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Kakiage at a glance

Glycemic index (est.)
52
low
Glycemic load / serving
14
medium
Nutri-Score
C
A best, E worst
NOVA group
2
processed culinary ingredients

Japanese cuisine · Vegetarian · Vegan. Serving: 100 g.

Kakiage nutrition per serving

NutrientPer serving
Calories250 kcal
Protein3 g
Carbohydrate30 g
Fiber3 g
Sugars5 g
Added sugars0 g
Fat15 g
Saturated fat2 g
Sodium300 mg

Typical ingredients: sweet potato, onion, carrot, flour, water, salt, oil (for frying)

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Common questions about kakiage

How many calories are in kakiage?

NutriOptio estimates 250 calories in one serving (100 g) of a typical kakiage recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.

Is kakiage good for blood sugar?

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.

What is the Nutri-Score of kakiage?

NutriOptio grades a typical kakiage C on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.

Log your own kakiage

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.

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How these numbers are made

These 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.