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Sweet, fried dough, chocolate glazed
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Chocolate donut (60 g) has 246 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 29.1 g of carbs, 3.1 g of protein, 13.2 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 204 mg of Sodium covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 76 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
A chocolate donut is a ring of risen dough, usually fried and finished with a chocolate glaze. Donuts became especially popular in North America, and this familiar bakery and café treat is now found in many places around the world.
The inside is soft and slightly airy, while the smooth coating brings a rich sweetness. It is often enjoyed with coffee or milk as a snack or an occasional breakfast treat. Because it combines fried dough with a sugary glaze, it is energy-dense and relatively modest in protein and fibre; it provides about 410 calories per 100 g. For a lighter-feeling treat, have one small donut with unsweetened coffee or tea rather than pairing it with another sweet.
Selected: 100 g
410
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
48.5g
· 18% DV
Protein
5.2g
· 10% DV
Fat
22g
· 28% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 47% · Protein 5% · Fat 48%
Vitamins
B2
0.17mg · 13% DV
B1
0.13mg · 11% DV
B3
1.1mg · 7% DV
Biotin
2.1µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Sodium
340mg · 15% DV
Selenium
7.3µg · 13% DV
Iron
2mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
65mg · 9% DV
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 410 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
8.9g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 42:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (42:1).
A chocolate donut is usually made from a wheat-based dough containing ingredients such as flour, sugar, eggs, milk, and a raising agent, then finished with chocolate glaze. Recipes vary: some use yeast dough, while others have a cake-like batter.
Most chocolate donuts are fried, which gives them a soft interior and a browned exterior beneath the glaze. Baked versions are also sold or made at home, but they tend to have a more cake-like texture.
Make a yeast or cake-style donut dough, shape it, and fry or bake it until cooked through. Let the donuts cool before dipping or spreading on melted chocolate glaze; glazing them while hot can make the coating run.
Keep a chocolate donut in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to slow staling. Refrigeration can make the dough firm and dry, while warmth can soften the chocolate coating, so avoid sunny or hot spots.
Yes, a chocolate donut can be frozen. Freeze pieces separately first so the glaze does not stick together, then seal them in a freezer-safe container. Thaw at room temperature; the chocolate coating may look less glossy afterward.
The hole helps a chocolate donut cook more evenly because heat can reach the center of the dough. Ring-shaped donuts became the familiar style, although some chocolate donuts are made without a hole and filled instead.
A chocolate cake donut is raised with a leavening agent and has a dense, tender, cake-like crumb. A chocolate yeast donut rises through fermentation and is generally lighter and more elastic. Either style can have chocolate glaze.
The glaze on a chocolate donut softens when exposed to heat, direct sun, or a warm car. Store the donut somewhere cool and dry, and avoid stacking it while the coating is soft to prevent smearing.
Yes, but warm a chocolate donut gently and briefly; too much heat can melt the glaze and make the dough tough. Let it cool slightly before eating, since melted chocolate can be very hot.
No, do not give a dog a chocolate donut. Chocolate can be toxic to dogs, and the sugary, fatty dough is unsuitable too. If a dog has eaten one, contact a veterinarian promptly and share the type and amount of chocolate.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.