Donut (glazed)

baked-goods

Donut (glazed)

1/ 10Poor
Controversy: 0.9

Rated by 11 diets

0 approve0 caution11 avoid
Is Donut (glazed) Healthy?

Mostly no — Donut (glazed) is avoided by the majority of diets reviewed. 11 out of 11 diets recommend against it.

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
Calories
452kcal
Protein
5.4g
Carbs
51g
Fat
25g
Fiber
1.7g
Sugar
24g
Sodium
382mg

Diet Ratings

Keto1/10AVOID

Glazed donuts contain refined flour, added sugar, and often trans fats. A single donut has 25-35g net carbs and 10-15g added sugar, making ketosis impossible.

Vegan2/10AVOID

Glazed donuts typically contain eggs and dairy in the dough, and the glaze often contains milk or dairy products. Some may also contain animal-derived additives.

Paleo1/10AVOID

Refined grain flour, refined sugar, seed oils for frying, processed. Antithetical to paleo principles.

Mediterranean1/10AVOID

Glazed donuts are highly processed with refined flour, excessive added sugars, and unhealthy fats. They directly contradict Mediterranean diet principles on multiple counts.

Carnivore1/10AVOID

Made from refined wheat flour and sugar with plant-based glaze. Highly processed junk food incompatible with carnivore diet.

Whole301/10AVOID

Contains grains (flour), added sugar (in dough and glaze), and often dairy. Explicitly non-compliant.

Low-FODMAP2/10AVOID

Glazed donuts contain wheat flour (fructans), excess sugar/fructose in glaze, and often milk. Multiple FODMAP triggers at standard serving sizes.

DASH1/10AVOID

Extremely high in added sugar and saturated fat from deep frying. Often high sodium. No significant fiber or DASH-aligned nutrients. Directly contradicts DASH guidelines.

Zone1/10AVOID

Pure refined carbs and sugar with minimal protein and poor fat quality. Nutritionally empty for Zone purposes.

Glazed donuts are deep-fried in inflammatory oils, contain refined flour, and are loaded with added sugars. Trans fats from frying and high omega-6 content make this a pro-inflammatory food. Minimal nutritional benefit.

High sugar, high fat, low protein, low fiber, empty calories. Fried foods worsen GLP-1 side effects (nausea, bloating, reflux). Provides minimal nutritional value per calorie in a medication context where every bite must count.

Controversy Index

Score range: 12/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.

Consensus0.9Divisive
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