Know what’s on your plate
Plain dinner roll
Calories & nutrition facts
commercially prepared, includes brown-and-serve
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 310 kcal —
- Protein 11 g 22%
- Carbohydrate 50 g 18%
- Fat 6.5 g 8%
- Saturated fat 1.4 g 7%
- Fibre 2 g 7%
- Sugars 5.6 g —
- Sodium 467 mg 20%
- Cholesterol 4 mg 1%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 1 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0.2 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.28 mg 2%
- Vitamin K 10.6 µg 9%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.53 mg 44%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.37 mg 29%
- Niacin (B3) 5.4 mg 34%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.45 mg 9%
- Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 6%
- Folate (B9) 101 µg 25%
- Vitamin B12 0.13 µg 5%
- Choline 14.6 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 178 mg 14%
- Iron 3.7 mg 21%
- Magnesium 26 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 122 mg 10%
- Potassium 139 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.99 mg 9%
- Copper 0.14 mg 15%
- Manganese 0.58 mg 25%
- Selenium 26.8 µg 49%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 310 | 11 g | 50 g | 6.5 g |
| 1 × roll (1 oz) | 28 g | 87 | 3 g | 14 g | 1.8 g |
| 1 × each (pan, dinner, or small roll) (2" square, 2" high) | 25 g | 78 | 2.7 g | 13 g | 1.6 g |
| 1 × roll (hamburger, frankfurter, onion roll, bun, large roll) | 43 g | 133 | 4.7 g | 22 g | 2.8 g |
| 1 × roll (foot long frankfurter roll) | 86 g | 267 | 9.3 g | 43 g | 5.6 g |
| 2 × roll (1 oz) | 56 g | 174 | 6.1 g | 28 g | 3.6 g |
| ½ × roll (1 oz) | 14 g | 43 | 1.5 g | 7 g | 0.9 g |
| 3 × roll (1 oz) | 84 g | 260 | 9.1 g | 42 g | 5.4 g |
| 4 × roll (1 oz) | 112 g | 347 | 12 g | 56 g | 7.2 g |
Similar foods
- Sweet dinner rollsweet321 kcal / 100 g
- Wheat dinner rollwheat273 kcal / 100 g
- Whole-wheat dinner rollwhole-wheat266 kcal / 100 g
- Rye dinner roll286 kcal / 100 g
- Egg dinner roll307 kcal / 100 g
- Bread rollsemi white215 kcal / 100 g
- Oat bran dinner roll236 kcal / 100 g
- Plain hamburger or hot dog roll279 kcal / 100 g
- Plain hamburger or hotdog rollhamburger or hotdog, plain279 kcal / 100 g
- White bread rollor bun, fortified folate249 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Plain dinner roll
How do you warm a dinner roll without drying it out?
Wrap it loosely in foil and warm it in an oven at 160°C for about 8–10 minutes. For a soft crust, sprinkle the foil with a few drops of water before sealing.
Can you freeze dinner rolls?
Yes. Freeze them in an airtight bag while fresh, then thaw at room temperature or warm from frozen in a 160°C oven for about 10–15 minutes. Once thawed, use them promptly; refreezing can make them stale and crumbly.
What do you serve with dinner rolls?
They are handy alongside soup, stew or a roast dinner, and work well for mopping up gravy. Split one for a small sandwich with cheese, ham or egg.
How do you make a dinner roll into garlic bread?
Split the roll, spread the cut sides with softened butter mixed with crushed garlic and parsley, then bake cut-side up at 190°C for 6–8 minutes. Add a little grated cheese for a crisp, savoury topping.
How should you store dinner rolls to keep them soft?
Keep them in a closed bread bin or bag at room temperature and eat within a couple of days. Avoid the fridge, which makes bread go stale faster; freeze rolls you will not use soon.
Can you use dinner rolls instead of hamburger buns?
Yes, though a small dinner roll may be too narrow for a burger and can split under juicy fillings. Toast the cut sides in a dry pan for a minute or two to help them hold together.
How does a plain dinner roll compare with a whole-wheat dinner roll for fibre?
A whole-wheat dinner roll has more fibre: 7.5 g per 100 g, compared with 2 g in a plain dinner roll. Its coarser crumb also makes it a heartier choice for sandwiches.
Is a plain dinner roll a source of iron?
Yes. A 25 g small dinner roll provides 0.93 mg of iron, and plain dinner rolls are a source of iron.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172793 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
