Dunkin' Glazed Donut: 240 Calories

A single glazed donut from Dunkin’ Donuts has 240 calories, 11 grams fat, 33 grams carbohydrates, and 4 grams protein.

This is your complete overview of the calories, nutrition facts, and ingredients in a glazed donut from Dunkin’ Donuts. Don’t miss the section below on total sugars.

Glazed Donut 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 in the donut contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories.

Calories

A single glazed donut has 240 calories.

Over half of the total calories are derived from carbohydrates (see section on sugars below). Dietary fat makes up about 42% of the total calories and the remaining 4% is from protein.

Fat: 100 calories
Carbs: 130 calories
Protein: 10 calories
Total: 240 calories per serving

Calories

fat

42%

carbohydrates

54%

Protein

The summary above of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Dunkin’ Donuts.

Glazed donuts on display at Dunkin'. — Dunkin’ Donuts Glazed Donut.

Dietary Fat

One glazed donut from Dunkin’ has 11 grams of total fat, including 4.5 grams saturated fat.

SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING

100 calories from total fat
42% of total calories per serving
40 calories from saturated fat
Zero trans fat

Dietary Guidelines for Americans, set by the Department of Health and Human Services, recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories.

The 4.5 grams of saturated fat deliver about 40 calories. That’s 17% of the total 240 calories per serving. Moreover, the amount of saturated fat in a single donut has a 22% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet), which is considered high.

Saturated Fat is found in baked goods, vegetable shortening, dairy products, and processed meats, among other food items. The FDA recommends choosing foods lower in saturated fat.

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Total Sugars

As mentioned above, carbohydrates contribute the greatest proportion of total calories. Of the 33 grams of carbs, there is one gram fiber and 13 grams total sugars.

The total sugars include 12 grams of added sugars, which is high for one serving. According to the FDA, “added sugars are a nutrient to get less of”. Added sugars deliver about 50 calories (20% of the total 240 calories).

While sugars are found naturally in various fruits, vegetables, and dairy products, added sugars are added to processed foods. Added sugars include sucrose, dextrose, syrups, and honey.

Rows of glazed donuts at Dunkin' Donuts. — One glazed donut has 240 calories.

50 calories from 12 grams added sugars (24% daily value)

Nutrition Summary

Serving Size 1 Donut

CALORIES

240

TOTAL FAT

11g

(14%DV)

CARBOHYDRATES

33g

(12%DV)

PROTEIN

Saturated Fat	4.5g (23%DV)
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	0mg (0%DV)
Sodium	270mg (12%DV)

Dietary Fiber	1g (4%DV)
Total Sugars	12g
Added Sugars	12g (24%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.

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Glazed Donut Ingredients and Allergens

Ingredients

Here is the list of ingredients in the Donut and the Glaze.

Donut

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

Enriched Wheat Flour includes flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid.
Yeast Donut Concentrate is made with soy flour, salt, leavening, wheat starch, whey (a milk derivative), nonfat dry milk, gum blend, sodium caseinate (a milk derivative), sodium stearoyl lactylate, soybean oil, soy lecithin, whole egg, natural flavor, and turmeric extract (for color)
Sodium acid pyrophosphate and baking soda are used for leavening.
Gum Blend includes cellulose gum, guar gum, acacia gum, carrageenan, and xanthan gum.

Glaze

Ingredients:Sugar, Water, Maltodextrin, Corn Starch, Mono and Diglycerides, Citric Acid, Agar, Cellulose Gum, Potassium Sorbate (preservative), and Artificial Flavor.

What is Potassium Sorbate?

Potassium Sorbate – used in the Dunkin’ Donut’s Glaze – 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 glazed donut is made with egg, milk, soy, and wheat.

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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’