Kakiage has an estimated glycemic index of 52 (range 47 to 58), which is low, and a glycemic load of 14 per serving (medium). NutriOptio estimates one serving (100 g) at 250 calories, with 3 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate and 15 g fat.

Japanese cuisine · Vegetarian · Vegan. Serving: 100 g.
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugars | 5 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
Typical ingredients: sweet potato, onion, carrot, flour, water, salt, oil (for frying)
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese Milk Bread | 13 | 120 |
| Tonkatsu | 12 | 350 |
| Mochi Ice Cream | 10 | 100 |
| Green Tea Ice Cream | 9 | 140 |
| Tempura Prawns | 9 | 250 |
NutriOptio estimates 250 calories in one serving (100 g) of a typical kakiage recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 14, which is medium (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.
NutriOptio grades a typical kakiage C on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.
Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.
Open the NutriOptio web appThese are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical kakiage in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.