Japanese Food for Diabetics
Sushi, soba, miso and traditional dishes rated for diabetes. Every food rated by glycemic index with nutrition facts.
GI Distribution
All Japanese Foods (259)
Grilled Mackerel (Saba)
Saba Grill
Portion: 1 serving (130g)
Japanese Breakfast Fish (Grilled Salmon)
Yaki Sake
Portion: 1 fillet (80g)
Wagyu Beef Tataki
Portion: 1 serving
Tamagoyaki (Rolled Omelette)
Portion: 1 serving
Japanese Grilled Saba Jp2
Portion: 1 serving
Sashimi (Salmon/Tuna, 5 pieces)
Sashimi
Portion: 5 pieces (100g)
Yakitori Full Final Jp
Portion: 1 serving
Japanese Sashimi Salmon 8pc
Portion: 1 serving
Salmon Sashimi Set 10pc Jp
Portion: 1 serving
Sashimi Platter (15pc Mixed)
Portion: 1 serving
Sashimi Dinner Set 20pc
Portion: 1 serving
Sashimi Set Final Jp
Portion: 1 serving
Yakitori Stick (1 Piece)
Yakitori
Portion: 1 stick (40g)
Chawanmushi (Steamed Egg Custard)
Chawanmushi
Portion: 1 cup (150g)
Nori Chips (Seaweed)
Nori Chips
Portion: 1 pack (10g)
Kombu Dashi (Seaweed Broth)
Kombu Dashi
Portion: 250ml
Konnyaku (Konjac)
Konnyaku
Portion: 1 serving (80g)
Genmaicha (Brown Rice Tea)
Genmaicha
Portion: 250ml
Gyokuro (Shade-Grown Green Tea)
Gyokuro
Portion: 100ml
Matcha Green Tea (Unsweetened)
Matcha
Portion: 250ml
Hojicha (Roasted Green Tea)
Hojicha
Portion: 250ml
Sencha Green Tea
Sencha
Portion: 250ml
Cold Wheat Tea (Mugicha Iced)
Iced Mugicha
Portion: 300ml
Mugicha (Roasted Barley Tea)
Mugicha
Portion: 250ml
Japanese Grilled Chicken Yakitori 6
Portion: 1 serving
Japanese Yakitori 8pc Jp2
Portion: 1 serving
Tamago (Sweet Egg, Small)
Tamago Snack
Portion: 1 piece (40g)
Hijiki Seaweed Salad
Hijiki Salad
Portion: 1 cup (80g)
Seaweed Salad (Wakame)
Seaweed Salad
Portion: ½ cup (70g)
Spinach Ohitashi (Blanched Spinach)
Horenso Ohitashi
Portion: ½ cup (80g)
Japanese Cucumber (Tataki Kyuri)
Tataki Kyuri
Portion: 1 cup (100g)
Yakitori Full Set 10pc Jp
Portion: 1 serving
Grilled Yellowtail + Daikon + Miso
Hamachi Dinner
Portion: 1 plate (220g)
Gindara Saikyo Yaki (Miso Cod)
Gindara Miso Cod
Portion: 1 fillet (150g)
Goya Champuru (Bitter Melon)
Portion: 1 serving
Gyoza Dipping Sauce (2tbsp)
Portion: 1 serving
Hijiki + Edamame Salad
Hijiki Edamame
Portion: small bowl (50g)
Hijiki Salad (Seaweed)
Portion: 1 serving
Asari Miso Shiru (Clam Miso Soup)
Asari Miso
Portion: 1 bowl (200ml)
Miso Soup (Low Sodium)
Miso Soup
Portion: 1 bowl (200ml)
Shiitake Mushrooms (Grilled)
Grilled Shiitake
Portion: 4 mushrooms (80g)
Cucumber Sunomono Salad
Kheera Salad JP
Portion: 1 cup (120g)
Pickled Daikon + Carrot
Portion: 1 serving
Sunomono (Vinegared Cucumber)
Sunomono
Portion: ½ cup (60g)
Matcha Latte (Unsweetened)
Portion: 1 serving
Umeboshi (Pickled Plum, 2)
Umeboshi
Portion: 2 plums (20g)
Suimono (Clear Japanese Soup)
Portion: 1 serving
Yuzu Hot Water
Yuzu Yu
Portion: 250ml
Miso Glazed Salmon
Portion: 1 serving
Japanese Edamame Plain Steamed
Portion: 1 serving
Yakitori Set 8 Skewers
Portion: 1 serving
Chicken Teriyaki (Homemade No Sugar)
Portion: 1 serving
Agedashi Tofu (Baked)
Agedashi Tofu
Portion: 1 serving (120g)
Tofu on a Stick (Dengaku)
Tofu Stick
Portion: 1 stick (60g)
Hiyayakko (Cold Tofu with Toppings)
Hiyayakko
Portion: ½ block (100g)
Shabu-Shabu (Lean Pork + Veg)
Shabu-Shabu Pork
Portion: 1 serving (300g)
Yosenabe (Mixed Seafood Hot Pot)
Yosenabe
Portion: 1 pot (350g)
Tori Tsukune Chicken 6pc
Portion: 1 serving
Miso Black Cod
Portion: 1 serving
Edamame (Spiced, 1 cup)
Portion: 1 serving
Tofu Scramble Japanese Style
Portion: 1 serving
Agedashi Tofu 4pc
Portion: 1 serving
Eggplant Katsu (Baked)
Portion: 1 serving
Matcha Pudding (No Sugar)
Portion: 1 serving
Tofu Stir-fry (Silken, Low Oil)
Tofu Sabzi
Portion: 1 cup (150g)
Kakigori (Shaved Ice, Matcha, SF)
Matcha Kakigori
Portion: 1 cup (100g)
Nabe (Hot Pot Vegetables + Tofu)
Portion: 1 serving
Nabe (Hot Pot, Veg + Tofu)
Portion: 1 serving
Tsukemono (Pickled Vegetables)
Tsukemono
Portion: ½ cup (50g)
Miso Soup + Wakame + Tofu
Portion: 1 serving
Kombucha (Japanese Style)
Kombucha JP
Portion: 200ml
Daikon Radish (Cooked)
Portion: 1 serving
Soy Milk (Unsweetened)
Tonyu
Portion: 200ml
Tsukune (Chicken Meatball Skewer 4pc)
Portion: 1 serving
Jp Katsu Final2
Portion: 1 serving
Homemade Miso Soup with Tofu & Seaweed
Portion: 1 bowl (300ml)
Teriyaki Chicken (Low Sugar) + Steamed Veg
Teriyaki Chicken Light
Portion: 1 plate (220g)
Nabemono (Hot Pot) + Tofu + Vegetables
Nabe Dinner
Portion: 1 pot (350g)
Japanese-Style Edamame & Tofu Bowl
Portion: 1 bowl (300g)
Miso-Glazed Eggplant
Nasu Dengaku
Portion: 1 eggplant (100g)
Takuan (Yellow Radish Pickle)
Takuan
Portion: 4 slices (30g)
Tori Karaage (Air Fried Chicken)
Portion: 1 serving
Jp Tempura Final2
Portion: 1 serving
Jp Sushi Set 7K
Portion: 1 serving
Sukiyaki (Light Broth) + Tofu + Mushroom
Sukiyaki Light
Portion: 1 serving (300g)
Homemade Salmon Teriyaki (Low Sugar)
Portion: 1 fillet (180g)
Matcha Chia Pudding
Matcha Chia
Portion: 1 cup (150g)
Tonjiru (Pork Miso Soup)
Tonjiru
Portion: 1 bowl (250ml)
Chicken Nanban (Sweet Vinegar)
Portion: 1 serving
Tonkatsu Set Full Home Jp
Portion: 1 serving
Tofu Cheesecake (No Bake)
Tofu Cheesecake
Portion: 1 slice (60g)
Karaage Set Full Jp
Portion: 1 serving
Ebi Fry (Baked Shrimp 6pc)
Portion: 1 serving
Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken, Light)
Portion: 1 serving
Tonkatsu (Air Fried) + Shredded Cab
Portion: 1 serving
Tori Nanban (Chicken Tartar)
Portion: 1 serving
Tonkatsu Baked Light Set Jp
Portion: 1 serving
Tempura Set Full Light Jp
Portion: 1 serving
Kinpira Gobo (Burdock Root)
Portion: 1 serving
Sukiyaki Light Home Jp
Portion: 1 serving
Jp Gyudon Final2
Portion: 1 serving
Nikujaga Full Home Set Jp
Portion: 1 serving
Jp Ramen Final2
Portion: 1 serving
Dengaku (Miso Glazed Tofu + Eggplant)
Dengaku Dinner
Portion: 1 plate (200g)
Oden (Fish Cake Stew) + Daikon + Egg
Oden Dinner
Portion: 1 bowl (300g)
Homemade Chicken Yakitori Bowl
Portion: 1 bowl (300g)
Black Sesame Pudding (Kuro Goma)
Kuro Goma Pudding
Portion: 1 cup (100g)
Gobo (Burdock Root)
Gobo
Portion: ½ cup (60g)
Anmitsu (Low Sugar Jelly)
Anmitsu
Portion: 1 bowl (100g)
Kinako Yogurt + Banana + Seeds
Kinako Yogurt Bowl
Portion: 1 bowl (180g)
Tempura Shrimp (Light 6pc)
Portion: 1 serving
Jp Onigiri Final2
Portion: 1 serving
Katsu Curry Light Full Jp
Portion: 1 serving
Gyudon Full Home Light Jp
Portion: 1 serving
Yakisoba Full Light Home Jp
Portion: 1 serving
Chicken Don Final Jp
Portion: 1 serving
Tonkotsu Set Full Brown Jp
Portion: 1 serving
Shoyu Ramen Full Light Jp
Portion: 1 serving
Oden (Fish Cake Stew)
Portion: 1 serving
Natto (Fermented Soybeans)
Natto
Portion: 50g serving
Homemade Chicken Katsu (Baked)
Portion: 1 serving (200g)
Tonkatsu (Baked) + Cabbage
Portion: 1 serving
Sushi Boat Set Full Brown Jp
Portion: 1 serving
Chicken Katsu Set Full Brown Jp
Portion: 1 serving
Instant Pot Japanese Curry (Light)
Portion: 1 serving
Sukiyaki (Beef Hot Pot)
Portion: 1 serving
Sukiyaki Beef Hot Pot
Portion: 1 serving
Renkon (Lotus Root Kinpira)
Renkon Kinpira
Portion: ½ cup (80g)
Warabi Mochi (Bracken Starch)
Warabi Mochi
Portion: 3 pieces (50g)
Tempura Udon Full WG Jp
Portion: 1 serving
Nimono (Simmered Root Vegetables)
Yasai Nimono
Portion: 1 cup (120g)
Ramen Shoyu Home WG Full Jp
Portion: 1 serving
Nabeyaki Set Full Jp
Portion: 1 serving
Kabocha no Nimono (Simmered Pumpkin)
Portion: 1 serving
Tofu Scramble + Brown Rice + Nori
Tofu Scramble JP
Portion: 1 plate (200g)
Shojin Ryori (Temple Cuisine Plate)
Shojin Ryori
Portion: 1 set (300g)
Tamago Sando (Egg Sandwich, WG)
Portion: 1 serving
Chicken Katsu Sando WG Japanese
Portion: 1 serving
Gyoza (Steamed, 4 pieces)
Steamed Gyoza
Portion: 4 pieces (100g)
Tempura Vegetables (Light)
Portion: 1 serving
Vegetable Tempura Set (Light)
Portion: 1 serving
Chicken Katsu Curry (Baked Light)
Portion: 1 serving
Omurice Home Brown Jp
Portion: 1 serving
Unagi Set Full Brown Jp
Portion: 1 serving
Soba Salad Sesame Cold Jp
Portion: 1 serving
Nikujaga (Beef Potato Light)
Portion: 1 serving
Shio Ramen WG Light
Portion: 1 serving
Vegetable Ramen (Miso Broth)
Portion: 1 serving
Sashimi (Assorted 7pc) + Brown Rice + Miso
Sashimi Teishoku
Portion: 1 set (300g)
Miso Soup + Brown Rice + Natto + Pickles
Traditional Japanese Morning
Portion: 1 set (300g)
Yakizakana (Grilled Fish) + Brown Rice + Salad
Yakizakana Set
Portion: 1 plate (280g)
Japanese Curry (Light, Chicken)
Japanese Curry Light
Portion: 1 plate (200g)
DIY Miso Ramen (Soba Noodles)
Portion: 1 bowl (400g)
Okonomiyaki (Cabbage-Based)
Okonomiyaki
Portion: 1 piece (200g)
Kuromitsu Kinako Warabimochi
Kuromitsu Warabi
Portion: 3 pieces (50g)
Yuzu Sorbet (Small)
Yuzu Sorbet
Portion: small scoop (50g)
Simmered Kabocha (Japanese Pumpkin)
Kabocha Nimono
Portion: ½ cup (80g)
Kabocha Soup
Kabocha Soup
Portion: 1 bowl (200ml)
Grilled Salmon + Rice + Miso + Pickles
Sake Teishoku
Portion: 1 set (300g)
Shio Koji Chicken + Brown Rice + Salad
Shio Koji Set
Portion: 1 plate (300g)
Macrobiotic Bento (Brown Rice + Veg + Tofu)
Macro Bento
Portion: 1 bento (300g)
Tamagoyaki + Miso Soup + Brown Rice
Tamagoyaki Morning Set
Portion: 1 set (250g)
Takoyaki (Baked 6pc)
Portion: 1 serving
Homemade Poke Bowl (Brown Rice)
Portion: 1 bowl (350g)
Chicken Katsu Sando (WG Bread)
Portion: 1 serving
Gyoza Pan Fried 8pc
Portion: 1 serving
Chicken Gyoza (Steamed 10pc)
Portion: 1 serving
Mentaiko Pasta (WG Cod Roe)
Portion: 1 serving
Mentaiko Pasta WG Cod
Portion: 1 serving
Chicken Katsu Don (Baked Brown Rice)
Portion: 1 serving
Tendon Tempura Bowl Light
Portion: 1 serving
Katsu Curry (Baked, Light)
Portion: 1 serving
Japanese Curry Light Brown Rice
Portion: 1 serving
Salmon Teriyaki Full Set
Portion: 1 serving
Hiyashi Chuka (Cold Noodle Salad)
Portion: 1 serving
Yaki Udon (Stir Fried WG)
Portion: 1 serving
Yakisoba (Japanese WG Noodle)
Portion: 1 serving
Natto Breakfast Set (Full)
Portion: 1 serving
Miso Ramen WG Noodle
Portion: 1 serving
Zaru Udon WG Cold Japanese
Portion: 1 serving
Ramen (Miso, WG Noodle, Light)
Portion: 1 serving
Niku Jaga (Home Style Meat Potato)
Portion: 1 serving
Shoyu Ramen (Light Soy Broth WG)
Portion: 1 serving
Tonkotsu Ramen (Light Broth WG)
Portion: 1 serving
Beef Udon Soup
Portion: 1 serving
Nabeyaki Udon (WG Hot Pot)
Portion: 1 serving
Chirashi Sushi (Brown Rice) + Miso Soup
Chirashi Set
Portion: 1 bowl + soup (350g)
Karaage (Baked Chicken) + Salad + Brown Rice
Karaage Teishoku
Portion: 1 plate (300g)
Miso Soup + Rice + Natto + Egg
Japanese Breakfast Set
朝定食
Portion: 1 set
Nikujaga + Brown Rice + Miso Soup
Nikujaga Teishoku
Portion: 1 set (350g)
Tonkatsu (Baked) + Cabbage + Brown Rice
Baked Tonkatsu Set
Portion: 1 plate (300g)
Soboro Don (Chicken Mince on Rice)
Soboro Don
Portion: 1 bowl (250g)
Udon (Whole Wheat) + Kitsune Tofu
Kitsune Udon WW
Portion: 1 bowl (350g)
Natto + Brown Rice + Green Tea
Natto Rice Set
Portion: 1 bowl (200g)
Japanese Sweet Potato + Miso Soup
Satsuma-Imo Breakfast
Portion: 1 potato + soup (250g)
DIY Sushi Bowl (Brown Rice)
Portion: 1 bowl (350g)
Sweet Potato (Yaki Imo, Small)
Yaki Imo
Portion: small piece (60g)
Sweet Potato + Miso Soup
Portion: 1 serving
Miso Soup + Brown Rice + Grilled Fish + Pickles
Japanese Set Meal
和定食
Portion: 1 set
Spicy Tuna Roll 8pc Brown
Portion: 1 serving
Chirashi Bowl Full Japanese
Portion: 1 serving
Yokan (Red Bean Jelly, Small)
Yokan LS
Portion: 1 slice (30g)
Senbei (Rice Cracker, 2)
Senbei
Portion: 2 crackers (20g)
Soba Noodles + Tempura Veg + Dipping Sauce
Soba Set
蕎麦セット
Portion: 1 set
Gyu Don (Lean Beef Bowl, Brown Rice)
Gyudon Light
Portion: 1 bowl (300g)
Soba Noodles + Tempura Vegetables + Dashi
Soba Tempura Set
Portion: 1 set (300g)
Salmon Onigirazu (Rice Sandwich)
Onigirazu Salmon
Portion: 1 piece (200g)
Temari Sushi (Brown Rice, 4 pcs)
Temari Sushi
Portion: 4 pieces (100g)
Cold Soba with Dipping Sauce
Zaru Soba
Portion: 1 serving (180g)
Zaru Soba (Cold Buckwheat Noodles)
Portion: 1 serving
Brown Rice Sushi (2 Pieces)
Brown Rice Nigiri
Portion: 2 pieces (60g)
Cucumber Rolled Sushi (Kappamaki, 4 pcs)
Kappamaki BR
Portion: 4 pieces (80g)
Soba Noodles 100% Buckwheat
Portion: 1 serving
Grilled Unagi (Eel) + Brown Rice + Pickles
Unagi Don
Portion: 1 bowl (250g)
Onigiri (2) + Miso Soup + Tsukemono
Onigiri Morning Set
Portion: 1 set (250g)
Shirasu Don (Baby Fish on Rice)
Shirasu Don
Portion: 1 bowl (200g)
Mochi (WG, Small, 2 pcs)
Portion: 1 serving
Ochazuke (Tea over Rice) + Salmon Flakes
Ochazuke Sake
Portion: 1 bowl (250g)
Unagi Sushi (4pc Brown Rice)
Portion: 1 serving
Umeboshi Onigiri (Pickled Plum)
Portion: 1 serving
Onigirazu (Rice Sandwich)
Portion: 1 serving
Zosui (Rice Soup) + Egg
Zosui
Portion: 1 bowl (250g)
Onigiri Tuna Mayo 2pc
Portion: 1 serving
Sushi Roll (Brown Rice, Salmon, 8pc)
Portion: 1 serving
Natto Gohan (Fermented Soy + Rice)
Portion: 1 serving
Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Ball 2)
Portion: 1 serving
Unagi Don (Brown Rice)
Portion: 1 serving
Unagidon (Eel Rice Small)
Portion: 1 serving
Yakitori Set (Chicken Skewers + Rice)
Portion: 1 serving
Chirashi Bowl (Scattered Sushi)
Portion: 1 serving
Gyudon (Beef Bowl, Brown Rice)
Portion: 1 serving
Salmon Teriyaki + Brown Rice
Portion: 1 serving
Grilled Fish + Rice + Pickles
Portion: 1 serving
Donburi (Salmon Egg Brown Rice)
Portion: 1 serving
Grilled Mackerel Saba + Rice
Portion: 1 serving
Salmon Bowl (Japanese Poke Style)
Portion: 1 serving
Salmon Donburi (Brown Rice)
Portion: 1 serving
Gomoku Gohan (Mixed Rice)
Portion: 1 serving
Katsudon (Baked Cutlet Bowl)
Portion: 1 serving
Chicken Teriyaki (No Sugar) + Rice
Portion: 1 serving
Chicken Teriyaki Don (Brown)
Portion: 1 serving
Oyako Don (Chicken Egg Brown)
Portion: 1 serving
Japanese Pickled Plum Onigiri
Umeboshi Onigiri
Portion: 1 piece (80g)
Teishoku Set (Fish+Rice+Miso)
Portion: 1 serving
Chicken Teriyaki Set Meal
Portion: 1 serving
Teriyaki Set Full
Portion: 1 serving
Daifuku (Small, Low Sugar)
Daifuku LS
Portion: 1 piece (35g)
Salmon Ochazuke (Tea Over Rice)
Portion: 1 serving
Japanese Breakfast Set (Fish Rice Miso)
Portion: 1 serving
Rice + Miso + Tsukemono (Simple)
Portion: 1 serving
Ochazuke (Green Tea Rice)
Portion: 1 serving
Okayu (Rice Porridge) + Umeboshi + Egg
Okayu Breakfast
Portion: 1 bowl (250g)
Onigiri (Brown Rice, Mini)
Onigiri
Portion: 1 piece (60g)
Dango (1 Stick, Low Sugar)
Dango
Portion: 1 stick (40g)
Japanese Okayu (Rice Porridge)
Portion: 1 serving
Tamago Kake Gohan (Raw Egg on Rice)
Portion: 1 serving
Oyakodon (Chicken Egg Rice Bowl)
Portion: 1 serving
Brown Rice (Japanese)
Brown Rice
Portion: ¾ cup cooked (150g)
Udon Noodles (WW)
Portion: 1 serving
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