6 piece (medium) of Takoyaki (120 g) has 210 calories. That works out to 175 calories per 100 g. It contains 26.4 g of carbs, 9 g of protein, 7.8 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 1.3 µg of B12 covers 55% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Takoyaki Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

175

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

22g

· 8% DV

Protein

7.5g

· 15% DV

Fat

6.5g

· 8% DV

Fiber

1.2g

· 4% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 50% · Protein 17% · Fat 33%

Takoyaki Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

1.1µg · 46% DV

0.13mg · 10% DV

0.09mg · 8% DV

Biotin

2.5µg · 8% DV

Minerals

Sodium

430mg · 19% DV

Iodine

22µg · 15% DV

Selenium

7µg · 13% DV

Phosphorus

90mg · 13% DV

How Nutritious Is Takoyaki?

Nutrient density

Medium

38/ 100

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

40/ 100

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.

Takoyaki Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Medium

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Medium

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Takoyaki

To burn the 175 calories in 100 g:

🚶

43min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

18min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

24min

Cycling

🏊

20min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Takoyaki 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 Takoyaki Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes

Dairy free

Eggs yes

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish yes

Soy yes

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Takoyaki 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

Takoyaki Fat Profile

SATURATED

1.3g

MONOUNSATURATED

2.2g

POLYUNSATURATED

1.1g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 2.5:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Takoyaki

How many calories are in takoyaki?

Takoyaki contains 175 calories per 100 g. The same amount provides 7.5 g of protein, 22 g of carbohydrates, and 6.5 g of fat.

Is takoyaki suitable for a pescatarian diet?

Yes, takoyaki is compatible with pescatarian, omnivore, and flexitarian diets. However, it contains gluten, eggs, fish, and soy.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026