Doughnuts Are Loaded With Sugar
It’s difficult to deny the appeal of doughnuts. They’re fluffy, sweet, and inexpensive. But they can also be high in sugar, as well as calories and fat, while low in other important nutrients.
For instance, one Dunkin’ chocolate-frosted doughnut with sprinkles contains 15 grams (g) of sugar, along with 270 calories and 12 g of fat. At Tim Hortons, one old fashioned glazed doughnut has 26 g of sugar, 306 calories, and 13 g of fat. And a Krispy Kreme chocolate iced doughnut with Kreme filling contains 23 g of sugar, 350 calories, and 19 g of fat.
According to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020–2025, added sugar shouldn’t account for more than 10 percent of your daily calorie intake. If you follow a 2,000-calorie diet, that means consuming no more than 200 calories (or about 50 g) of added sugar each day.
While eating just one doughnut is unlikely to cause any harm, it may not be the only source of added sugar in your diet, potentially leading to overconsumption. About 3 in 10 adults in the United States get more than 15 percent of their daily calories from added sugar, most of which comes from sugar sweetened beverages.
A high-sugar diet can contribute to a cascade of health issues, including hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, and hormonal imbalances. In the long run, it may contribute to various conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, obesity, and certain cancers.
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