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A fried pastry with cream filling and powdered sugar; high in energy and refined carbohydrates.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Cream-filled powdered donut (90 g) has 59 calories. That works out to 65 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.5 g of carbs, 1.6 g of protein, 3.3 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 10.8 µg of Selenium covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
59
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
6.5g
· 2% DV
Protein
1.6g
· 3% DV
Fat
3.3g
· 4% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 42% · Protein 10% · Fat 48%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 59 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 4.68 g | 23% |
| Trans fat | 0.32 g | |
| Sodium | 288 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.5 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 90 g | 59 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28.4 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 45 g | 29 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 55 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 75 g | 49 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 59 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 65 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 65 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 115 g | 75 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 150 g | 98 kcal |
Calculated from 65 calories per 100 g.
A cream-filled powdered donut is made by proofing yeast dough, frying it, letting it cool, piping in the filling, and dusting it with powdered sugar. Cooling before filling matters: hot dough can loosen the cream and make the sugar damp.
A cream-filled powdered donut usually contains pastry cream made with milk, egg yolks, sugar, and a thickener such as cornstarch. Some versions use whipped cream or a stabilized cream filling instead, so the texture can range from custardy to light and airy.
To fill a cream-filled powdered donut without slicing it, insert a narrow piping tip into the side and squeeze in pastry cream until the donut feels heavier. Work with fully cooled donuts and stop if the filling begins to push back out.
The powdered sugar on a cream-filled powdered donut dissolves when it absorbs moisture from the dough or escaping filling. Let the donut cool completely, keep the filling inside, and add a fresh dusting shortly before serving for a more visible coating.
Yes, a cream-filled powdered donut should be refrigerated because its dairy-based filling can spoil at room temperature. Keep it covered to limit drying and odor absorption, then let it sit out briefly before serving if you prefer a softer texture.
Yes, you can freeze a cream-filled powdered donut, although the cream may turn watery and the dough may soften after thawing. Wrap each donut airtight, thaw it in the refrigerator, and add more powdered sugar just before serving if the coating has dissolved.
To stop a cream-filled powdered donut from leaking, use a thick, chilled filling and pipe it into dough that has cooled completely. Avoid overfilling, and make sure the piping hole is small enough that the filling stays inside when the donut is handled.
A cream-filled powdered donut is traditionally fried, which gives its yeast dough a browned exterior and tender center. Baked versions are possible, but they usually have a more bread-like texture and less of the characteristic richness of a fried donut.
A cream-filled powdered donut is best served at room temperature rather than reheated. If you warm it, use very short bursts in the microwave: the filling heats faster than the dough, and too much heat can make it runny while the powdered sugar melts.
A cream-filled powdered donut is typically coated with powdered sugar and filled with cream or custard. A Boston cream donut is usually filled with custard and topped with chocolate icing, so the topping—not just the filling—is the main difference.
Vitamins
B1
0.22mg · 18% DV
B12
0.32µg · 13% DV
B2
0.16mg · 12% DV
B3
1.89mg · 12% DV
Minerals
Selenium
11µg · 20% DV
Sodium
288mg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
74mg · 11% DV
Iron
1.89mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
95mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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A cream-filled powdered donut is a sweet pastry made from raised dough that is fried, filled with a smooth cream, then dusted with powdered sugar. Unlike a ring donut, it is usually round and filled; donuts became especially popular in North America, though similar pastries are enjoyed in many places.
The outside is lightly crisp, while the inside stays soft and creamy. It is commonly eaten as a bakery treat or snack, often with coffee, and in some places with tea. Fried dough, sweet filling and sugar make it energy-dense and high in refined carbohydrates, with relatively little fibre. For a lighter-feeling treat, share one or pair it with an unsweetened drink rather than another sweet.
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.
Medium
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.
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
✓ 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
4.68g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.39g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.06g
Omega 6:3 ratio 25.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (25.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.