Can I use regular rice for sushi?

No, sushi rice is specially prepared for its sticky texture.

How do I cook sushi rice?

Rinse, soak, and cook sushi rice with the right water ratio for best results.

Yes, sushi rice is gluten-free as it is made from rice.

Grains

Flavorful sushi rice that is sticky and perfect for sushi rolls.

Per 100 g

130 kcal

1 cup

195 kcal

(150 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
2.7 g / 100g	28 g / 100g	0.3 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 9% · Carbs 89% · Fat 2%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup (150 g, 195 kcal) is 10% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 48 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Sushi Rice (cooked) is number 2 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 137 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Nutty Barley Salad	120	4 g
Sushi Rice (cooked)	130	2.7 g
Turmeric Rice Salad	130	3 g
Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries	140	4 g
Apple Cinnamon Quinoa	143	4.1 g
Bulgur and Roasted Veggie Bowl	150	5 g

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

5/10

Moderate calories; best enjoyed in balanced portions.

Can I use regular rice for sushi?: No, sushi rice is specially prepared for its sticky texture.
How do I cook sushi rice?: Rinse, soak, and cook sushi rice with the right water ratio for best results.
Is sushi rice gluten-free?: Yes, sushi rice is gluten-free as it is made from rice.

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