Donut calories: per donut, by type and size
A donut is a fried sweet dough that gets most of its calories from the oil it cooks in and the sugar on top. The number you eat moves with the type — a glazed yeast ring, a jelly- or cream-filled one, or a denser cake or old-fashioned — plus how big it is and any chocolate icing or sprinkles. Pick the type and size below to see a realistic estimate.
Typical portion62 gCalories≈ 260 kcal
Quick answer
A glazed donut has about 260 calories. A jelly- or cream-filled donut is closer to 300, and a cake or old-fashioned donut is around 280. Donuts run roughly 420 calories per 100 g, so the type and size of the donut matter most. Chocolate icing or sprinkles add a little on top.
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g
Approximate values. Your recipe and portion can change the result.
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Base · 1×Medium260 kcal
Topping: None0 kcal
Total260 kcal
- Protein4 g
- Fat14 g
- Carbs31 g
Portion size and cooking method move single foods most; frying adds oil.
What is usually inside
floursugaryeast or baking powdereggmilkbutteroil for fryingglaze or icingoptional jelly or cream filling
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FAQ
How many calories in a donut?
A glazed donut has about 260 calories. A jelly- or cream-filled donut is closer to 300, and a cake or old-fashioned donut is around 280, before chocolate icing or sprinkles.
How many calories are in a donut per 100 g?
About 420 calories per 100 g, with roughly 23 g of fat and 50 g of carbs. A typical glazed donut is around 62 g, which works out to about 260 calories.
Does a filled donut have more calories than a glazed one?
Usually yes. A jelly or cream filling adds sugar and fat, so a filled donut runs about 300 calories versus roughly 260 for a plain glazed one. Cake and old-fashioned donuts sit in between.
Can SpoonCheck estimate a donut from a photo?
Yes. A photo helps estimate the type of donut, its size, and whether it has icing, filling or sprinkles, so you get a realistic number without weighing it.
Data source: USDA FDC (donuts, cake-type, plain ~452 kcal/100g; donuts, yeast-leavened, glazed ~403 kcal/100g) plus typical US bakery and chain figures. Glazed yeast donut ~260 kcal (~62 g), filled (jelly or cream) ~300, cake/old-fashioned ~280 kcal per donut. Per 100 g averages roughly 420 kcal. Size and type drive most of the variation; chocolate icing and sprinkles add on top.
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