How many calories in a Greggs sausage roll?

A standard Greggs sausage roll contains 311 calories, 13.3g of fat, 3.7g of saturated fat, and 6.6g of protein. It weighs approximately 107g. This data is from Greggs official nutritional information updated for 2026.

How many calories in a Greggs vegan sausage roll?

The Greggs vegan sausage roll contains 308 calories, 13.4g of fat, 5.8g of saturated fat, and 9.4g of protein. It is almost identical in calorie content to the original sausage roll but has higher saturated fat from the plant-based filling.

What is the lowest calorie Greggs breakfast item?

The lowest calorie Greggs breakfast option is their porridge at approximately 257 calories (original) or 299 calories with honey and nuts. The bacon roll comes in at 345 calories, making plain porridge the lightest warm breakfast option at Greggs.

Greggs Sausage Roll Calories 2026

Quick Answer

A Greggs sausage roll contains 311 calories, 13.3g fat, 3.7g saturated fat, 6.6g protein. The vegan sausage roll is 308 calories. The bacon roll is 345 calories. Porridge is the lowest calorie warm option at 257 calories. All data from Greggs official nutritional information, verified 2026.

Greggs Sausage Roll — Full Nutritional Data

Greggs has sold over 1.5 billion sausage rolls since launching in the 1970s. It remains the UK's single best-selling bakery item by volume. For anyone watching their calories, understanding exactly what is in one matters — especially since many people eat one without thinking about it as part of breakfast on the go.

Nutrient	Per Sausage Roll (107g)	% Daily Reference Intake
Calories	311 kcal	16%
Total Fat	13.3g	19%
Saturated Fat	3.7g	19%
Carbohydrates	36.9g	14%
Sugars	2.4g	3%
Fibre	1.7g	—
Protein	6.6g	13%
Salt	1.2g	20%

One thing worth noting: the sausage roll is relatively low in protein for its calorie count. At 6.6g protein for 311 calories, it delivers less satiety than a bacon roll (345 calories, 20g+ protein). If you are eating breakfast for energy and satiety, the bacon roll is significantly better value nutritionally.

Greggs Vegan Sausage Roll — Calories vs Original

The Greggs vegan sausage roll launched in January 2019 and became one of the most talked-about UK food launches in recent years. From a calories perspective, it is remarkably close to the original:

Nutrient	Original Sausage Roll	Vegan Sausage Roll	Difference
Calories	311 kcal	308 kcal	−3 kcal
Total Fat	13.3g	13.4g	+0.1g
Saturated Fat	3.7g	5.8g	+2.1g ⚠
Protein	6.6g	9.4g	+2.8g ✓
Salt	1.2g	1.1g	−0.1g
Carbohydrates	36.9g	33.8g	−3.1g

⚠ Note on saturated fat: The vegan sausage roll has significantly higher saturated fat (5.8g vs 3.7g) due to the plant-based filling using higher-fat ingredients. From a heart health perspective, the original has less saturated fat despite containing meat.

Every Greggs Breakfast Item — Full Calorie Table

Greggs serves breakfast from when stores open (typically 6:00–7:00am) until 11:00am. The full breakfast menu includes:

Item	Calories	Protein	Fat	Price (2026)
Sausage Roll	311 kcal	6.6g	13.3g	£1.25
Vegan Sausage Roll	308 kcal	9.4g	13.4g	£1.25
Bacon Roll	345 kcal	22g	8.4g	£2.50
Sausage, Bean & Cheese Melt	445 kcal	18g	19.2g	£2.20
Steak Bake	408 kcal	13.2g	20g	£2.00
Porridge (Original)	257 kcal	8g	4.9g	£1.80
Porridge with Honey & Nuts	299 kcal	8.2g	7.1g	£2.20
Hash Brown	116 kcal	1.5g	5.8g	£0.95
Sausage Breakfast Roll	478 kcal	20g	21g	£2.80
Bacon & Cheese Croissant	382 kcal	16g	18g	£2.60
Coffee (flat white, whole milk)	113 kcal	5.5g	5.8g	£1.85
Orange Juice (330ml)	132 kcal	1.2g	0.3g	£1.30

For full Greggs menu prices and the complete item guide, see our Greggs breakfast menu UK guide.

Greggs Calories vs Other UK Chains

Context matters. How does Greggs compare to McDonald's breakfast and Costa breakfast on calories?

Chain	Cheapest Breakfast Item	Calories	Price	Cal/£ (lower = better value)
Greggs	Hash Brown	116 kcal	£0.95	122 kcal/£
Greggs	Sausage Roll	311 kcal	£1.25	249 kcal/£
McDonald's	Hash Brown	150 kcal	£1.09	138 kcal/£
McDonald's	Bacon Roll	374 kcal	£3.99	94 kcal/£
Costa	Banana Bread	395 kcal	£2.80	141 kcal/£
Costa	Bacon Roll	382 kcal	£3.99	96 kcal/£
Wetherspoons	Full English	~950 kcal	£5.99	158 kcal/£

For the cheapest breakfast options across all UK chains, see our cheapest breakfast UK guide. For the healthiest options under 400 calories, see our healthiest breakfast UK guide.

Is a Greggs Sausage Roll a Healthy Breakfast?

Honestly: it is not a nutritionally optimal breakfast. The sausage roll is high in refined carbohydrates and relatively low in protein. But “healthy” is contextual. If the choice is a sausage roll or nothing, the sausage roll provides energy and is not catastrophically calorific at 311 calories.

The better question is: what is the best thing to eat at Greggs if you care about nutrition?

🌟 Best Greggs Breakfast Choices by Goal

Lowest calories: Hash Brown (116 kcal) + black coffee
Best protein: Bacon Roll (345 kcal, 22g protein) — excellent protein-to-calorie ratio
Vegan: Vegan Sausage Roll (308 kcal) or Porridge (257 kcal)
Best satiety per calorie: Porridge (257 kcal, 8g protein, fills you up for 3+ hours)
Highest calorie: Sausage Breakfast Roll (478 kcal) — avoid if watching intake

Greggs Breakfast Hours and Availability

Greggs breakfast is served from store opening until 11:00am. Opening times vary by location — most high street stores open at 7:00am, while some transport hub and motorway locations open from 6:00am. Check the Greggs app for your nearest store hours.

Greggs operates over 2,400 stores across the UK making it the largest bakery chain in the country by number of locations — more than any fast food competitor including McDonald's (1,400+ UK locations). For the cheapest breakfast in the UK by chain ranking, our cheapest breakfast UK guide ranks every option side by side.

🏆 BritBreakfast Verdict on Greggs Nutrition

The sausage roll is a treat, not a breakfast staple. If you are eating at Greggs for breakfast regularly, the bacon roll is the significantly better nutritional choice — more protein, more satiety, and only 34 calories more despite costing £1.25 extra. Porridge is the best option for anyone watching calories. The hash brown as a side addition is excellent value at 116 calories for 95p.

A Greggs sausage roll contains 311 calories per roll (107g). It contains 13.3g of fat, 3.7g of saturated fat, 36.9g of carbohydrates and 6.6g of protein. It contributes 16% of the average adult daily calorie intake of 2,000 calories.

The Greggs vegan sausage roll contains 308 calories — just 3 calories fewer than the original. However it has significantly more saturated fat (5.8g vs 3.7g) and more protein (9.4g vs 6.6g). From a pure calorie perspective the two are almost identical. The vegan version is not meaningfully lighter.

The lowest calorie hot breakfast item at Greggs is porridge at 257 calories. For a snack, the hash brown at 116 calories is the lightest option. Both are considerably lower than the sausage roll at 311 calories or the sausage breakfast roll at 478 calories.

For a direct comparison: Greggs sausage roll = 311 calories at £1.25. McDonald's hash brown = 150 calories at £1.09. McDonald's Egg McMuffin = 301 calories at £3.79. For similar calories, McDonald's charges significantly more. Greggs is the cheapest calories-per-pound in the UK fast food breakfast market, though not necessarily the most nutritious option.