Tag: No rice sushi

A single, standard maki roll can contain over 30 grams of carbohydrates, primarily from the sweetened rice. Navigating a Japanese restaurant menu while on a ketogenic diet requires strategic choices, but knowing what to order at a sushi restaurant on keto allows you to enjoy fresh, flavorful food without derailing your diet.

According to the USDA, a one-cup serving of cooked medium-grain white rice contains about 53 grams of carbohydrates, making traditional sushi a non-starter for keto. But is sushi without rice keto friendly, and what are the best alternatives?