Dunkin’ Chocolate Frosted Donut Nutrition Review

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. Use %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%	HIGH
Sodium	13%	MED
Added Sugars	26%	HIGH

%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

38% FAT

54% CARBS

8% PROTEIN

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.

FITNESS TIME TO BURN 260 CALORIES

Run 20 minutes
Swim 40 minutes
Play Tennis 30 minutes

Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.

Chocolate frosted donut in display at Dunkin' Donuts. — Chocolate frosted donuts at Dunkin’.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount (%DV) per Serving

Red indicates a high %DV.

Calories	260
		%DV
Total Fat	11g	14%
Saturated Fat	4.5g	23%
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	290mg	13%
Carbohydrates	34g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1g	4%
Total Sugars	13g
Added Sugars	13g	26%
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.

Dietary Fats

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

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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.

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