The California roll is probably singlehandedly responsible for the growing popularity of sushi in the United States. The history of the California roll traces to a sushi restaurant in Los Angeles in the 1960’s.
Today the world lines up to taste this inside out California roll that includes toasted sesame seeds, imitation crab meat, cucumber and avocado. Although some sushi restaurants substitute mango for avocado, a true California roll uses avocado.
Let’s take a closer look at California roll nutrition facts.
Major Nutrients Found In A California Roll:
The sodium is the biggest flaw with the California roll because this one roll makes up 45% of your daily value of sodium. Since plenty of people overdo it on sodium, the chances are slim you won’t go over your daily allowance of sodium. The California roll is however, a great source of fiber and protein so if you monitor your salt and carb intake, eating a California roll won’t ruin your whole day.
Storing/Selecting
California rolls are made with imitation crab meat and avocado so it is essential that you eat it fresh as possible. The cucumbers and avocado are the biggest concern when it comes to storing a California roll because the avocado will oxidize (turn brown & yucky) and the cucumber will soften. After more than one day in the fridge, your California roll will most likely be inedible.
Eat It With:
The traditional way to eat a California roll is to combine the soy sauce, pickled ginger and wasabi paste in a small bowl and dip each slice of the California roll into the mixture. Most of the time a California roll is served as a stand alone dish, but you can choose to combine sushi rolls for additional flavors.
Burn Off Calories In A California Roll
To burn off the calories in a California roll, you would have to complete:
- 43 minutes of swimming
- 79 minutes of cycling
- 59 minutes of jogging
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