Dunkin’ Chocolate Frosted Donut Nutrition & Calories
One Dunkin’ chocolate frosted donut has 260 calories, 11 grams of fat, 54 grams of carbohydrates, and 4 grams of protein.
This is your complete overview of the nutrition facts, allergens, and ingredients in a Dunkin’ chocolate frosted donut.
Chocolate Frosted Donut Nutrition Facts
Calories
There are 260 calories in the Chocolate Frosted Donut.
The 34 grams of carbohydrates contribute 140 calories, about 54% of the total calories. Fat makes up 39% of the total calories and the remaining 8% is from 4 grams of protein.
- Fat: 100 calories
- Carbs: 140 calories
- Protein: 20 calories
- Total: 260 calories per donut
The summary of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Dunkin’ Donuts. Calories may vary by location and/or by supplier.
Total Fat
One chocolate frosted donut has 11 grams of fat, including 4.5 grams of saturated fat. That’s a significant amount of saturated fat. Especially from a single menu item.
The FDA recommends a diet low in saturated fats and suggests limiting calories from this nutrient to less than 10% of total calories. What that means is if you follow a 2,000 calorie diet, then 200 calories (10% of 2,000) or less should be derived from saturated fats.
Saturated Fats are found in animal fats, cookies, doughnuts, salad dressings, pizza, and other foods. According to the FDA, diets that are high in saturated fat are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Sodium in Donuts
While we often think of donuts as a sweet treat, it’s worth noting there are 290 milligrams of sodium in one serving. That’s about 13% of the sodium limit recommended for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Added Sugars
A single donut contains 13 grams of total sugars, all of which are added sugars.
SUMMARY OF TOTAL SUGARS PER SERVING
With a daily value of 26% per serving (based on a 2,000 calorie diet), the amount of added sugar is considered high.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 Chocolate Frosted Donut
CALORIES
260TOTAL FAT
11g(14%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
34g(12%DV)
PROTEIN
4g| Saturated Fat | 4.5g (23%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg (0%DV) |
| Sodium | 290mg (13%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g (4%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 13g |
| Added Sugars | 13g (26%DV) |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Chocolate Frosted Donut Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients in the chocolate frosted donut from Dunkin’.
Donut
Ingredients in Donut:Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, Palm Oil, Yeast Donut Concentrate, Enzymes, Annatto Extract (Color), Yeast, Dextrose, Mono and Diglycerides, Ascorbic Acid.
Chocolate Icing
Ingredients in 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.
What is Carrageenan?
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.
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’
