Is nigiri sushi keto?

Nigiri sushi

Not keto No — nigiri sushi is not keto-friendly.

Each piece sits on a small mound of sweetened rice — about 6 g net carbs per piece. The fish on top is keto; order it as sashimi.

Nutrition per serving

2 pieces · 74 g
Net carbs
12g
Calories
104kcal
Protein
7.8g
Fat
2.2g
Total carbs
13 g
Fiber
0.1 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 62%

About 29.8 g of nigiri sushi adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 40% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for nigiri sushi
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories104 kcal141 kcal
Total carbohydrate13 g17 g
Dietary fiber0.1 g0.2 g
Net carbs12 g17 g
Protein7.8 g11 g
Fat2.2 g3 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is nigiri sushi keto?

No — nigiri sushi is not keto-friendly. Each piece sits on a small mound of sweetened rice — about 6 g net carbs per piece. The fish on top is keto; order it as sashimi.

How many net carbs are in nigiri sushi?

2 pieces (74 g) of nigiri sushi has about 12 g net carbs (13 g total carbs minus 0.1 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 17 g net carbs.

How much nigiri sushi can I eat on keto?

About 29.8 g of nigiri sushi adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 40% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 62% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for nigiri sushi?

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Source: Calculated from USDA SR Legacy ingredients for a typical recipe: sweetened sushi rice topped with raw tuna or salmon. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Not keto — More than about 10 g net carbs per typical serving. Swap it for a low-carb alternative. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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