Dunkin’ Chocolate Frosted Donut

Display of chocolate frosted donuts at Dunkin'.

One Dunkin’ chocolate frosted donut has 260 calories, 11 grams of fat, 34 grams of carbohydrates, and 4 grams of protein.

This is your complete guide and analysis of the nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in a Dunkin’ chocolate frosted donut.

Chocolate Frosted Donut Nutritional Information

Daily Value

Daily value (%DV) illustrates the amount of a specific nutrient is one donut, relative to the recommended limit (based on a 2,000 calorie diet). Use the %DV to compare foods and select the best option for your dietary goals.

As shown in the chart below, a chocolate frosted donut is high in saturated fat and added sugars.

Serving size: 1 Donut

% DAILY VALUE

Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).

%DV

Level

Saturated Fat

23%

Sodium

13%

MED

Added Sugars

26%

%DV based on 2,000 calories

Calories

There are 260 calories in a Chocolate Frosted Donut.

Here is a summary of the calories by macronutrient, per donut:

  • 100 calories from fat
  • 140 calories from total carbs
  • 20 calories from protein

Carbohydrates contribute over half (54%) of the total calories. Dietary fats make up 38% of the total, and the remaining 8% of calories is from protein.

Dunkin’ Chocolate Frosted Donut

% calories from fat, carbs and protein
100 calories from fat
38%
140 calories from carbS
54%
20 calories from Protein
8%

The summary of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Dunkin’ Donuts. Actual calories may vary by location due to differences in supplier or availability of ingredients in the region.

ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 260 CALORIES

  • Run 20 minutes
  • Swim 40 minutes
  • Play Tennis 30 minutes
Chocolate frosted donut in display at Dunkin' Donuts.
Chocolate frosted donuts at Dunkin’.

Learn more about the nutritional value of donuts and fast food breakfast items.

Review the reports on glazed munchkins and egg & cheese sandwich. Check the amount of saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars to determine if the menu items are the right choice for your diet.

Fat and Sugars

One chocolate frosted donut has 11 grams of fat, including 4.5 grams of saturated fat. That is high.

The FDA recommends a diet low in saturated fats and suggests limiting calories from this nutrient to less than 10% of total calories.

SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING

  • 100 calories from dietary fats
  • 38% of total calories
  • Zero trans fat
  • Palm oil is the 3rd ingredient

Note: Saturated fats are found in animal fats, cookies, doughnuts, salad dressings, pizza, and other foods. According to the FDA, diets high in saturated fat are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

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Display of chocolate frosted donuts at Dunkin'.
One chocolate frosted donut has 260 calories.

Added Sugars

A single donut contains 13 grams of total sugars, all of which are added sugars.

With a daily value of 26% per serving (based on a 2,000 calorie diet), the amount of added sugar is considered high.

Ingredients include Sugar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, and Corn Syrup

  • 50 calories (20% of total calories) from added sugars

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving: 1 Donut

Red indicates %DV is high.

Calories

260

%DV

Total Fat

11g

14%

Saturated Fat

4.5g

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

0%

Sodium

290mg

13%

Carbohydrates

34g

12%

Dietary Fiber

1g

4%

Total Sugars

13g

Added Sugars

13g

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.

Chocolate frosted donuts from Dunkin' and text list of ingredients.

Chocolate Frosted Donut Ingredients and Allergens

  • Donut is not dairy-free. The yeast donut concentrate is made with whey, nonfat dry milk, and sodium caseinate.
  • Chocolate icing is made with preservatives potassium sorbate and sodium propionate.
  • Donut is made with palm oil and high fructose corn syrup.

Here are the ingredients in a chocolate frosted donut from Dunkin’.

Ingredients

Donut

Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, Palm Oil, Yeast Donut Concentrate, Enzymes, Annatto Extract (Color), Yeast, Dextrose, Mono and Diglycerides, Ascorbic Acid.

  • Enriched Wheat Flour includes flacid.
  • Yeast Donut Concentrate is made with soy flour, salt, leavening, wheat starch, whey, nonfat dry milk, gum blend, Sodium Caseinate (a milk derivative), Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Soybean Oil, Soy Lecithin, Whole Egg, Natural Flavor, Turmeric Extract
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate and baking soda is used for leavening agent.
  • Gum Blend includes cellulose gum, guar gum, acacia gum, carrageenan, and xanthan gum.

Chocolate Icing

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.

Sometimes called Irish moss, this natural ingredient is extracted from red seaweeds.  It’s used often in the food processing industry as an emulsifier and thickening or stabilizing agent.

Carrageenan is commonly found in cheese and dairy products such as cottage cheese, chocolate milk, ice cream, almond milk, and creamers.

Allergens

The ingredients used to make this donut include egg, milk, wheat and soy.

If you have a food allergy, check the full allergen guide to Dunkin’s menu and consult with your physician before deciding which food is right for you.


Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change recipes or formulations without notice. Check package labels and ask the product manufacturer or restaurant for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide healthcare advice or dietary recommendations. Always consult your licensed physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

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