Calories in
rolls, dinner, whole-wheat
266 kcal per 100 g Rolls, dinner, whole-wheat contains 266 calories per 100 grams, or about 74 calories per roll (1 oz). Per 100 g it provides 8.7 g protein, 51.1 g carbohydrate and 4.7 g fat.
By calories that splits 73% carbohydrate, 12% protein, 15% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 roll (1 oz) | 28.0 g | 74 | 2.4 g | 14.3 g | 1.3 g |
| 1 roll (hamburger, frankfurter roll) | 43.0 g | 114 | 3.7 g | 22.0 g | 2.0 g |
| 1 roll, large submarine, hoagie | 135.0 g | 359 | 11.7 g | 69.0 g | 6.3 g |
| 1 medium (2-1/2" dia) | 36.0 g | 96 | 3.1 g | 18.4 g | 1.7 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per roll (1 oz)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per roll (1 oz) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 266 kcal | 74 kcal |
| Protein | 8.7 g | 2.4 g |
| Total fat | 4.7 g | 1.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 51.1 g | 14.3 g |
| Fibre | 7.5 g | 2.1 g |
| Sugars | 8.5 g | 2.4 g |
| Sodium | 521.0 mg | 145.9 mg |
| Potassium | 272.0 mg | 76.2 mg |
| Calcium | 106.0 mg | 29.7 mg |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 0.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 33.1 g | 9.3 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 172794). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How rolls, dinner, whole-wheat compares
Among the 129 baked products items on this site, rolls, dinner, whole-wheat ranks 95 of 129 by calorie density, against a category average of 337 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 21% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 3.3 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one roll (1 oz) (74 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 15 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in rolls, dinner, whole-wheat?
Rolls, dinner, whole-wheat contains 266 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 74 calories per roll (1 oz). It also provides 8.7 g of protein, 51.1 g of carbohydrate and 4.7 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of rolls, dinner, whole-wheat?
By calories, rolls, dinner, whole-wheat is roughly 73% carbohydrate, 12% protein and 15% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a roll (1 oz)?
About 15 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the rolls, dinner, whole-wheat I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within baked products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Rolls, dinner, whole-wheat". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.