Calories in Doughnuts, cake-type, plain, chocolate-coated or frosted
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Doughnuts, cake-type, plain, chocolate-coated or frosted contains 452 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 doughnut, medium, approx 3" dia (43 g) provides about 194 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from fat, with 45% from carbohydrates and 4% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in baked products on FoodFactly, where the median is 365 kcal per 100 g across 522 foods.
100 g provides 29% of the Daily Value for copper, 28% of the Daily Value for manganese and 23% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 452 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 25.3 g | 32% |
| Saturated fat C | 13.5 g | 67% |
| Cholesterol C | 19 mg | 6% |
| Sodium L | 326 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 51.3 g | 19% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Total sugars M | 26.7 g | |
| Protein M | 4.9 g | 10% |
| Vitamin A C | 4 µg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin C M | 1.3 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K M | 7.9 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.16 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1.6 mg | 10% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.13 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.024 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 90 µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.1 µg | 4% |
| Choline ? | 29.1 mg | 5% |
| Calcium M | 24 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 4 mg | 22% |
| Magnesium M | 30 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus M | 210 mg | 17% |
| Potassium M | 201 mg | 4% |
| Zinc M | 0.98 mg | 9% |
| Copper M | 0.26 mg | 29% |
| Manganese M | 0.64 mg | 28% |
| Selenium M | 6.8 µg | 12% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 4%
- Carbohydrates 45%
- Fat 50%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein4.9 gbelow the median for baked products (median 6.7 g)
- Fiber1.9 gbelow the median for baked products (median 2.4 g)
- Sugars26.7 gabove the median for baked products (median 9.5 g)
- Fat25.3 gin the top quarter of baked products (median 11 g)
- Saturated fat13.5 gin the top quarter of baked products (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium326 mgin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 433 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water16.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 8.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan C | 0.061 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.17 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.21 g |
| Leucine C | 0.37 g |
| Lysine C | 0.23 g |
| Methionine C | 0.079 g |
| Cystine C | 0.098 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.22 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.13 g |
| Valine C | 0.24 g |
| Arginine C | 0.23 g |
| Histidine C | 0.11 g |
| Alanine C | 0.18 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 0.34 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 1.2 g |
| Glycine C | 0.17 g |
| Proline C | 0.43 g |
| Serine C | 0.24 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (35)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.17 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 1.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.025 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.38 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.29 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 3.7 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 1.4 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 3.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 3.8 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.078 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 8.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.032 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.051 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.027 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.099 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 8.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.051 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| SFA 13:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 2 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 24 µg |
| Retinol C | 3 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 1 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 16.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 2 mg |
| Ash M | 1.7 g |
| Theobromine C | 53 mg |
| Energy C | 1,892 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 16 IU |
| Folic acid M | 37 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 28 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Doughnuts
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doughnuts, french crullers, glazed | 412 | 3.1 g | 59.5 g | 18.3 g |
| Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, with creme filling | 361 | 6.4 g | 30 g | 24.5 g |
| Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, enriched (includes honey buns) | 421 | 6.1 g | 47.9 g | 22.7 g |
| Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, with jelly filling | 340 | 5.9 g | 39 g | 18.7 g |
| Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) | 434 | 5.3 g | 47.1 g | 24.9 g |
| Doughnuts, cake-type, plain, sugared or glazed | 426 | 5.2 g | 50.8 g | 22.9 g |
| Doughnuts, cake-type, chocolate, sugared or glazed | 417 | 4.5 g | 57.4 g | 19.9 g |
| Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns) | 403 | 6.4 g | 44.3 g | 22.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) | 452 | 4.5 g | 48.6 g | 26.6 g |
| Keikitos (muffins), Latino bakery item | 467 | 6.8 g | 53.2 g | 25.2 g |
| Cookies, peanut butter, commercially prepared, regular | 473 | 8.9 g | 58.2 g | 23.8 g |
| Pie Crust, Cookie-type, Chocolate, Ready Crust | 484 | 6.1 g | 64.5 g | 22.4 g |
| Cookies, chocolate cream covered biscuit sticks | 447 | 10 g | 51.1 g | 22.5 g |
| Danish pastry, fruit, enriched (includes apple, cinnamon, raisin, lemon, raspberry, strawberry) | 371 | 5.4 g | 47.8 g | 18.5 g |
| Archway Home Style Cookies, Peanut Butter | 480 | 9 g | 58.5 g | 24.3 g |
| Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain | 514 | 5.4 g | 63.8 g | 26.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in doughnuts?
100 g of doughnuts has 452 kcal. 1 doughnut, medium, approx 3" dia (43 g): about 194 kcal. 1 donettes, 2" dia (18 g): about 81 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 128 kcal.
How much protein is in doughnuts?
Doughnuts contains 4.9 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.1 g in 1 doughnut, medium, approx 3" dia (43 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other baked products, that is below the median (median 6.7 g).
How many carbs are in doughnuts?
Doughnuts has 51.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.9 g of fiber and 26.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in doughnuts?
Doughnuts contains 25.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 13.5 g is saturated (67% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does doughnuts contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (29% DV), manganese (28% DV), Folate (B9) (23% DV), iron (22% DV) and phosphorus (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in doughnuts?
100 g contains 326 mg of sodium, 14% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 174991. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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