Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Doughnut

Krispy Kreme glazed donut.

There are 190 calories, 10 grams of fat, 22 grams of carbohydrates, and 3 grams of protein in a Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut.

Review this report for a complete overview of the nutritional value, calories, and ingredients in a glazed donut from Krispy Kreme.

Glazed Donut Nutrition Information

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

Calories

One Krispy Kreme glazed donut has 190 total calories.

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

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

Dietary fats contribute over half of the total calories. Carbohydrates, including sugars, make up about 42% of the calories, and the remaining 5% is from protein.

Glazed Donut

% calories from fat, carbs and protein
Calories
100 calories from fat
53%
80 calories from carbS
42%
10 calories from Protein
5%

Calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts information provided by Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.

Krispy Kreme glazed donut.

An average adult would need to run at a moderate pace for approximately 15 minutes to burn off the calories from a Krispy Kreme donut with icing.

Here is a list of the approximate times required to burn off the 190 calories, by type of exercise.

FITNESS TIME TO BURN 190 CALORIES

  • Run 15 minutes
  • Swim 30 minutes
  • Walk 1 hour

Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.

Nutrition Facts

Amount (%DV) per Doughnut

Red indicates a high %DV.

Calories

190

%DV

Total Fat

10g

13%

Saturated Fat

5g

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

0%

Sodium

100mg

4%

Carbohydrates

22g

8%

Dietary Fiber

<1g

2%

Total Sugars

10g

Protein

3g

%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.

  • Zero trans fat
  • Zero dietary cholesterol
  • High in saturated fats
  • 10 grams total sugars per donut

Daily Value

Daily Value (%DV) measures how much of a specific nutrient is in one donut, relative to the recommended limit.

Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more). Compare foods and balance choices based on your diet plan.

As shown in the chart below, a Krispy Kreme glazed doughnut is low in sodium, but high in saturated fat.

%DV

Level

Saturated Fat

25%

Sodium

4%

  • 5g saturated fat in a glazed doughnut is 25% of the daily limit
  • 100mg sodium is 4% of the recommended limit

%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Dietary Fats

A Krispy Kreme original glazed donut has 10 grams of total fat, including 5 grams of saturated fat, which is a 25% daily value and considered high.

To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.

per Serving

Daily Limit*

Daily Value

Total Fat

10g

78g

13%

Saturated Fat

5g

20g

25%

*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.

Krispy Kreme glazed donut with daily value nutrition chart of fat and saturated fat.
Saturated Fat

Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to 10% or less of total calories.

One doughnut has approximately 45 calories from saturated fat.

SUMMARY of FAT in KRISPY KREME DONUT

  • 100 calories from total dietary fats
  • 53% of total calories
  • 45 calories from saturated fat
  • Zero trans fat

Note: 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.

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Total Sugars

There are 22 grams of total carbohydrates per donut, which includes natural and added sugars.

One Krispy Kreme glazed donut contains 10 grams of total sugars.

SUMMARY of SUGARS in KRISPY KREME DONUT

  • 40 calories from sugars
  • 21% of total calories from sugars
  • Doughnut recipe includes sugar in both the donut batter and the glaze

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

A key reason is because foods with high added sugars may provide energy, but typically lack essential nutrients such as fiber and vitamins. That’s known as “empty calories.”

Note: 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

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Krispy Kreme glazed donut with text list of ingredients.

Doughnut Ingredients and Allergens

  • A glazed doughnut is not dairy-free. The donut batter contains skim milk.

Here is the complete list of ingredients in Krispy Kreme’s original glazed donut.

Ingredients

Donut

Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Sugar, Yeast, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Soy Flour, Leavening, Salt, Monoglycerides, Wheat Gluten, Soy Lecithin, Skim Milk, Cellulose Gum, Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Propionate (for freshness), Egg Yolks, Enzymes.

  • Enriched Wheat Flour includes wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid

Glaze

Sugar, Water, Palm Oil, Agar, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Guar Gum, Locust Bean Gum

Calcium propionate is an organic salt formed through a reaction between calcium hydroxide and propionic acid. It’s used to prevent the growth of mold and bacteria to extend the shelf life of foods.

Allergens

Krispy Kreme’s Glazed Doughnut is made with egg, milk, soy, and wheat.

In addition, note that Krispy Kreme donuts are produced in facilities that also process foods with peanuts and tree nuts.

Original glazed donut from Krispy Kreme and a chart illustrating calories from fat, carbs, protein.

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: Krispy Kreme

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