Dunkin’ Old Fashioned Donut

ByNutrition & Ingredients Updated:
Two old fashioned style donuts from Dunkin' Donuts.

The Old Fashioned Donut from Dunkin’ Donuts has 310 calories, 19 grams fat, 30 grams carbohydrates, and 4 grams protein.

Read this guide for a complete overview of the nutrition facts, calories, and ingredients in a Dunkin’ Old Fashioned doughnut.

Old Fashioned Donut Nutritional Information

Calories and nutrition facts are based on a single serving measured as one donut.

Daily value (%DV) illustrates how much a specific nutrient in the donut contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories (the standard measure used by the FDA).

Serving size: 1 Donut

% 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

45%

HIGH

Sodium

14%

MED

Added Sugars

18%

MED

%DV based on 2,000 calories

Calories

There are 310 calories in an Old Fashioned donut from Dunkin’.

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

  • 170 calories from fat
  • 120 calories from total carbs
  • 20 calories from protein

The Old Fashioned style donut derives more than half of the total calories from dietary fats. Total carbs make up nearly 40% of total calories and the remaining 6% is from protein.

Dunkin’ Old Fashioned Donut

% calories from fat, carbs and protein
Calories
CALORIES FROM fat
55%
CALORIES FROM CARBS
39%
CALORIES FROM Protein
6%

The breakout of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Dunkin’ Donuts. Calories may vary by location and/or supplier.

Old fashioned donut from Dunkin' and text list of macronutrients.
55% of total calories derived from dietary fats

Nutrition Facts

Amount per 1 Donut

Red indicates %DV is high.

Calories

310

%DV

Total Fat

19g

24%

Saturated Fat

9g

45%

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

20mg

7%

Sodium

320mg

14%

Carbohydrates

30g

11%

Dietary Fiber

1g

4%

Total Sugars

10g

Added Sugars

9g

18%

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.

Fat

An old fashioned donut from Dunkin’ has 19 grams of total fat, including 9 grams saturated fat. That is high. From one menu item, that is very high.

SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING

  • 170 calories from dietary fats
  • 55% of total calories
  • 80 calories from saturated fat
  • Zero trans fat
Saturated Fat is High

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

The 9 grams of saturated fat deliver about 80 calories, 26% of total calories.

Display of Old Fashioned donuts at Dunkin' Donuts.
One Dunkin’ Old Fashioned donut has 310 calories.

Total Sugars

As mentioned above, carbohydrates contribute nearly 40% of total calories. The 30 grams of carbs include 10 grams total sugars.

Added Sugars

Total sugars include 9 grams of added sugars. According to the FDA, “added sugars are a nutrient to get less of.”

The old fashioned donut has approximately 35 calories from added sugars (11% of the total 310 calories).

SUMMARY OF SUGARS IN DONUT RECIPE

  • 10g total sugars
  • 90% of sugars are added sugars
  • 35 calories from added sugars per donut

Note: 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.

Display of Old Fashioned donuts at Dunkin' Donuts.
Old Fashioned donuts have 9g saturated fat and 9g added sugars.

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Donut Ingredients and Allergens

  • An Old Fashioned donut is not dairy-free. The base cake donut mix contains nonfat dry milk.
  • Contains palm oil.

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

Ingredients

Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, Palm Oil, Sugar, Cake Donut Mix, and Soybean Oil.

  • Enriched Wheat Flour includes flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid.
  • Cake Donut Mix is made with Enriched Wheat Flour, Nonfat Dry Milk, Egg Yolk, Leavening, Sugar, Soy Flour, Soybean Oil, Wheat Starch, Salt, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Enzyme, Konjac Flour, Carrageenan, Locust Bean Gum, Cellulose Gum, Wheat Germ, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Soy Lecithin, and Beta Carotene (for color)
  • The Enriched Wheat Flour in the Cake Donut Mix includes wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid.
  • Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, baking soda, and sodium aluminum phosphate is used for Leavening.

Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate (SSL) is created from the sodium salt of lactic acid and stearic acid.

SSL, a light yellow powder with a waxy texture, is commonly used for its emulsification properties that improve the ability for certain foods to remain combined. It also extends the shelf life of processed foods.

The ingredient is found in commercially produced baked goods, icings, pastas, cereals, sauces, and other commercial food products.

Allergens

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

Note that Dunkin’s products may be processed on equipment that is used to make other foods. As such, donuts and other menu items may have come into contact with other common allergens such as sesame, tree nuts, or fish, among others.

Always discuss dietary advice with your physician and inform your Dunkin’ server of any allergy concerns before placing your order.

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’. Images credits to Nutrition & Ingredients staff; all rights reserved.

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