Dunkin’ Chocolate Frosted Donut with Sprinkles
Dunkin’ is synonymous with offering a variety of donuts. One of the most popular flavors is the Chocolate Frosted with Rainbow Sprinkles.
One chocolate frosted donut with sprinkles has 270 calories, 12 grams fat, 36 grams carbs, and 4 grams protein.
Read this article for an in-depth overview of the nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in this popular treat from Dunkin’ Donuts.
Chocolate Frosted Donut Nutritional Info
Nutrition Info
270 Calories
% Daily Value
|
Saturated Fat |
25% |
HIGH |
|
Sodium |
13% |
MED |
|
Added Sugars |
28% |
high |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
Let’s start with the calories.
One chocolate frosted donut with sprinkles has 270 calories. Here is a summary of the number of calories by macronutrient:
Carbohydrates make up more than half of the total calories. Dietary fats contribute 40% and the remaining 6% is from protein.
% Calories from Fat, Carbs, and Protein
The breakout of calories by maconutrient above is a rounded estimate based on nutrition facts information provided by Dunkin’ Donuts.
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Total Sugars
There are 15 grams of total sugars in a single donut, including 14 grams of added sugars. That is high.
Added Sugars
The reason I call out added sugars is because the FDA does not currently have a recommendation for total sugars. There is, however, a recommended limit of 50 grams of added sugars per day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
With that in mind, 14 grams of added sugars from a single chocolate frosted donut with sprinkles equates to nearly 30% of the total daily value.
Another way to think about the FDA’s general recommendation is to limit calories from added sugars to fewer than 10% of total calories.
Sodium
You may find it interesting to realize that this sweet breakfast (or any time of day) treat has 290 milligrams of sodium. That’s over 10% of the daily value for a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Donut
Amount per serving
|
Calories |
270 |
% Daily Value
Red indicates a high %DV.
|
Total Fat |
12g |
15% |
|
Saturated Fat |
5g |
25% |
|
Trans Fat |
0g | |
|
Cholesterol |
0mg |
0% |
|
Sodium |
290mg |
13% |
|
Carbohydrates |
36g |
13% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
1g |
4% |
|
Total Sugars |
15g | |
|
Added Sugars |
14g |
28% |
|
Protein |
4g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Ingredients and Allergens in Chocolate Frosted Donut
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients used to make the base donut, chocolate icing, and rainbow sprinkles.
Donut
Ingredients:Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, Palm Oil, Yeast Donut Concentrate, Enzymes, Annatto Extract (color), Yeast, Dextrose, Mono and Diglycerides, and Ascorbic Acid.
Chocolate Icing
Ingredients:Sugar, Water, Cocoa, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Soybean Oil, Corn Starch, Corn Syrup, Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Palm Oil, Salt, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Propionate (preservatives), Soy Lecithin, Artificial Flavor, and Agar.
Rainbow Sprinkles
Ingredients:Sugar, Corn Starch, Vegetable Oil, Colors, Soy Lecithin, Dextrin, Confectioner’s Glaze, Carnauba Wax, and Baking Soda.
What is Spirulina?
Spirulina extract is an additive used in the rainbow sprinkles that top the Dunkin’ chocolate frosted donut. It’s listed as one of the colors.
Spirulina is a type of seaweed-like algae that grows in freshwater lakes, rivers, and ponds. This dark blue-green algae is high in protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
The algae is typically cultivated in man-made or natural lakes, then harvested and processed into a powder. It can be purchased in capsule, tablet or powder form and is often used in energy bars and smoothies. It’s also used as a color additive.
Allergens
The donut is made with ingredients that contain eggs, milk, soy, and wheat.
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts, allergens, and ingredients source: Dunkin’