Sushi, sashimi, and maki are all different terms, even if some use them interchangeably. Importantly, maki is a type of sushi, where sashimi is not. Sushi is vinegared rice, served with raw fish or vegetables. There’s a lot of variety within sushi. Maki is one of the most popular forms of sushi, and what many of us picture when we hear the word sushi. Maki is made of fish or vegetables, layered onto sushi rice, and rolled in sheets of seaweed nori. It’s similar in ingredients to nigiri, but nigiri is served flat. Rice is an essential part of any form of sushi, and what sets sashimi apart is that it doesn’t contain rice. Instead, sashimi is thin slices of raw fish or meat, generally served with soy sauce. All options are nutritious, and often low calorie. Not to mention they taste fantastic.