<delurking> Hello there...
Just a quick question if I may, would anyone be able to advise me with
regards to sushi's calorie content?
I absolutely adore sushi (and steamed rice with vegetables and soy sauce,
for that matter) but I also tend to put on weight easily and have to watch
what I eat. So, is sushi (and steamed rice) fattening?

Thanking you in advance for your help :-)

Trin from London

"Trin" > wrote in message
...
> <delurking> Hello there...
> Just a quick question if I may, would anyone be able to advise me
with
> regards to sushi's calorie content?
> I absolutely adore sushi (and steamed rice with vegetables and soy
sauce,
> for that matter) but I also tend to put on weight easily and have to
watch
> what I eat. So, is sushi (and steamed rice) fattening?
>
> Thanking you in advance for your help :-)
>
> Trin from London

It depends on how much sushi you like to eat. Rice is certainly a
carbohydrate food. For myself, I generally don't feel I have overeaten
when I have had as much sushi as I like, or wish to afford :-)

Jim.

> <delurking> Hello there...
> Just a quick question if I may, would anyone be able to advise
> me with regards to sushi's calorie content?

This sort of question is frequently asked in a.f.s but it is
not yet in the unofficial FAQ (www.sushifaq.com).

Googling a.f.s for "calories" or "nutritional content" will bring
up lots of old posts with relevant info and links. The only one
that comes to mind is www.afcsushi.com but their nutritional info
is gone (but returning soon?).

This is still in the google cache, but you have to access it
through www.google.com, search "sushi nutrition":
http://www.afcsushi.com/pages/nutrition.html

These days, there is more to know than just calories. Per cent
of calories from fat, cholesterol, sodium, protein and fiber are
currently in vogue and found on most food labels. Note that
shellfish are generally high in cholesterol.

Here's one sample entry from afcsushi:

SUSHI (A-L) California Roll
Serving Size 12 pieces
Calories 290
Calories from Fat 45
Total Fat 5 g, % DV 8
Saturated Fat 1 g % DV 4
Cholesterol < 5mg % DV 2
Sodium 380 mg, % DV 16
Total Carbos 54 g % DV 18
Dietary Fiber 3 g % DV 11
Protein 7 g






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(Postman)
>
> These days, there is more to know than just calories. Per cent
> of calories from fat, cholesterol, sodium, protein and fiber are
> currently in vogue and found on most food labels.

don't forget the current craze: carbohydrates. (Just look at the low
carb beer and low carb Burger Kings). Unfortunately sushi is bad
because it has high amounts of refined carbs in the form of white rice
and white sugar. Brown rice sushi however just doesn't cut it. Stick
to sashimi!

> Note that shellfish are generally high in cholesterol.

Cholesterol in food, which goes through your alimentary system, is not
a huge concern, most of it is digested. Saturated fat in your diet
that gets converted to cholesterol in your blood stream is the
problem.

Tippi wrote:

> (Postman)
>
>>These days, there is more to know than just calories. Per cent
>>of calories from fat, cholesterol, sodium, protein and fiber are
>>currently in vogue and found on most food labels.
>>
>
> don't forget the current craze: carbohydrates. (Just look at the low
> carb beer and low carb Burger Kings). Unfortunately sushi is bad
> because it has high amounts of refined carbs in the form of white rice
> and white sugar. Brown rice sushi however just doesn't cut it. Stick
> to sashimi!


Not everyone is concerned with cutting carbs out completely, but knowing
the nutritional amounts for sushi may help them figure out how much they
can eat within a certain diet. Weight Watchers has a points system that
allows certain amounts of things.. and I think they have info on sushi,
but I was unable to find anything on their site since I'm not a member.

>>Note that shellfish are generally high in cholesterol.
>>
>
> Cholesterol in food, which goes through your alimentary system, is not
> a huge concern, most of it is digested. Saturated fat in your diet
> that gets converted to cholesterol in your blood stream is the
> problem.

I've been told that shellfish is considered "good" cholesterol. Is there
truth to that?

--
Dan

On Sat, 21 Feb 2004 22:04:50 GMT,
(Postman) wrote:

>> <delurking> Hello there...
>> Just a quick question if I may, would anyone be able to advise
>> me with regards to sushi's calorie content?
>
>This sort of question is frequently asked in a.f.s but it is
>not yet in the unofficial FAQ (www.sushifaq.com).
one of the things on my 'List 'O Things' to do...
I've been extremely bad about updating the site and posting the link
to the group, i'll not make excuses, but I hope i can get back to
updating the website soon.
I'll do some poking around and see if i can find some caloric info
that will be helpful and comprehensive to add as well, it's certainly
a good idea.

Dan Logcher > wrote

> I've been told that shellfish is considered "good" cholesterol. Is there
> truth to that?

maybe you are thinking of omega-3 fatty acid? this page has good info
http://www.shellfish.org.uk/shellfish_diet.htm

Just a quick line to say an immense 'THANK YOU' to all who took time to
reply to my query. Your answers were most useful and informative!
Admittedly, as a pesco-vegetarian and not at all convinced by the Atkins
craze that is sweeping the globe, my diet is quite rich in carbs although I
tend to stay away from bread and keep pasta and noodles under control. But I
do love my rice! I will keep the comments received in mind.
Thanks again,
Trin

Tippi wrote:

> Dan Logcher > wrote
>
>
>>I've been told that shellfish is considered "good" cholesterol. Is there
>>truth to that?
>>
>
> maybe you are thinking of omega-3 fatty acid? this page has good info
> http://www.shellfish.org.uk/shellfish_diet.htm

I thought I had read that the cholesterol in shrimp, for example, was not
the bad kind. Or maybe that it did not raise your bad levels in your blood.

--
Dan