Tuna Onigiri
Japanese rice balls stuffed with seasoned tuna and wrapped in nori. A portable 220-calorie snack.
Tuna Onigiri has 220 calories per serving, with 14g protein, 32g carbs, 4g fat, and 1g fiber. Prep 15 min, cook 5 min.
Nutrition per serving
2 serving(s)
220
Calories
14g
Protein
28% DV
32g
Carbs
12% DV
4g
Fat
5% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
📊 220 calories per serving.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
5 min
Servings
2
Est. Cost
$3.50
Tuna Onigiri
Hand-shaped Japanese rice triangles filled with a light tuna mayo and wrapped in crisp nori. They make a perfect grab-and-go snack or lunchbox addition.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked short-grain rice, warm
- 3 oz canned tuna, drained
- 1 tbsp light mayo
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp scallions, minced
- 2 sheets nori, halved
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Mix the drained tuna with mayo, soy sauce, and scallions in a small bowl.
- Season the warm rice with a pinch of salt and mix gently.
- Wet your hands with water to keep the rice from sticking.
- Press about 1/3 cup of rice into your palm and make a well in the center.
- Spoon a portion of the tuna filling into the well, then fold the rice over to enclose it.
- Shape the rice into a firm triangle.
- Wrap a strip of nori around the base of each onigiri and serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 14g |
| Carbs | 32g |
| Fat | 4g |
| Fiber | 1g |
Tips
- Shape the rice while it is still warm so it sticks together.
- Wrap the nori just before eating so it stays crisp.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer
Not recommended for freezing.
Reheat
Microwave 700W for 60–90 seconds, or until steaming hot throughout.
Equipment
skillet
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