1 piece (medium) of Fried dough (60 g) has 246 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 28.2 g of carbs, 4.3 g of protein, 13.2 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 252 mg of Sodium covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.

Fried dough Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

410

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

47g

· 17% DV

Protein

7.2g

· 14% 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 45% · Protein 7% · Fat 48%

Fried dough Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

0.18mg · 15% DV

1.7mg · 11% DV

Folate

38µg · 10% DV

0.11mg · 8% DV

Minerals

Sodium

420mg · 18% DV

Selenium

7µg · 13% DV

Iron

2mg · 11% DV

Zinc

1mg · 9% DV

How Nutritious Is Fried dough?

Nutrient density

Low

22/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Low

22/ 100

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.

Fried dough Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

High

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

High

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Fried dough

To burn the 410 calories in 100 g:

🚶

101min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

42min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

56min

Cycling

🏊

48min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Fried dough Processed?

NOVA 3

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.

Does Fried dough Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Fried dough Good For?

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

Fried dough Fat Profile

SATURATED

4.7g

MONOUNSATURATED

8.2g

POLYUNSATURATED

4.2g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 35:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (35:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fried dough

How many calories are in fried dough?

Fried dough contains 410 calories per 100 g. The same serving provides 47 g of carbohydrates, 22 g of fat, and 7.2 g of protein.

Is fried dough high glycemic?

Fried dough has a glycemic index of 75, which is considered high. It provides 47 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 22, 2026