Sugar-Cinnamon Doughnut

The Sugar-Cinnamon Doughnut is a classic, ring-shaped fried dough pastry coated in a mixture of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Its core ingredients typically include flour, sugar, eggs, milk, butter, and leavening agents like baking powder. This beloved treat is a staple in American bakeries and coffee shops, with variations found worldwide.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a high-carbohydrate and high-fat food, providing quick energy primarily from refined flour and sugar, with minimal protein. A single, standard-sized doughnut can contain roughly 250-350 calories, with a significant portion coming from fat due to the frying process.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	280 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Potassium	90 mg
Phosphorus	60 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.2 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.5 mg
Folate	35 mcg
Vitamin A	10 mcg

Per 1 doughnut (85 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the cinnamon-sugar coating is a timeless flavor combination that evokes comfort and nostalgia, often associated with breakfast or a special treat. Nutritionally, the pairing of cinnamon with sugar is interesting as cinnamon is a spice studied for its potential antioxidant properties, though this doesn't offset the doughnut's overall profile as an indulgent, energy-dense food.