Wagyu beef sushi
Wagyu beef sushi is a luxurious Japanese dish featuring premium Wagyu beef, known for its intense marbling and rich flavor, served over or alongside vinegared sushi rice. It typically combines the fatty, melt-in-your-mouth beef with traditional sushi elements like nori (seaweed), soy sauce, and wasabi. This fusion dish represents a modern, high-end take on classic sushi, originating in Japan.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in fat and protein, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the sushi rice. It provides significant amounts of iron, B vitamins (especially B12), and zinc, with a rough calorie estimate of 350-450 kcal per typical serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 25 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 µg |
| Iron | 2.8 mg |
| Zinc | 4.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Selenium | 22 µg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
Per 4 pieces (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Wagyu beef is prized for its unique intramuscular fat (marbling), which is rich in monounsaturated fats like oleic acid, giving it a buttery texture. Culturally, it represents a premium, celebratory food in Japan, often associated with special occasions and fine dining.
