Are you a sushi addict who just can’t get enough, but now you’re starting to have nightmares about rice? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. The good news is that there is a sushi cure for your too-much-rice blues and its called a California soba roll.
This distinctive roll is made with buckwheat noodles instead of rice, for a playful take on the popular California roll. If you love the famous combo of crab, avocado and cucumber then your mouth with water when you bite into a California soba roll.
Keep reading for more California soba roll nutrition facts.
Major Nutrients Found In California Soba Roll
While the California soba roll may have slightly more calories than most sushi rolls, it is surprisingly healthier with acceptable amounts of most major nutrients.
The biggest problem dieters will have with the California soba roll is the 24 grams of fat found in each roll. This, along with 10% of your recommended daily value of saturated fat can send your cholesterol count soaring..if you don’t monitor your fat intake for the rest of the day.
You will notice though that California soba roll nutrition facts also have very little cholesterol, a moderate amount of sodium and a healthy amount of carbohydrates. When it comes to fat burning though, the California soba roll has 10 grams of protein and 8% of your daily value of fiber.
Selecting/Storing
Choose a California soba roll that has been fresh made. The buckwheat noodles should be tender, not crunchy or chewy. Make sure the avocado and cucumber and both green and fresh, or you might end up regretting your choice of sushi roll.
Store your California soba roll in the fridge for up to 4 days, but make sure the avocado has not oxidized (turned brown) and that the cucumber is still crunchy. A sushi roll sitting in the fridge too long will be difficult to bite through.
Eat It With:
The California soba roll can be enjoyed with the traditional sushi condiments of wasabi, soy sauce and pickled ginger. The best way to enjoy it however is with a ginger miso dipping sauce that highlights the noodles in this roll.
Because of the 440 calories found in this roll, eat it with a low calorie beverage like tea. A glass of beer or a glass of wine might send this meal higher in calories than you’d prefer.
Burn Off Calories In A California Soba Roll
To burn off the calories in a California soba roll, you would have to do:
- 55 minutes of low impact aerobics.
- 49 minutes of fencing.
- 23 minutes of Jai alai
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