Vanilla Cream-Filled Doughnut
A vanilla cream-filled doughnut is a soft, fried or baked yeast dough pastry, typically injected with a smooth, sweet vanilla-flavored custard or cream filling. Common ingredients include flour, sugar, eggs, butter, milk, and vanilla, with a dusting of powdered sugar or a light glaze on top. It is a popular treat in many Western countries, especially in North America and Europe, often found in bakeries and doughnut shops.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This doughnut is high in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of protein from the dough and filling. A single serving (one doughnut) generally provides around 250-400 calories, along with some calcium and iron from the dairy and flour.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 310 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 230 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 90 mg |
| Vitamin A | 40 mcg |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2 mg |
Per 1 doughnut (approx. 85 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the cream-filled doughnut is a beloved comfort food and a staple in celebrations or casual indulgence, symbolizing sweetness and joy. Nutritionally, its high sugar and fat content make it an energy-dense treat, best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
