What is mochi made of?

Mochi is made from glutinous rice that is steamed and pounded into a sticky dough.

Is mochi gluten-free?

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

How many calories are in mochi?

One piece of mochi typically contains about 70 calories.

Dessert

Japanese Mochi의 칼로리는 얼마일까요?

Mochi is a sweet, chewy rice cake that is a staple of Japanese cuisine. Filled with a variety of fillings, it’s a delightful treat that can be enjoyed in many ways.

100 g당

234 kcal

1 Piece

70 kcal

(30 g)

단백질	탄수화물	지방
2.3 g / 100g	55.6 g / 100g	0.2 g / 100g

In numbers

Where the calories come from

Protein 4% · Carbs 95% · Fat 1%

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

1 Piece (30 g, 70 kcal) is 4% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 piece takes about 17 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Compared with similar foods

Japanese Mochi is number 5 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 187 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Tropical Fruit Smoothie Bowl	80	2 g
Mango Lime Sorbet	120	0.5 g
Mango Sticky Rice Balls	200	3 g
Caramel Apple Nachos	210	1 g
Japanese Mochi	234	2.3 g
Raspberry-Lemon Muffins	325	4.5 g

Nutrition data updated June 15, 2026.

1회 제공량

제공량	그램	칼로리
1 Piece	30 g	70 kcal
3 Pieces	90 g	211 kcal

건강 점수

5/10

자주 묻는 질문

What is mochi made of?: Mochi is made from glutinous rice that is steamed and pounded into a sticky dough.
Is mochi gluten-free?: Yes, traditional mochi is gluten-free as it is made from rice.
How many calories are in mochi?: One piece of mochi typically contains about 70 calories.

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