Chocolate Iced Doughnut with Sprinkles
A Chocolate Iced Doughnut with Sprinkles is a classic, ring-shaped fried dough pastry coated in a smooth chocolate glaze and topped with colorful sugar sprinkles. Its typical ingredients include wheat flour, sugar, yeast, milk, butter, cocoa powder, and confectioners' sugar for the icing. This iconic treat is a staple of American bakeries and donut shops, enjoyed worldwide.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-carbohydrate and high-fat food, with minimal protein. A single doughnut provides a quick energy boost from sugars and fats, along with small amounts of iron and B vitamins from the enriched flour. A standard serving contains roughly 250-350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 48 g |
| Fat | 17 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 24 g |
| Sodium | 220 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Phosphorus | 50 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.2 mg |
| Folate | 30 µg |
Per 1 doughnut (85 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the sprinkled chocolate doughnut is an enduring pop culture icon, famously associated with characters like Homer Simpson. Nutritionally, its vibrant sprinkles are primarily for visual appeal and texture, adding little nutritional value but significant psychological enjoyment.
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