Sour Cream Doughnut

The Sour Cream Doughnut is a classic, tender cake-style doughnut known for its rich, moist texture and subtle tang, made by incorporating sour cream into the batter. It is typically coated in a simple sugar glaze or a dusting of powdered sugar. This treat is a beloved staple in American bakeries and diners, with roots in traditional North American baking.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a high-carbohydrate and high-fat treat, primarily providing quick energy from refined flour and sugar, along with fats from the sour cream and frying oil. A single, medium-sized glazed doughnut contains roughly 250-300 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	280 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Potassium	90 mg
Vitamin A	120 IU
Vitamin D	0.2 mcg
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.2 mg

Per 1 doughnut (approx. 80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the sour cream doughnut is a nostalgic symbol of classic American comfort food, often featured in bakeries and as a 'doughnut of the month' at chains like Krispy Kreme. Nutritionally, the sour cream not only adds flavor but also contributes to a denser, more cake-like crumb compared to lighter yeast doughnuts.