Chocolate Doughnut Hole

A Chocolate Doughnut Hole is a bite-sized, deep-fried pastry, typically made from a sweet dough, coated in chocolate or a chocolate glaze. Originating from the United States, it's a popular treat often associated with coffee shops and bakeries.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This treat is high in carbohydrates and fat, providing a quick energy boost, with key nutrients being simple sugars and fats. A single doughnut hole typically contains around 70-100 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	2.5 g
Carbs	24 g
Fat	9 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	150 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Calcium	30 mg
Potassium	60 mg
Phosphorus	40 mg
Vitamin A	15 mcg RAE
Vitamin D	0.2 mcg
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg
Folate	25 mcg DFE

Per 3 pieces (45 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents the American love for portable, indulgent snacks, and its small size often makes it a socially acceptable 'guilty pleasure' or a shareable item in a group setting.