Roll, white, hot dog bun
Common food
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A soft, pillowy, and slightly sweet white bread roll, specifically shaped to cradle a sausage or hot dog. Its texture is light and airy with a fine, uniform crumb and a thin, pale crust that yields easily to the bite. Nutritionally, it's a quick source of carbohydrates, providing about 49 grams per 100g, but is relatively low in protein and fiber.
💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its soft, neutral canvas that perfectly complements savory fillings like hot dogs, sausages, and burgers. Its mild sweetness and satisfyingly squishy texture are nostalgic comfort food staples at barbecues, ballparks, and casual meals.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
As a refined white bread, it can cause rapid blood sugar spikes due to its high carb and low fiber content (2.3g fiber). It's also a common gluten-containing allergen. To counteract, pair it with protein (like a hot dog or beans) and healthy fats (avocado, mustard) to slow digestion, or choose a whole-wheat version for more fiber.
Key benefits
- Provides quick energy from carbohydrates
- Low in fat (3.59g per 100g)
- Light and easy to digest for most people
- Versatile base for various fillings
- Shelf-stable and convenient
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The modern hot dog bun is believed to have been popularized in the United States in the late 19th century, with a St. Louis vendor credited for first selling sausages in a split roll at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 35.7 g |
| Energy | 267 kcal |
| Protein | 9.4 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.6 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 49.2 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 211 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 3.4 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 27.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 113 mg |
| Potassium, K | 117 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 450 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.88 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.12 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 23.2 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.51 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 mg |
| Niacin | 4.8 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.09 mg |
| Folate, total | 111 ug |
| Folic acid | 86.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 25.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 171 ug |
| Choline, total | 14.6 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 44.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.22 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.20 ug |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.82 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.49 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.25 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.72 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.71 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.9 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.20 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
FAQ
What's the difference between a hot dog bun and a regular dinner roll?
A hot dog bun is typically longer, softer, and sliced along the top or side to hold a sausage, while a dinner roll is rounder, denser, and often served whole with butter. Hot dog buns are also generally sweeter.
Can I use this for sandwiches other than hot dogs?
Absolutely! It's excellent for any long, cylindrical filling like sausages, bratwurst, or even as a base for a meatball sub or a fish finger sandwich.
Why do hot dog buns sometimes get soggy?
The soft, absorbent crumb can soak up moisture from juicy fillings or condiments. To prevent this, lightly toast the inside of the bun or add a barrier layer like a leaf of lettuce or a spread of mustard.