Onigiri (rice ball) calories

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A triangle of white rice with a filling such as salmon, pickled plum or tuna mayonnaise, wrapped in a sheet of nori.

Quick answer

A typical serving of Onigiri (rice ball) (1 onigiri with salmon filling) has about 180 kcal. Most servings fall between 160 and 260 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.

Calories: 180 kcal
Protein: 5 g
Carbs: 38 g
Fat: 1 g

Nutrition facts per serving

Serving: 1 onigiri with salmon filling, about 110 g.

Nutrient	Amount	Share of calories
Calories	180 kcal	100%
Protein	5 g	11%
Carbohydrates	38 g	84%
Fat	1 g	5%

Calories in common versions

Version	Typical calories
Pickled plum (umeboshi)	170 kcal
Kombu (simmered kelp)	170 kcal
Tuna mayonnaise	260 kcal

What drives the calories

Rice gives almost all the calories, about 160 kcal in a standard convenience store onigiri.
Mayonnaise fillings such as tuna mayo add 60 to 90 kcal.
Two onigiri hold more rice than a standard bowl.

How to make it lighter

Choose salmon, plum or kelp fillings instead of tuna mayo or fried chicken.
Pair one onigiri with a boiled egg or salad chicken instead of a second rice ball.

How to log Onigiri (rice ball) in Nibbs

For a packaged onigiri, scan the barcode or type the filling, because the filling changes the calories most. Nibbs then estimates the portion and the calories for your actual plate, and you can edit any item before you save it.

Onigiri (rice ball) calorie questions

How many calories are in an onigiri?

A convenience store onigiri with salmon has about 180 kcal. Plum and kelp onigiri have about 170 kcal. A tuna mayonnaise onigiri has about 260 kcal.

Is onigiri good for weight loss?

One onigiri is a small, low-fat snack or light meal of about 170 to 260 kcal. Most of its calories come from rice, and it has only about 4 to 6 g of protein. Add an egg or salad chicken to stay full longer.