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Shrimp tempura, sushi rice, nori, avocado or cucumber, served with soy sauce.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Shrimp Tempura Roll (150 g) has 278 calories. That works out to 185 calories per 100 g. It contains 43.5 g of carbs, 10.8 g of protein, 6.8 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 1 µg of B12 covers 44% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
278
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
43.5g
· 16% DV
Protein
10.8g
· 22% DV
Fat
6.8g
· 9% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 63% · Protein 16% · Fat 21%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 278 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.8 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.35 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 510 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrate | 43.5 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 10.8 g | 22% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 278 kcal |
| 1 piece (thin) | 30 g | 56 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 piece (thick) | 50 g | 93 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 60 g | 111 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 80 g | 148 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 222 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 370 kcal |
| 6 piece (whole) | 240 g | 444 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 250 g | 463 kcal |
Calculated from 185 calories per 100 g.
A shrimp tempura roll is sushi made with battered, fried shrimp rolled in seasoned sushi rice and nori. It often includes avocado or cucumber, and restaurants may add toppings such as spicy mayonnaise.
Yes, the shrimp is typically cooked: it is coated in tempura batter and fried before being rolled into the sushi. Restaurant recipes can vary, so ask if you need to confirm how a particular roll is prepared.
Usually, no: the shrimp in a shrimp tempura roll is cooked, and the roll does not normally include raw fish. Some restaurants add raw-fish toppings or use different recipes, so check the ingredients if that matters to you.
Soy sauce is a common dip for a shrimp tempura roll, while spicy mayonnaise or eel sauce may be drizzled on top. Use a light dip so the sauce does not overpower the crispy shrimp and other fillings.
Spread seasoned sushi rice over nori, add fully cooked tempura shrimp and fillings such as avocado or cucumber, then roll tightly with a bamboo mat. Slice with a sharp, damp knife and serve soon to preserve the shrimp’s crispness.
For the best texture and freshness, eat a shrimp tempura roll the day it is made. Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a sealed container, and discard sushi that has been left at room temperature for an extended time.
Freezing a shrimp tempura roll is not recommended. The rice can become dry or grainy, the vegetables soften, and the tempura coating loses its crisp texture after thawing; make only what you plan to eat fresh.
A shrimp tempura roll can be an option during pregnancy if the shrimp is thoroughly cooked and the roll is freshly prepared without contact with raw seafood. Ask your healthcare professional about advice specific to your pregnancy.
A shrimp tempura roll can fit into a weight-conscious meal, but fried shrimp and sushi rice make it more substantial than some vegetable-based rolls. Pairing it with a light side and avoiding extra creamy toppings can help keep the meal balanced.
A shrimp tempura roll gets soggy when moisture from the rice, vegetables, or sauces softens the fried coating. Eat it soon after preparation, and ask for sauces on the side if you want the shrimp to stay crisp longer.
Vitamins
B12
1.05µg · 44% DV
B3
1.65mg · 10% DV
Vitamin K
10.5µg · 9% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Selenium
18µg · 33% DV
Sodium
510mg · 22% DV
Iodine
27µg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
98mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
165mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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A shrimp tempura roll brings Japanese sushi-making together with crisp, battered shrimp. The shrimp is wrapped in seasoned sushi rice and nori, often with avocado or cucumber; this style of roll is especially familiar on contemporary sushi menus around the world. It is commonly served sliced, with soy sauce for dipping and, if you like, wasabi and pickled ginger on the side.
The contrast is part of its appeal: crunchy shrimp against soft, tangy rice and crisp seaweed, with avocado making the filling richer or cucumber keeping it fresh. Rice supplies most of the carbohydrates, while shrimp contributes protein. For a lighter-feeling meal, choose cucumber, go easy on dipping sauce and pair the roll with a simple salad.
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
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.35g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.65g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1.8:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.