What is Ikura? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Ikura?

Ikura, or salmon roe are fish eggs from the salmon and are a prized caviar. They are round and range from 1/4 to 1/2 an inch in diameter and are a yellow/orange or bright orange. They have a slightly translucent quality and a slippery outer texture. Biting into a salmon roe creates a gentle popping sensation. The flavor is smooth and salty with a distinct salmon flavor. Salmon roe is popular on Russian blini pancakes with cream and is used for many other dishes as well. It is best served cold.

What does Ikura Taste Like?

Salty

Salty is one of the five main tastes. It has a satisfying and addictive quality with hints of sourness. Salty foods include cheeses, cured meats, chips, and olives. It is used in almost every dish and prepared food. Salt is added to enhance flavor and offer a distinctly salty taste.

Umami

Umami is one of five main tastes. It is savory with a depth of flavor. Umami is a taste in many foods, including meat, seafood, beans, and nuts. It is both naturally occurring and created through the specific use of ingredients to create a satisfying taste. Umami is characteristic of proteins and savory dishes.

Ingredients

salmon roe

Salmon roe also called ikura are fish eggs from the salmon and are a prized caviar. They are round and range from 1/4 to 1/2 an inch in diameter and are a yellow/orange or bright orange. They have a slightly translucent quality and a slippery outer texture. Biting into a salmon roe creates a gentle popping sensation. The flavor is smooth and salty with a distinct salmon flavor. Salmon roe is popular on Russian blini pancakes with cream and is used for many other dishes as well. It is best served cold.

Ikura Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon14g

Tablespoon Ikura

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	20kcal	1%
Fats	1g	1%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	0g	0%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	3g	4%
Cholesterol	52mg	17%
Sodium	13mg	1%

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Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Ikura?

1 Tablespoon of Ikura contains 3 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Ikura?

1 Tablespoon of Ikura contains 0 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Ikura?

1 Tablespoon of Ikura contains 1 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Ikura?

1 Tablespoon of Ikura contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Ikura?

There are 20 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Ikura.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Ikura?

There are 41 calories in 1 oz of Ikura.

How many calories are in 1 Can (solids and liquids) of Ikura?

There are 325 calories in 1 Can (solids and liquids) of Ikura.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Ikura?

There are 649 calories in 1 pound of Ikura.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Ikura?

There are 366 calories in 1 Cup of Ikura.