Calories in Glazed Donut
Glazed Donut has about 253 calories per 1 medium donut (60 g), or 421 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 3.7 g protein, 28.7 g carbs and 13.6 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Lab-analysed values from USDA FoodData Central (Doughnut, yeast type). Source: USDA FDC #2708072
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 medium donut (60 g) | 1 donut hole (14 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 421 kcal | 253 kcal | 59 kcal |
| Protein | 6.1 g | 3.7 g | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 47.9 g | 28.7 g | 6.7 g |
| Fat | 22.7 g | 13.6 g | 3.2 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 1.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Sugar | 22.8 g | 13.7 g | 3.2 g |
| Sodium | 316 mg | 190 mg | 44 mg |
About Glazed Donut
A yeast-raised ring donut, fried and dipped in sugar glaze. A medium donut is about 253 kcal — lighter than most people guess, because yeast donuts are mostly air.
Tip: Cake donuts and filled donuts are denser and run 50–100 kcal more. Donut holes make portion control easy at about 59 kcal each.
Burn off 253 kcal
Rough estimates for a 155 lb (70 kg) adult.
- Brisk walking56 min
- Running23 min
- Cycling32 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in a glazed donut?+
About 253 kcal per 1 medium donut (60 g), or 421 kcal per 100 g.
How many calories in 1 donut hole?+
1 donut hole (14 g) is roughly 59 kcal with 0.9 g protein, 6.7 g carbs and 3.2 g fat.
Is a glazed donut high in protein?+
Not really — 1 medium donut gives about 3.7 g protein, only 6% of its calories. Most of its energy comes from fat.
Is a glazed donut good for weight loss?+
A glazed donut is calorie-dense (421 kcal per 100 g), so portions add up quickly. It can still fit a weight-loss diet as an occasional food if you log the portion honestly.
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