fish cake
To burn the 80 calories in 1 piece (medium) (50 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Korean-style fish cake?
Korean-style fish cake, known in Korea as eomuk, is made from finely ground fish mixed with starch and seasonings, then shaped into sheets, strips or small pieces. It is a familiar street-food ingredient as well as a staple in Korean home cooking.
Its mild, savoury flavour and soft, springy texture suit simmering in broth, threading onto skewers or stirring into spicy tteokbokki. Outside Korea, it is often sold frozen in Asian grocery stores and makes an easy addition to noodle soup or a quick vegetable stir-fry. With 12 g of protein per 100 g, it contributes protein, though it can also be high in sodium. Pair it with vegetables and go easy on salty broth or sauce.
How Nutritious Is Korean-style fish cake?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Korean-style fish cake Processed?
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.
Does Korean-style fish cake Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Korean-style fish cake Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not 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
Korean-style fish cake Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.05g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.75g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.7:1).
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