Spicy California Roll

The Spicy California Roll is a popular American-style sushi roll that typically features imitation crab, avocado, and cucumber, all wrapped in seaweed and rice and topped with a spicy mayo or sriracha-based sauce. It's a staple in sushi restaurants across North America, known for its creamy and spicy flavor profile.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This roll is generally moderate in carbohydrates from the sushi rice and provides healthy fats from avocado, with a modest amount of protein from the imitation crab. A typical serving of 8 pieces contains roughly 300-400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	580 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Vitamin A	45 mcg
Vitamin C	8 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Magnesium	30 mg
Phosphorus	120 mg
Manganese	0.6 mg

Per 1 roll (8 pieces, ~200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a prime example of 'Westernized' sushi, designed to appeal to palates less accustomed to raw fish. Nutritionally, the addition of spicy sauce and avocado increases its fat content compared to a traditional California roll.