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Eating sashimi is one of the easiest ways to hit your daily requirement of protein and good fats. Not forgetting, the instant uplifting of mood when succulent flesh melts in your mouth.
Here’s a look at six common types of sashimi. Some are more nutrient-dense than others!
Scallop (Hotate)
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Nutrition score per 100g
Calories: 69
Protein: 12.1g
Fat: 0.5g (0.1g saturated)
Cholesterol: 24mg
Sweet Shrimp (Amaebi)
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Nutrition score per 100g
Calories: 71
Protein: 13.6g
Fat: 1g (0.3g saturated)
Cholesterol: 126mg
Octopus (Tako)
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Nutrition score per 100g
Calories: 82
Protein: 14.9g
Fat: 1g (0.2g saturated)
Cholesterol: 48mg
Tuna (Maguro)
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Nutrition score per 100g
Calories: 144
Protein: 23.3g
Fat: 4.9g (1.3g saturated)
Cholesterol: 38mg
Yellowtail (Hamachi)
Nutrition score per 100g
Calories: 146
Protein: 23.1g
Fat: 5.2g (1.3g saturated)
Cholesterol: 55mg
Salmon (Sake)
Nutrition score per 100g
Calories: 208
Protein: 20.4g
Fat: 13.4g (3g saturated)
Cholesterol: 55mg
* Nutrient data is from the United States Department of Agriculture.
This article was first published on Shape
