Food guide

Dinner Roll

Dinner Roll is a staple grain, bread or cereal that supplies everyday energy.

Whole GrainsPlant-Based

Dinner Roll, a nutrient-dense whole grains food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of dinner roll for fair comparison. Typical serving: 50 g — 155 kcal per 50 g serving.

Nutrition information for Dinner Roll
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (50 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	310 kcal	155 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	11 g	5.5 g	3.5 g
Carbohydrate	52 g	26 g	16.8 g
Fat	6.4 g	3.2 g	2.1 g
Fibre	2 g	1 g	0.6 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of dinner roll, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Dinner Roll
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (50 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	1 µg	0.5 µg	<1%
Vitamin C	0.2 mg	0.1 mg	<1%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.28 mg	0.14 mg	2%
Vitamin K	10.6 µg	5.3 µg	9%
Thiamin	0.53 mg	0.27 mg	44%
Riboflavin	0.37 mg	0.19 mg	28%
Niacin	5.4 mg	2.7 mg	34%
Vitamin B6	0.097 mg	0.049 mg	6%
Folate	150 µg	75 µg	38%
Vitamin B12	0.13 µg	0.065 µg	5%
Pantothenic acid	0.45 mg	0.23 mg	9%
Choline	14.6 mg	7.3 mg	3%
Minerals
Calcium	178 mg	89 mg	14%
Iron	3.7 mg	1.9 mg	21%
Magnesium	26 mg	13 mg	6%
Phosphorus	122 mg	61 mg	10%
Potassium	139 mg	69.5 mg	3%
Sodium	467 mg	234 mg	20%
Zinc	0.99 mg	0.5 mg	9%
Selenium	26.8 µg	13.4 µg	49%
Copper	0.14 mg	0.07 mg	16%
Manganese	0.58 mg	0.29 mg	25%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Rolls, dinner, plain, commercially prepared (includes brown-and-serve)

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat dinner roll?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Dinner Roll is a staple grain, bread or cereal that supplies everyday energy.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Beans, Eggs, Vegetables.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.