Donuts

Donuts, or doughnuts, are sweet, fried dough pastries often ring-shaped or filled, made from flour, sugar, eggs, and fat, with origins traced to Dutch settlers in early America and popularized globally through various cultural adaptations.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

They are high in carbohydrates and fats, providing quick energy but minimal protein, with a typical serving containing around 200-300 calories and some iron or B vitamins from enriched flour.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	230 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	28 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	11 g
Sodium	180 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Calcium	20 mg
Potassium	60 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.15 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.12 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	1.5 mg
Folate	30 mcg
Phosphorus	45 mg

Per 1 medium donut (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Donuts have become a cultural icon, with National Donut Day in the U.S. celebrating their role in history, like during World War I, and they often symbolize comfort and indulgence in everyday life.