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.
Calories and 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.
- Carbs: 130 calories
- Fat: 100 calories
- Protein: 10 calories
- Total: 240 calories per serving
The caloric breakout by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Dunkin’ Donuts. Calories may vary by location.
Fat
One glazed donut from Dunkin’ has 11 grams of total fat, including 4.5 grams saturated 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 41 calories. That’s 17% of the total 240 calories. Moreover, the saturated fat in a single donut is 22% of the recommended limit of saturated fat for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
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.
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 a single gram of natural sugar and 12 grams of added sugars. According to the FDA, “added sugars are a nutrient to get less of”. The donut has 48 calories from added sugars (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.
Nutrition Facts
Total sugars include 12g added sugars.
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.
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.
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’
