Dunkin’ Glazed Donut

Rows of glazed donuts at Dunkin' Donuts.

A Dunkin’ Glazed donut has 240 calories, 11 grams fat, 33 grams carbohydrates, and 4 grams protein.

Read this report for a complete overview of the nutrition facts, calories analysis, ingredients, and allergens in a glazed donut from Dunkin’ Donuts.

Dunkin’ Glazed Donut Nutritional Information

Nutrition facts are based on a single serving measured as 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.

Review the chart below, which shows that Dunkin’s glazed donut is high in saturated fat and added sugars.

Serving size: 1 Glazed 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).

%DV

Level

Saturated Fat

23%

Sodium

12%

MED

Added Sugars

24%

%DV based on 2,000 calories

Calories

There are 240 calories in a single glazed donut from Dunkin’ Donuts.

Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per donut:

  • 100 calories from fat
  • 130 calories from total carbs
  • 10 calories from protein

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.

Dunkin’ Glazed Donut

% calories from fat, carbs and protein
Calories
CALORIES FROM fat
42%
CALORIES FROM CARBS
54%
CALORIES FROM Protein
4%

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

Glazed donuts on display at Dunkin'.
Dunkin’ Donuts Glazed Donut.
  • 50 calories from added sugars per donut

FITNESS TIME TO BURN 240 CALORIES

  • Walk 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Play Golf (with cart) 1 hour
  • Swim 30 minutes

Fats and Sugars

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

The amount of saturated fat in a single donut exceeds a 20% daily value for an individual following a 2,000 calorie daily diet. That is considered high.

SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING

  • 100 calories from dietary fats
  • 42% of total calories
  • 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 no more than 10% of total calories.

The 4.5 grams of saturated fat account for about 17% of the total calories.

Note: Saturated fats are 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

Carbohydrates contribute the greatest proportion of total calories. The 33 grams of carbs includes one gram dietary fiber and 12 grams added sugars, which is high for a single menu item.

According to the FDA, “added sugars are a nutrient to get less of.”

Approximately 50 calories are derived from added sugars in a glazed donut.

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.

Nutrition Facts

Amount per Glazed Doughnut

Red indicates %DV is high.

Calories

240

%DV

Total Fat

11g

14%

Saturated Fat

4.5g

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

0%

Sodium

270mg

12%

Carbohydrates

33g

12%

Dietary Fiber

1g

4%

Total Sugars

13g

Added Sugars

12g

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.

Glazed Donut Ingredients and Allergens

  • A glazed donut is not dairy-free. Dunkin’s yeast donut concentrate contains nonfat dry milk, sodium caseinate, and whey.
  • Contains preservative potassium sorbate.
  • Made with soy flour and palm oil.

Here is the list of ingredients in Dunkin’s Glazed Donut.

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 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

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

Potassium Sorbate is an inorganic, chemical additive used to preserve foods. It’s an odorless salt manufactured from sorbic acid and potassium hydroxide.

Food producers use potassium sorbate to inhibit the growth of molds, yeast, and fungi, which helps to increase the shelf life of processed foods.

This additive is an ingredient in Dunkin’s donut glaze topping. It’s used in the food industry for the production of juices, cheese, pickles, wine, and yogurt, among many other products. Potassium sorbate is also used in pet food industry.

Allergens

Dunkin’s glazed donut is made with egg, milk, soy, and wheat.

Tray of Dunkin' Donuts glazed donuts.

Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change recipes or formulations without notice. Check package labels and ask the product manufacturer or restaurant for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide healthcare advice or dietary recommendations. Always consult your licensed physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Dunkin’. Image credits to Nutrition & Ingredients staff.

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