Dunkin’ Old Fashioned Donut
The Old Fashioned Donut from Dunkin’ Donuts has 310 calories, 19 grams fat, 30 grams carbohydrates, and 4 grams protein.
This is your complete overview of the calories, nutrition facts, and ingredients in one of Dunkin’s most popular donuts, the Old Fashioned. Don’t miss the section below on saturated fat.
Old Fashioned Donut Nutritional Information
Calories and nutrition facts are based on a single serving measured as one donut.
Nutrition Info
310 Calories
% Daily Value
|
Saturated Fat |
45% |
HIGH |
|
Sodium |
14% |
MED |
|
Added Sugars |
18% |
MED |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Reference to the percentage 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).
Calories in Old Fashioned Donut
A single donut has 310 calories.
Here is a summary of the amount of calories per serving by macronutrient:
Unlike many donuts that derive the highest proportion of total calories from carbohydrates, the Old Fashioned 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.
% Calories from Fat, Carbs and Protein
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.
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 DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
Saturated Fat
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.
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.
The 9 grams of saturated fat deliver about 80 calories. If I consume 2,000 calories per day, one old fashioned donut would have 45% of the recommended limit of saturated fat for an entire day.
Another way to think about it is that the calories from saturated fat make up over a quarter of the 310 total calories.
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Total Sugars
As mentioned above, carbohydrates contribute nearly 40% of total calories. The 30 grams of carbs include 10 grams total sugars.
Added Sugars
Of the 10g of total sugars, nine grams (90%) are from 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).
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.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Donut
Amount per serving
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Calories |
310 |
% Daily Value
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Total Fat |
19g |
24% |
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Saturated Fat |
9g |
45% |
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Trans Fat |
0g | |
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Cholesterol |
20mg |
7% |
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Sodium |
320mg |
14% |
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Carbohydrates |
30g |
11% |
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Dietary Fiber |
1g |
4% |
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Total Sugars |
10g | |
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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.
Ingredients and Allergens in Donut
Ingredients
Here is the list of ingredients in Dunkin’s Old Fashioned Donut.
Donut
Ingredients:Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, Palm Oil, Sugar, Cake Donut Mix, and Soybean Oil.
What is Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate?
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate (SSL) is created from the sodium salt of lactic acid and stearic acid. It is a light yellow powder with a waxy texture.
SSL is commonly used as a food additive for its emulsification properties that improve the ability for certain foods to combine. It also extends the shelf life of processed foods.
It’s an additive in Dunkin’s Old Fashioned Cake Donut Mix. The ingredient is also 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.
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’