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Yakitori at a glance

Glycemic index (est.)
10
low
Glycemic load / serving
1
low
Nutri-Score
D
A best, E worst
NOVA group
2
processed culinary ingredients

Japanese cuisine · Non-Vegetarian. Serving: 100 g.

Yakitori nutrition per serving

NutrientPer serving
Calories250 kcal
Protein30 g
Carbohydrate10 g
Fiber0 g
Sugars5 g
Added sugars5 g
Fat10 g
Saturated fat3 g
Sodium800 mg

Typical ingredients: Chicken thigh, soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, green onions, sesame seeds

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Common questions about yakitori

How many calories are in yakitori?

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

Is yakitori good for blood sugar?

A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 1, which is low (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 yakitori?

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

Log your own yakitori

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 yakitori 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.