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Small donut Calories
Small fried sweet donut made with refined flour and sugar
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (small) of Small donut (35 g) has 158 calories. That works out to 452 calories per 100 g. It contains 18 g of carbs, 1.7 g of protein, 8.8 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B1 covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 76 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Small donut Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 35 g
158
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
18g
· 7% DV
Protein
1.7g
· 3% DV
Fat
8.8g
· 11% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 46% · Protein 4% · Fat 50%
Small donut nutrition facts table · 1 piece (small) (35 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 158 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.8 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.57 g | 18% |
| Trans fat | 0.11 g | |
| Sodium | 114 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.7 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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How Many Calories in 1 Small donut?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 158 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 25 g | 113 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 28 g | 127 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 35 g | 158 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 45 g | 203 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 70 g | 316 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 70 g | 316 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 452 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 105 g | 475 kcal |
Calculated from 452 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Small donut
What is the difference between a small donut and a regular donut?
A small donut is simply a smaller-sized donut, often sold in portions or as a batch of bite-sized pieces. It may use the same dough and toppings as a regular donut, though some versions are made as round, hole-free bites.
How are small donuts made?
Small donuts are made from sweet dough shaped into rings or balls, then usually fried until golden. Bakers may use yeast for a lighter, springier texture or a quicker dough that rises with baking powder; sugar or glaze is added afterward.
Why do small donuts get greasy?
Small donuts can turn greasy when the frying oil is too cool, because the dough spends longer absorbing oil before it browns. Frying in properly heated oil and draining the donuts briefly on a rack helps reduce surface grease.
How long do small donuts stay fresh?
Small donuts are best eaten the day they are made. For short storage, keep them in an airtight container at room temperature; filled donuts with perishable cream should be refrigerated, though refrigeration can make the dough stale faster.
Can you freeze small donuts?
Yes, small donuts can be frozen, preferably without delicate glaze or toppings. Freeze them in a sealed container once cool, then thaw at room temperature and warm briefly; add fresh glaze afterward if the original topping has become sticky.
Can small donuts be made without yeast?
Yes, small donuts can be made with baking powder instead of yeast. The quicker batter or dough needs no proofing, but the finished donuts are usually denser and more cake-like than yeast-raised versions.
How do you glaze small donuts without making them soggy?
Let small donuts cool before dipping them in glaze. Glazing them while hot can make the coating runny and soak into the surface; set the dipped donuts on a rack so excess glaze can drip away as it firms.
Are small donuts and donut holes the same thing?
Not always. Small donuts may be miniature rings, while donut holes are usually round pieces made from dough or from the centers cut out of ring donuts; bakeries sometimes use the names interchangeably.
What is the best way to reheat small donuts?
Warm small donuts briefly in a low oven or for a few seconds in a microwave, then check that they are just warm. Longer heating can dry out the dough or melt the glaze, so heat only the amount you plan to eat.
What goes well with small donuts?
Small donuts pair well with coffee, tea, or a glass of milk, and fresh berries can balance their sweetness. For a party platter, serve them alongside fruit and offer glazes or dips separately so the donuts stay crisp.
Small donut Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.1mg · 8% DV
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
Folate
20.3µg · 5% DV
B3
0.74mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Selenium
3.5µg · 6% DV
Sodium
114mg · 5% DV
Iron
0.74mg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.08mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
39mg · 1% DV
Small donut Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Small donut
To burn the 158 calories in 1 piece (small) (35 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Small donut?
A small donut is a bite-sized sweet made from flour-based dough, usually fried and often finished with sugar or a simple glaze. Ring-shaped doughnuts became especially popular in the United States, though small versions are now sold in bakeries and cafés around the world. Some are plain, while others may have a coating or filling.
It is commonly enjoyed with coffee or tea as a quick treat, rather than as a substantial snack. Made with refined flour and sugar and fried, it is energy-dense and relatively low in fibre and protein; 100 g provides 452 kcal. For a lighter snack, have one small piece and pair it with an unsweetened drink, or share a larger serving.
How Nutritious Is Small donut?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Small donut 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 Small donut Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Small donut 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
Small donut Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.57g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.18g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.43g
Omega 6:3 ratio 133:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (133:1).
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