Calories in Sushi, salmon roll

Per 6 pieces, 170 g

290calories

About 14% of a 2,000 calorie day. Your own number is probably not 2,000 — the calculator works out what it should be.

Sushi, salmon roll has 290 calories per 6 pieces, 170 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 11.0 g of protein, 46.0 g of carbohydrate, 6.5 g of fat and 2.0 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 171 calories and 6.5 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as a source of protein. Mostly rice — sashimi is the same fish for a fraction of the carbohydrate.

Calories and macros

Per 6 pieces, 170 gServingPer 100 g% of daily intake
Calories290 kcal171 kcal14%
Protein11.0 g6.5 g22%
Carbohydrate46.0 g27.1 g18%
Fat6.5 g3.8 g9%
Fibre2.0 g1.2 g7%

Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.

What this is good for

A source of proteinAt least 12% of its calories come from protein.

These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.

Worth knowing

Mostly rice — sashimi is the same fish for a fraction of the carbohydrate.
Nothing here needs banning. Knowing the number and planning for it beats trying to avoid it.
Eat it from a plate rather than the packet — portion size is what decides whether it matters.

Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.

Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.

Common questions about sushi, salmon roll

How many calories are in sushi, salmon roll?

Sushi, salmon roll has 290 calories per 6 pieces, 170 g, which is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.

How many calories are in 100 g of sushi, salmon roll?

100 g of sushi, salmon roll contains 171 calories.

How much protein is in sushi, salmon roll?

One serving of 6 pieces, 170 g provides 11.0 g of protein — 6.5 g per 100 g, or 22% of the 50 g daily reference intake.

How many carbs are in sushi, salmon roll?

One serving of 6 pieces, 170 g contains 46.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 2.0 g is fibre.

What is sushi, salmon roll a good source of?

Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, sushi, salmon roll qualifies as a source of protein. At least 12% of its calories come from protein.

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