Fast food and treats
How much protein is in a donut?
Glazed donut has 6.1 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 doughnut, 63 g) has 3.8 g of protein and 265 calories.
- Protein, 1 doughnut (63 g)
- 3.8 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 1.4 g
Low protein density
Protein in glazed donut by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 doughnut (approx 1-1/2 oz) (42 g) | 2.6 g | 177 | 20.1 g | 9.5 g |
| 1 doughnut, medium (approx 3-3/4" dia) (60 g) | 3.7 g | 253 | 28.7 g | 13.6 g |
| 1 doughnut, large (approx 4-1/4" dia) (75 g) | 4.6 g | 316 | 35.9 g | 17 g |
| 1 doughnut medium (approx 3-3/4" dia) (64 g) | 3.9 g | 269 | 30.7 g | 14.5 g |
| 1 honeybun (5" x 3-1/2") (85 g) | 5.2 g | 358 | 40.7 g | 19.3 g |
| 1 doughnut, long type (twist) approx 5-1/4" x 2-1/2" x 1-1/2" high) (90 g) | 5.5 g | 379 | 43.1 g | 20.4 g |
| 1 doughnut (63 g) | 3.8 g | 265 | 30.2 g | 14.3 g |
| 1 doughnut, small (approx 3" dia) (31 g) | 1.9 g | 131 | 14.8 g | 7 g |
| 100 g | 6.1 g | 421 | 47.9 g | 22.7 g |
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Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 421
- Protein
- 6.1 g
- Carbs
- 47.9 g
- Fat
- 22.7 g
- Fibre
- 2.1 g
- Sugar
- 22.8 g
- Sodium
- 316 mg
Fast food and treats: most protein per calorie
- Cheese pizza 4.3 g protein per 100 cal
- Butter croissant 2 g protein per 100 cal
- French fries 1.1 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is a donut high in protein?
Not really. It has 1.4 g of protein per 100 calories. That's fine: not every food needs to be a protein food.
How much protein is in 100 g of glazed donut?
6.1 g, with 421 calories.
How much glazed donut gives you 30 g of protein?
About 492 g, for roughly 2071 calories. That's about 7.8 servings of 1 doughnut.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 172758: "Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, enriched (includes honey buns)" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.