Be sushi-savvy

It’s got to be healthy, right? A little bit of fish, a tiny smattering of rice, all rolled up in some seaweed—what could go wrong? In fact, sushi can be one of the healthiest dining-out options there is, nonfattening yet rich in heart-protective omega-3 fatty acids.
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It’s got to be healthy, right? A little bit of fish, a tiny smattering of rice, all rolled up in some seaweed—what could go wrong? In fact, sushi can be one of the healthiest dining-out options there is, nonfattening yet rich in heart-protective omega-3 fatty acids. But as the once-exotic Japanese food has become ubiquitous in the U.S., new varieties have been developed—some with ingredients that have nutrition gurus crying foul. These days, sushi’s calorie count varies widely, with some choices decidedly diet-unfriendly. Here’s a quick primer:

THE GOOD

1. California roll (rice, nori, avocado and imitation crab)

Per roll:
CALORIES 255
FAT 7 grams
CARBS 38 grams
FIBER 5.8 grams
PROTEIN 9 grams

2. Tuna (maguro) roll (tuna, rice and nori)

Per roll:
CALORIES 184
FAT 2 grams
CARBS 27 grams
FIBER 3.5 grams
PROTEIN 24 grams

3. Salmon sashimi (just raw fish, no rice)

Per 1-ounce piece:
CALORIES: 52
FAT 3.1 grams
CARBS 0 grams
FIBER 0 grams
PROTEIN 5.6 grams

THE BAD

4. Philadelphia roll (nori, rice, smoked salmon,lettuce, cream cheese and sesame seeds)

Per roll:
CALORIES 360
FAT 11 grams
CARBS 35 grams
FIBER 0 grams
PROTEIN 13 grams

5. Eel and avocado roll (nori, rice, avocado and unagi—fresh-water eel)

Per roll:
CALORIES 372
FAT 17 grams
CARBS 31 grams
FIBER 5.8 grams
PROTEIN 20 grams

6. Shrimp tempura roll (shrimp, rice, nori, frying oil, tempura batter)

Per roll:
CALORIES 508
FAT 21 grams
CARBS 64 grams
FIBER 4.5 grams
PROTEIN 20 grams

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