Takoyaki has an estimated glycemic index of 52 (range 47 to 58), which is low, and a glycemic load of 15 per serving (medium). NutriOptio estimates one serving (6 pieces (approximately 120 g)) at 250 calories, with 10 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat.
Japanese cuisine · Non-Vegetarian. Serving: 6 pieces (approximately 120 g).
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
Typical ingredients: Wheat flour, dashi (fish stock), eggs, octopus, green onions, pickled ginger, tempura scraps, soy sauce, mirin, oil for cooking
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Kakiage | 14 | 250 |
| Umeshu | 14 | 150 |
| Japanese Milk Bread | 13 | 120 |
| Tonkatsu | 12 | 350 |
| Mochi Ice Cream | 10 | 100 |
NutriOptio estimates 250 calories in one serving (6 pieces (approximately 120 g)) of a typical takoyaki recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 15, 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 takoyaki 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 takoyaki 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.
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