Dunkin’ Boston Kreme: 270 Calories
One Boston Kreme Donut, filled with Bavarian Kreme, from Dunkin’ has 270 calories, 11 grams fat, 39 grams carbohydrates, and 5 grams protein.
This is your complete guide to the calories, nutrition facts, and ingredients in a Dunkin’s Boston Kreme Donut. Don’t miss the sections below on total dietary fat and added sugars.
Calories and Nutrition Facts
Calories and nutrition facts are based on a single serving measured as one donut. The percentage daily value illustrates how much a specific nutrient (e.g., total fat, sodium, protein, etc.) in the cream-filled donut contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories (the standard measure used by the FDA).
Calories
A single Boston Kreme donut has 270 calories. The 39 grams of carbohydrates contribute the highest proportion (about 56%) of total calories.
Dietary fat make up about 37% of total calories and the remaining 7% is from protein.
- Carbs: 150 calories
- Fat: 100 calories
- Protein: 20 calories
- Total: 270 calories per donut
The caloric breakout by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Dunkin’ Donuts. Calories may vary by location.
Dietary Fat
One Boston Kreme donut has 11 grams of total fat, including 4.5 grams saturated fat.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, published by the Department of Health and Human Services, recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to no more than 10% of total calories.
Saturated Fat is usually solid at room temperature. According to the FDA, the human body naturally makes saturated fat and does not need to get the nutrient from foods.
Saturated Fat
There are approximately 41 calories from saturated fat in each donut. That’s 15% of the total 270 calories per serving. Moreover, the amount of saturated fat in this donut is 23% of the recommended limit of saturated fat for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Total Sugars
As mentioned above, the 39 grams of carbohydrates contribute about 56% of the total calories. Carbs are comprised of 18 grams total sugars.
Added Sugars
Those 18 grams of total sugars include 17 grams of added sugars.
As you will see from the list of ingredients below, corn syrup and sugar are both used in Bavarian Kreme filling. Sugar is the first ingredient in the chocolate icing. In addition, the icing includes maltodextrin and dextrose.
According to the FDA, “added sugars are a nutrient to get less of”. The primary reason is because added sugars contribute energy and may satisfy an individual without providing essential nutrients, fiber, or vitamins. As such, added sugars are sometimes referred to as “empty calories”.
One Boston Kreme donut has about 68 calories from added sugars (25% of the total 270 calories).
While sugars are found naturally in various fruits, vegetables, and dairy products, added sugars refer to the sugars that are added during the production of commercially processed foods. Added sugars include sucrose, dextrose, syrups, and honey.
Nutrition Facts
Total sugars include 17g added sugars.
Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here is the complete list of ingredients in the Donut, Bavarian Kreme Filling, and Chocolate Icing.
Donut Ingredients
Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, Palm Oil, Yeast Donut Concentrate, Enzymes, Annatto Extract (color), Yeast, Dextrose, Mono and Diglycerides, and Ascorbic Acid.
Bavarian Kreme Filling Ingredients
Water, Sugar, Modified Food Starch, Corn Syrup, Palm Oil, Sucrose Esters, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Glucono Delta Lactone, Salt, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate (preservatives), Agar, Gum Arabic, Calcium Phosphate, Beta-Carotene (Color)
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, Agar.
What is Potassium Sorbate?
Potassium Sorbate – used in the Chocolate Icing – is an inorganic, chemical additive used to preserve foods. It’s an odorless salt that is manufactured from sorbic acid and potassium hydroxide.
The purpose of using potassium sorbate is to inhibit the growth of molds, yeast, and fungi, which in turn helps to increase the shelf life of processed foods.
This additive is used in the production of juices, cheese, pickles, ice cream, wine, and yogurt, as well as many other food items. You will also find potassium sorbate in pet food.
Allergens
Dunkin’s Bavarian Kreme filled donut is made with egg, 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 and ingredients source: Dunkin’
