Food guide

Doughnut

Doughnut is a staple grain, bread or cereal that supplies everyday energy.

Whole GrainsPlant-Based

Doughnut, a nutrient-dense whole grains food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of doughnut for fair comparison. Typical serving: 50 g — 217 kcal per 50 g serving.

Nutrition information for Doughnut
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (50 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	434 kcal	217 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	5.4 g	2.7 g	1.2 g
Carbohydrate	47.2 g	23.6 g	10.9 g
Fat	25 g	12.5 g	5.8 g
Fibre	1.8 g	0.9 g	0.4 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of doughnut, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Doughnut
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (50 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	4 µg	2 µg	<1%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	2 mg	1 mg	13%
Vitamin K	9.8 µg	4.9 µg	8%
Thiamin	0.39 mg	0.2 mg	33%
Riboflavin	0.3 mg	0.15 mg	23%
Niacin	2.9 mg	1.5 mg	18%
Vitamin B6	0.05 mg	0.025 mg	3%
Folate	145 µg	72.5 µg	36%
Vitamin B12	0.06 µg	0.03 µg	3%
Pantothenic acid	0.38 mg	0.19 mg	8%
Choline	37.3 mg	18.7 mg	7%
Minerals
Calcium	40 mg	20 mg	3%
Iron	2.5 mg	1.3 mg	14%
Magnesium	17 mg	8.5 mg	4%
Phosphorus	260 mg	130 mg	21%
Potassium	134 mg	67 mg	3%
Sodium	477 mg	239 mg	21%
Zinc	0.5 mg	0.25 mg	5%
Selenium	10.1 µg	5.1 µg	18%
Copper	0.09 mg	0.045 mg	10%
Manganese	0.33 mg	0.17 mg	14%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned)

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat doughnut?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Doughnut is a staple grain, bread or cereal that supplies everyday energy.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Beans, Eggs, Vegetables.

Things to consider

Easy to over-consume relative to hunger; treat as an occasional or measured item.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.