Kilojoules in spring rolls: takeaway, cocktail and frozen
A deep-fried takeaway spring roll is about 1,047 kJ per 100 g (FSANZ), so a large roll from the Chinese takeaway (about 90 g) is roughly 940 kJ and a party-size cocktail roll (about 20 g) about 210 kJ. That makes two large rolls about 1,885 kJ - more than a fried dim sim (about 585 kJ each) and in the same territory as half a serve of fried rice. Frozen supermarket packs spread wide, from about 600 to 1,040 kJ per 100 g depending on the filling and how much pastry and oil they carry, so the panel on the box is worth a look. Australian labels show energy in kilojoules, with calories alongside.
Key numbers
- Takeaway spring roll, deep fried ~1,047 kJ/100 g
- Large roll (90 g) ~940 kJ · cocktail roll (20 g) ~210 kJ
- Six cocktail rolls ~1,255 kJ · two large rolls ~1,885 kJ
- Fried dim sim (60 g) ~585 kJ · steamed ~530 kJ
- Frozen packs range ~600 to 1,040 kJ/100 g
Spring rolls and the takeaway sides
| Item | Per 100 g | Serve | Energy | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring roll, large, takeaway (deep fried) | ~1,047 kJ/100 g | 90 g | 942 kJ | 225 Cal |
| Spring roll, cocktail size (deep fried) | ~1,047 kJ/100 g | 20 g | 209 kJ | 50 Cal |
| Dim sim, deep fried | ~973 kJ/100 g | 60 g | 584 kJ | 140 Cal |
| Dim sim, steamed | ~880 kJ/100 g | 60 g | 528 kJ | 126 Cal |
| Fried rice | ~828 kJ/100 g | 300 g | 2,484 kJ | 594 Cal |
How the order adds up
| What's on the table | Energy | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| One large spring roll | ~940 kJ | 225 Cal |
| Two large spring rolls | ~1,885 kJ | 450 Cal |
| Six cocktail spring rolls (party plate) | ~1,255 kJ | 300 Cal |
| Two fried dim sims | ~1,170 kJ | 279 Cal |
| Two steamed dim sims | ~1,055 kJ | 252 Cal |
| Fried rice, 300 g serve | ~2,485 kJ | 594 Cal |
Reading the takeaway without a lecture
- Size does most of the work. A cocktail roll and a takeaway roll are the same food per 100 g; the big one is just four or five times the weight.
- Steamed beats fried, but only a little. A steamed dim sim is about 530 kJ against about 585 kJ fried, so it's a small change, not a big one.
- Frozen packs are all over the place. Supermarket cocktail rolls in OzCal's catalogue range from about 600 to 1,040 kJ per 100 g. Two boxes that look the same can be 40% apart, so read the panel.
- The rice is the big number on the table. A 300 g serve of fried rice is about 2,485 kJ, more than two large spring rolls.
- It's a takeaway night, not a test. Knowing the number lets you order the rolls on purpose and enjoy them.
Stop guessing the number
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Common questions
How many kilojoules in a spring roll?
A deep-fried takeaway spring roll is about 1,047 kJ per 100 g, so a large 90 g roll is roughly 940 kJ (225 Cal) and a 20 g cocktail roll about 210 kJ (50 Cal).
How many kilojoules in a cocktail spring roll?
About 210 kJ (50 Cal) for a 20 g deep-fried cocktail roll. Frozen supermarket versions range from about 120 to 210 kJ a roll depending on the brand.
Is a spring roll or a dim sim higher in kilojoules?
Per roll, a large spring roll (about 940 kJ) is higher than a fried dim sim (about 585 kJ). Per 100 g they're similar, about 1,047 kJ against 973 kJ.
Are steamed dim sims lower than fried?
Slightly. A 60 g steamed dim sim is about 530 kJ against about 585 kJ fried.
Are frozen spring rolls lower in kilojoules?
Some are. Frozen packs in OzCal's catalogue range from about 600 to 1,040 kJ per 100 g as sold, so the lower end can be about 40% less than a takeaway roll. Check the panel on the box.
Keep reading
Citing this page. OzCal (2026). "Kilojoules in Spring Rolls: Takeaway, Cocktail and Frozen | OzCal". Retrieved from https://ozcal.com.au/kilojoules/spring-rolls. Last updated 2026-10-03. Figures are per the serve stated in each row, converted at 1 Cal = 4.184 kJ.