Jam-Filled Doughnuts

Jam-filled doughnuts are soft, fried pastries made from a sweet yeast dough, typically filled with fruit preserves like raspberry, strawberry, or apricot, and often dusted with powdered sugar. Originating in Europe, they have become a beloved treat worldwide, with popular variations like the Polish pączki, the German Berliner, and the Italian bomboloni.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These doughnuts are high in carbohydrates and fat due to the fried dough and sugary filling, providing a quick energy boost but little protein. A single medium-sized doughnut contains roughly 250-350 calories, with most of its nutritional value coming from simple sugars and refined flour.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	13 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	18 g
Sodium	220 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Potassium	80 mg
Vitamin A	10 mcg
Vitamin D	0.2 mcg
Thiamin (B1)	0.2 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.8 mg
Folate	45 mcg

Per 1 doughnut (75 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, jam-filled doughnuts are often associated with celebrations and holidays, such as Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras) or Easter, symbolizing indulgence before a period of fasting. Nutritionally, while they are a source of quick energy, the combination of sugar and fat makes them a classic example of an 'empty calorie' food, offering minimal essential nutrients.