Glazed pastries and donuts
Glazed pastries and donuts are sweet, fried dough treats coated in a thin, shiny sugar glaze. Common ingredients include flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and yeast or baking powder, with the glaze typically made from powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. This style of pastry is popular worldwide, with deep roots in American and European bakery traditions.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These treats are high in carbohydrates and fats, providing quick energy but limited essential nutrients. A single glazed donut or similar pastry typically contains around 200-300 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 31 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Potassium | 60 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.15 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.2 mg |
| Folate | 35 mcg |
Per 1 glazed donut (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The glaze creates a delicate, crackly shell that contrasts with the soft interior, a texture prized in many cultures. Nutritionally, they are often considered an 'empty calorie' food, offering enjoyment but minimal vitamins or minerals.
