Dunkin’ Glazed Stick Donut: 470 Calories
One Glazed Stick Donut from Dunkin’ has 470 calories, 30 grams fat, 48 grams carbohydrates, and 4 grams protein.
This is your complete guide to the calories, nutrition facts, and ingredients in a Dunkin’ Donuts Glazed Stick. Don’t miss the overview below on total dietary fat.
Calories and Nutrition Facts
Calories and nutrition facts are based on a single serving measured as one donut stick. The percentage daily value illustrates how much a specific nutrient (e.g., total fat, sodium, protein, etc.) in the glazed stick donut contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories (the standard measure used by the FDA).
Calories
A single glazed stick donut has 470 calories. The 30 grams of dietary fat contributes the highest proportion (about 57%) of total calories.
Carbohydrates make up about 40% of total calories and the remaining 2% is from protein.
- Fat: 270 calories
- Carbs: 190 calories
- Protein: 10 calories
- Total: 470 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.
Dietary Fat
One Dunkin’ glazed stick donut has 30 grams of total fat, including 15 grams saturated fat. Of all the donuts we have reviewed, the glazed stick donut has one of highest amounts of saturated fat.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, published by the Department of Health and Human Services, recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to no more than 10% of total calories.
Saturated Fat is usually solid at room temperature. According to the FDA, the human body naturally makes saturated fat and does not need to get the nutrient from foods.
Saturated Fat
There are approximately 135 calories from saturated fat in each serving. That’s 29% of the total 470 calories. Moreover, the amount of saturated fat in this donut is 75% of the recommended limit of saturated fat for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Total Sugars
As mentioned above, the 48 grams of carbohydrates contribute about 40% of the total calories. Carbs include one gram of dietary fiber and 24 grams of total sugars.
Added Sugars
Moreover, the 24 grams of total sugars includes 23 grams of added sugars. As you will see from the list of ingredients below, sugar is used in the donut and it’s the first ingredient listed in the glaze.
According to the FDA, “added sugars are a nutrient to get less of”. The donut has about 92 calories from added sugars (20% of the total 470 calories).
While sugars are found naturally in various fruits, vegetables, and dairy products, added sugars refer to the sugars that are added during the production of commercially processed foods. Added sugars include sucrose, dextrose, syrups, and honey.
Nutrition Facts
Total sugars include 23g added sugars.
Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here is the complete list of ingredients in both the Donut and the Glaze.
Donut Ingredients
Enriched Wheat Flour, Palm Oil, Water, Donut Concentrate, Sugar, and Soybean Oil.
Konjac flour is derived from the Konjac plant, which is native to parts of Asia. According to recent studies, konjac can help improve skin health and, because of the high content of soluble fiber, help contribute to weight loss.
Sources: American Journal of Dermatology and American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Donut 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 Donut 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’ Donut’s glazed stick 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’
