Gimbap calories
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Rice seasoned with sesame oil, rolled in dried seaweed (gim) with egg, pickled radish, spinach, carrot and ham or crab stick, then cut into slices.
Quick answer
A typical serving of Gimbap (1 roll (8 to 10 slices)) has about 320 kcal. Most servings fall between 280 and 500 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 320 kcal
- Protein
- 11 g
- Carbs
- 46 g
- Fat
- 10 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 1 roll (8 to 10 slices), about 230 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 320 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 11 g | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 46 g | 58% |
| Fat | 10 g | 28% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| Tuna mayo gimbap (chamchi) | 440 kcal |
| Beef gimbap (sogogi) | 450 kcal |
| Cheese gimbap | 480 kcal |
| Pork cutlet gimbap (donkkaseu) | 650 kcal |
What drives the calories
- Rice makes up about half the weight of a roll.
- Sesame oil is brushed on the rice and on the outside of the roll.
- Tuna mayo, cheese and fried pork cutlet fillings add 100 to 300 kcal.
How to make it lighter
- Choose a vegetable or egg gimbap instead of tuna mayo or pork cutlet.
- Eat half a roll and add a side of vegetables or a boiled egg.
How to log Gimbap in Nibbs
Note how many slices you ate, because a full roll is usually 8 to 10 slices. Nibbs then estimates the portion and the calories for your actual plate, and you can edit any item before you save it.
Gimbap calorie questions
How many calories are in gimbap?
One roll of basic gimbap has about 320 kcal. Most rolls fall between 280 and 500 kcal, depending on the filling. One slice has about 30 to 40 kcal.
Is gimbap the same as sushi?
No. Gimbap rice is seasoned with sesame oil and salt, not vinegar and sugar. The filling is usually cooked or pickled, not raw fish.
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