Sandwich fillings quantity guide
Use this guide to plan and prepare bulk quantities of common sandwich, roll and wrap fillings. This guide will help you standardise your serving sizes and prevent waste.
For variety and nutrition, choose more than one filling when making a sandwich, roll or wrap and try to include at least three salad or vegetable ingredients to make it a healthier choice.
Please note, the quantities provided are intended to be used as a guide only and may vary with different sized breads, rolls or wraps. These quantities may not be appropriate for larger ‘gourmet’ slices of bread, or large rolls (e.g. ‘subs’ or baguettes).
Salad vegetables
| Ingredient | 1 sandwich/ roll | 10 sandwiches/ rolls | 15 sandwiches/ rolls | 25 sandwiches/ rolls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lettuce, shredded | 2–3 tablespoons | ¼ medium | ½ medium | 1 small |
| Tomato, sliced | 2–3 slices | 3 medium | 5 medium | 8 medium |
| Cucumber, sliced | 4 slices | 2 small | 3 small | 3 large |
| Carrot, grated | 2 tablespoons | 4 medium | 6 medium | 10 medium |
| Beetroot, sliced | 3 slices | 30 slices (2 x 450g can) | 45 slices (3 x 450g can) | 75 slices (5 x 450g can) |
| Pineapple, sliced | 1 slice | 10 slices (1 x 440g can) | 15 slices (2 x 440g can) | 25 slices (3 x 440g can) |
| Red onion, chopped | 2 slices | 1 large | 2 medium | 3 medium |
| Mushroom, sliced | 1 mushroom | 100g | 1150g | 250g |
| Grilled vegetables | 50g | 500g | 750g | 1.25kg |
Meat, fish, eggs and alternatives
| Ingredient | 1 sandwich/roll | 10 sandwiches/rolls | 15 sandwiches/rolls | 25 sandwiches/rolls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs hard boiled | 1 egg | 10 eggs | 15 eggs | 25 eggs |
| Cheese (reduced fat), sliced | 1 slice (25g) | 10 slices (250g) | 15 slices (375g) | 25 slices (625g) |
| Cheese (reduced fat), grated | 2 tablespoons (20g) | 200g | 300g | 500g |
| Cream cheese | 2 tablespoons | 450g | 675g | 1.125kg |
| Falafel (baked) | 2 falafels (approx 50g) | 20 falafels (approx 500g) | 30 falafels (approx 750g) | 50 falafels (approx 1.25kg) |
| Tuna (canned) | 2 tablespoons | 400g (1 x 440g can) | 600g (2 x 440g can) | 1kg (3 x 440g can) |
| Smoked salmon | 1–2 slices (40g) | 400g | 600g | 1kg |
| Lean ham, sliced or shaved | 40g | 400g | 600g | 1kg |
| Lean, skinless chicken, sliced | 50g | 500g | 750g | 1.25kg |
Spreads
| Ingredient | 1 sandwich/ roll | 10 sandwiches/ rolls | 15 sandwiches/ rolls | 25 sandwiches/ rolls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margarine | 2 teaspoons | 100g | 150g | 250g |
| Mayonnaise | 2 teaspoons | 100g | 150g | 250g |
| Chutney | 2 teaspoons | 100g | 150g | 250g |
| Tzatziki, hummus | 1 tablespoon | 250g | 375g | 625g |
| Pesto | 2 teaspoons | 100g | 150g | 250g |
| Avocado | 2 tablespoons | 2 medium | 3 medium | 5 medium |
| Mustard | 2 teaspoons | 100g | 150g | 250g |
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For more information please phone 1300 22 52 88 or email heas@nnf.org.au
Except where otherwise indicated, the images in this document show models and illustrative settings only, and do not necessarily depict actual services, facilities or recipients of services. This document may contain images of deceased Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In this document, ‘Aboriginal’ refers to both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. ‘Indigenous’ or ‘Koori/Koorie’ is retained when part of the title of a report, program or quotation. Copyright © State of Victoria 2016
Written and reviewed by dietitians and nutritionists at National Nutrition Foundation, with support from the Victorian Government.
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