Doughnut

Doughnut, cake type, plain

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Vegetarian Dairy-free Contains Wheat

Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Doughnut, cake type, plain's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

22%

434 kcal Calories

11%

5.3 g Protein

17%

47.1 g Carbs

32%

24.9 g Fat

Fair nutrient density 15/100

How many beneficial nutrients Doughnut, cake type, plain delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Doughnut, cake type, plain come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

434 kcal / serving

43% from carbs

Carbs 43%

47.1 g per serving
Fat 52%

24.9 g per serving
Protein 5%

5.3 g per serving

What Doughnut, cake type, plain is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Thiamin (B1)33% Riboflavin (B2)23% Folate (B9)23% Phosphorus21% Niacin (B3)18% Selenium18% Iron14% Vitamin E13% Protein11% Copper10%

Full nutrition breakdown

Beneficial
Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	47.1 g	17%
Dietary Fiber	1.7 g	6%
Total Sugars	18.2 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	24.9 g	32%
Saturated Fat	11.1 g	56%
Monounsaturated Fat	8.5 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	3.9 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	256.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	3,637.0 mg	—
Butyric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caproic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	15.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	26.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	120.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	244.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	9,442.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	1,092.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	44.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	8,444.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	48.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	3,637.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	14.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	1.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	5.3 g	11%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	4.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin C	0.0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	2.0 mg	13%
Vitamin K	9.8 mcg	8%
Thiamin (B1)	0.4 mg	33%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	23%
Niacin (B3)	2.9 mg	18%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	3%
Folate (B9)	92.0 mcg	23%
Vitamin B12	0.1 mcg	3%
Choline	37.3 mg	7%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	40.0 mg	3%
Iron	2.5 mg	14%
Magnesium	17.0 mg	4%
Phosphorus	260.0 mg	21%
Potassium	134.0 mg	3%
Sodium	477.0 mg	21%
Zinc	0.5 mg	5%
Copper	0.1 mg	10%
Selenium	10.1 mcg	18%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	10.0 mg	3%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	~	—

About Doughnut, cake type, plain

A cake doughnut is the denser, more crumbly cousin of the airy yeast-raised kind: a sweet batter, rather than a dough, piped into rings and deep-fried until golden. Plain and unglazed, it is the classic dunking doughnut, made for a morning coffee.

Frying a sweet batter makes for an energy-dense result — around 434 calories per 100 grams, high in both fat (much of it absorbed during frying) and sugar. Even the plain version, before any glaze or filling, is squarely a treat with little to offer nutritionally beyond quick energy.

As an occasional indulgence with a coffee, a doughnut is a small pleasure. Glazes, fillings and toppings only push the sugar and calories higher, so the plain cake doughnut is about as restrained as the category gets — which is to say, still firmly dessert.

Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Doughnut, cake type, plain?

There are 434 calories in 100 g of Doughnut, cake type, plain, or about 260 calories in 1 doughnut (60 g).

How much protein is in Doughnut, cake type, plain?

Doughnut, cake type, plain contains 5.3 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Doughnut, cake type, plain?

Doughnut, cake type, plain has 47.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Doughnut, cake type, plain?

Doughnut, cake type, plain provides 24.9 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Doughnut, cake type, plain a good source of?

Doughnut, cake type, plain is an excellent source of Thiamin (B1) (33% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (23% DV), Folate (B9) (23% DV) and Phosphorus (21% DV) and a good source of Niacin (B3), Selenium, Iron, Vitamin E, Protein and Copper (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.