Six pieces of salmon sushi on a wooden board

Sushi Salmon 6pc

59

MIN WALK

290

kcal

3.0 MILES / 6,030 STEPS

Or run it off in 21 minutes.

TL;DR

One Sushi Salmon 6pc: 290 kcal, about 59 min walking or 21 min running at 82kg reference rates.

Quantity

TrackMyBurn · food snapshot

Sushi Salmon 6pc

290 kcal

Open Sushi Salmon 6pc
Protein11.3g · 16%
Carbs55.0g · 77%
Fat2.2g · 7%

Source: Salmon Sushi (FatSecret Generic): 285 kcal, 11.07g protein, 54.02g carbs, 2.18g fat · fatsecret.com

https://trackmyburn.com/tmb-foods/sushi-salmon-6pc

What is it?

Salmon sushi places slices of raw salmon on small pads of vinegared rice as nigiri, or rolls them as maki. Salmon only became a sushi topping in Japan in the 1980s, after Norwegian exporters promoted it.

It is now the most-ordered topping in many countries, including Japan and Hong Kong, where conveyor-belt shops fill up on 30°C humid evenings. Six pieces is a typical plate.

The fish is buttery and mild, the rice slightly sweet and tangy. A dab of wasabi and soy lifts the richness of the fish.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to burn off Sushi Salmon 6pc?

At 82kg, one 290 kcal serving takes about 59 minutes walking or 21 minutes running. Your pace and body weight can change that.

Can I split the walk into shorter sessions?

Yes. Several shorter walks at a similar pace add up to the same overall walking time. Watch estimates vary across sessions.

Does the 290 kcal estimate cover every Sushi Salmon 6pc serving?

No. The 290 kcal figure is for the serving shown here. Recipes and portion sizes can differ; check the label or restaurant information for the one you ate.

How we tested

Reference by Y.W. Fung at 82kg with an Apple Watch Ultra. The reference route is a 5.3-mile loop at 3.1 mph walking and 6 mph running; food burn minutes are calculated from calories at those rates, not individually walked off for every food. The reference test date is 2026-05-20. Check the food's listed source and serving.

In Seoul and Tokyo, where summers are usually around 27°C and humid, a longer walk in the heat can feel harder than the reference loop shown here.

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Last updated: 2026-09-29

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Burn table

ActivityMinutes · selected quantity
Walking59 min
Running 6mph21 min
Cycling Moderate29 min
Rucking 20kg32 min

Visual swap

1 Sushi Salmon 6pc = 0.91x Pineapple Bun = 0.6x Brown Sugar Boba Milk = 1.3x Egg Tart

Base serving calorie equivalents; the quantity selector above only scales your selected total.

Nutrition facts

PortionCaloriesProtein / Carbs / Fat
100g145 kcal5.7g / 27.5g / 1.1g
1 serving290 kcal11.3g / 55.0g / 2.2g
2 servings580 kcal22.6g / 110.0g / 4.4g

1 serving = 200g. Estimated from typical serving - check local label. 100g = 290 kcal x 100 / 200g. Cross-check: USDA FoodData Central.

Real-World Test

No personal tasting notes have been published for Sushi Salmon 6pc yet. The burn estimate above uses the 290 kcal serving and the 82kg reference rates; it is not an individual eating or satiety result.

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