How Much Protein Is In Dinner Roll?

FoodData Central Updated 6 April 2026

A soft, plain white roll made from an enriched dough with milk. Standard alongside a roast or soup, and mostly refined carbohydrate.

Protein per 1 roll (35g)

3

g

% Daily Value

6%

Complete Nutrition Facts for Dinner Roll

Per 1 roll (35g)

sugar

Essential Amino Acids in Dinner Roll

Per 1 roll (35g)

Incomplete protein

Limiting amino acid: Lysine.

69mg

Histidine

124mg

Isoleucine

224mg

Leucine

116mg

Lysine

61mg

Methionine

149mg

Phenylalanine

99mg

Threonine

37mg

Tryptophan

141mg

Valine

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More About Dinner Roll

About Protein in Dinner Roll

A serving of Dinner Roll (35g) contains 3g of protein, which is 6% of the recommended daily value based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Protein is essential for building and repairing tissues, making enzymes and hormones, and supporting immune function. When planning your meals, consider that dinner roll is a low source of protein compared to other grains & cereals.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central | FDC ID: 172810 | Last updated: 2026-04-06

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