Calories in okonomiyaki
A typical serving of okonomiyaki provides about 463 calories. Here are the full macros and nutrition facts.
Per serving · 1 medium pancake (250 g)
Calories
463kcal
Protein
23g
Carbs
50.3g
Fat
18.5g
Per 100 g
| Calories | 185 kcal |
| Protein | 9.2 g |
| Carbs | 20.1 g |
| Fat | 7.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Sugars | 4.5 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
Data based on Open Food Facts and public nutrition databases.
Japanese savory pancakes made primarily of cabbage, flour, and egg, cooked on a griddle with various toppings.
Nutritional benefits
- High cabbage content (healthy cruciferous)
- Provides good quality proteins
- Very satiating
How to prepare it
- 1.Do not press the batter on the griddle to keep it fluffy
- 2.Use plenty of finely shredded cabbage
- 3.Add toppings (katsuobushi, seaweed) at the end
Lighter alternatives
Veggie-only okonomiyaki
Fewer calories by removing meats
Cabbage omelette
Flour-free to reduce carbohydrates
Takoyaki
Smaller, more controlled portion size
Healthy tip
Limit the amount of Japanese mayonnaise and tonkatsu sauce to reduce sodium and fat.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name mean?
It means 'as you like it, grilled'. It is very customizable.
Is it very fatty?
The batter isn't fatty, but the sauces and mayonnaise added on top can greatly increase calories.
What is moving on top?
They are dried bonito flakes (katsuobushi) that dance with the heat.