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Glazed Donuts, Glazed, Dozen
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4

Glazed Donuts, Glazed, Dozen

Maple Donuts
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
220
Calories
3g
Protein
10g
Sugars
280mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
93
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Maple Donuts Glazed Donuts, a 24 oz dozen, lives at the intersection of convenience and comfort in American grocery culture. You would typically find this product in the packaged bakery or refrigerated bakery case, shelved near other boxed pastries, bagels, and breakfast breads and beside coffee pods and single-serve creamers to encourage impulse breakfast pairings. Its vintage tagline and crown of glaze suggest a heritage brand aimed at value-conscious shoppers seeking an easy treat for mornings, office breaks, or quick entertaining. The packaging leans on nostalgic cues—simple logo, a ‘‘since 1946’’ claim, and a glossy view of the donuts—without organic or clean-label certifications. Label copy includes made in USA and natural flavor but no explicit health claims; allergen notes for egg and soy are present. Sensory notes: each donut has a soft, airy crumb with a slick, sweet sugar glaze that yields a slight sheen and a faintly oily mouthfeel from palm and soybean oils; texture is pillowy with a light chew and a thin crisp where the glaze sets. Rituals around this product include morning coffee runs, office breakroom sharing, kids’ weekend treats, or last-minute party platters. The nutrition panel shows a moderately high-calorie, sugar-forward profile (about 220 calories and 10 g sugar per serving, with sodium around 280 mg), reflecting its role as an indulgent convenience item. Processing context: these are highly processed packaged donuts made with refined flours, multiple emulsifiers, dough conditioners, preservatives, and added flavors to ensure uniform texture, shelf life, and consistent taste.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 donut
Servings per Container: 12
Calories220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat12g15%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Sodium280mg12%
Total Carbohydrate25g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars10g
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Enriched, Bleached, Wheat, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Palm, Oil,, Sugar,, Soybean, Oil,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Cornstarch,, Dough, Conditioner, (Leavening, (Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate),, Soy, Flour,, Whey,, Salt,, Soy, Protein, Concentrate,, Guar, Gum,, Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Soy, Lecithin,, Ascorbic, Acid,, Colored, with, Tumeric, and, Annatto,, Unbleached, Enriched, Flour,, Enzymes,, Calcium, Propionate, (Preservative),, Yeast,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Calcium, Sulfate,, Vegetable, Gum, (Agar,, Locust, Bean, Gum),, Dextrose,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Mono-and, Diglycerides,, Antioxidants, (Tocopherols,, Citric, Acid),, Palm, Oil, with, Lecithin,, Maltodextrin,, Rice, Starch,, Natural, Flavor,, Cinnamon,, Egg..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Mono-and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Calcium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • Tumeric - Artificial coloring
  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains refined flours, added sugars, multiple emulsifiers, dough conditioners, preservatives, and flavoring agents typical of ultraprocessed foods, so it fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Glazed Donuts, Glazed, Dozen

Well, that depends on your definition of 'healthy'! These glazed donuts pack in about 220 calories each, with 12 grams of fat and 10 grams of sugar. They’re certainly a tasty treat, but if you’re looking for a daily health boost, you might want to save them for a special occasion.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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