Dunkin’ French Cruller Donut
A single French Cruller from Dunkin’ Donuts has 230 calories, 14 grams of fat, 21 grams of carbohydrates, and 3 grams of protein.
This is your complete review of the calories, nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in a French Cruller donut from Dunkin’.
Dunkin’ French Cruller Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts are based on one donut.
Daily Value
Daily value (%DV) indicates the amount of a specific nutrient in the donut, relative to the recommended daily limit. Use %DV to compare foods and select the best option for your dietary goals.
As shown in the chart below, Dunkin’s French Cruller is high in saturated fat and added sugars.
Serving size: 1 Doughnut
% DAILY VALUE
Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).
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%DV |
Level | |
|---|---|---|
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Saturated Fat |
35% |
HIGH |
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Sodium |
6% |
MED |
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Added Sugars |
20% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
There are 230 calories in a French Cruller donut.
Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per serving:
Over half of the total calories are derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates (which includes added sugars) contribute about 37% of the calories, and the remaining 7% is from protein.
Dunkin’ French Cruller
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe summary above of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Dunkin’ Donuts.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 230 CALORIES
Fat and Sugars
A Dunkin’ French Cruller donut has 14 grams of total fat, including 7 grams saturated fat. That is high.
Of all the donuts we have reviewed, the French Cruller has one of the highest amounts of saturated fat per serving.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest limiting saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories.
Saturated Fat
Saturated fats are found in baked goods, dairy products, processed meats, and vegetable shortening, among other food items.
The 7g saturated fat deliver about 60 calories, approximately 26% of total calories per donut.
SUMMARY OF FAT PER DONUT
Total Sugars
Of the 21 grams of total carbs, there are 10 grams added sugars.
According to the FDA, “added sugars are a nutrient to get less of.” The French Cruller donut has 40 calories from added sugars (17% of the 230 total calories).
Note: Sugars are found naturally in various fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. By contrast, Added Sugars refer to table sugars, syrups, honey, sucrose, or dextrose that is added during the processing of foods.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per French Cruller
Red indicates %DV is high.
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Calories |
230 |
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%DV | ||
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Total Fat |
14g |
18% |
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Saturated Fat |
7g |
35% |
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Trans Fat |
0g | |
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Cholesterol |
50mg |
16% |
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Sodium |
135mg |
6% |
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Carbohydrates |
21g |
8% |
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Dietary Fiber |
0g |
0% |
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Total Sugars |
10g | |
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Added Sugars |
10g |
20% |
|
Protein |
3g |
%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.
French Cruller Ingredients and Allergens
Here is the complete list of ingredients in a Dunkin’ French Cruller Donut and the Glaze.
Ingredients
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Donut |
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Water, French Cruller Mix, Palm Oil |
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French Cruller Mix |
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Wheat Starch, Eggs, Palm Oil, Sodium Caseinate (milk derivative), Cornstarch, Mono and Diglycerides, Salt, Egg Whites, Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Aluminum Sulfate, Soy Lecithin |
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Donut Glaze Topping |
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Sugar, Water, Maltodextrin, Corn Starch, Mono and Diglycerides, Citric Acid, Agar, Cellulose Gum, Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Artificial Flavor |
The French Cruller glaze is made with the same ingredients as Dunkin’s Glazed Donut.
Allergens
The donut is made with egg, milk, soy, and wheat.
Note that Dunkin’s products are processed on equipment that is also used to prepare other foods. With that in mind, the French Cruller (and other products on the menu) may contain or have come in contact with fish, peanuts, sesame, or other common allergens.
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Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Dunkin’. Images credit to Nutrition & Ingredients staff.