Japanese Egg Sandwich (Tamago Sando)

Name: Japanese Egg Sandwich (Tamago Sando)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 3 large eggs (50 g w/o shell); 1/4 tsp sugar; 1/4 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt; 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 tsp milk; 2 Tbsp Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise; 4 slices shokupan (Japanese milk bread); salted butter

With egg salad tucked between slices of white bread, Japanese Egg Sandwich (Tamago Sando) is a timeless snack you can find in every convenience store in Japan. The creamy filling is bursting with a rich egg-yolk flavor and the shokupan slices are soft and pillowy. Some claim it's the absolute best egg salad sandwich they've ever tasted!

Glycemic Load: 24.3 (High)

367 calories per serving

Serves: 2

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 15 minutes

Original recipe: www.justonecookbook.com

About This Calculation

Japanese Egg Sandwich (Tamago Sando) has a high glycemic load of 24.3 per serving — significant blood sugar impact — consider pairing with protein and fiber, or adjusting portion size.

The primary glycemic load contributors are shokupan (GL 24.0), sugar (GL 0.3). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.