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Krispy Kreme Sugar Content Ranked

The number alone (10g, 30g) doesn't mean much until you weigh it against something real. This tool ranks every doughnut and mini from lowest to highest sugar, and below the tool I've added what each one actually costs against the American Heart Association's daily added-sugar limit, a comparison most sugar-ranking pages skip.

By Sarah Mitchell |Food Writer & Menu Researcher |Updated: August 29, 2026
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20%AHA Limit (1 OG, Women)
5gLowest (Mini)
25Doughnuts Ranked
Note: Sugar values are based on Krispy Kreme's published nutrition data and may vary slightly by location or recipe update. See the full Nutrition Guide for complete macros on every item.

Sugar Ranking Tool

Filter by category and sort from lowest to highest sugar to find the doughnut that fits what you're looking for. Fall 2026 seasonal items are included.

What This Actually Costs Against Your Daily Limit

The American Heart Association recommends no more than 25g of added sugar per day for women and 36g for men. Put next to that number, the ranking above means something different than just "10g" or "30g" in isolation.

DoughnutSugar% of Daily Limit (Women, 25g)% of Daily Limit (Men, 36g)
Original Glazed10g40%28%
Chocolate Iced with Sprinkles18g72%50%
New York Cheesecake Filled28g112%78%
OREO Cookies and Kreme Filled30g120%83%
The 9am problem: pair an Original Glazed (10g sugar) with a 12oz vanilla latte (roughly 30g sugar), and you're at 40g total, already over the entire daily limit for women before your workday starts. It's one breakfast stop, not an unusual binge, and the math still tips over.

Lowest & Highest Sugar Picks

Lowest Sugar (Regular)
Original Glazed
10g
Lowest Sugar (Mini)
Mini Original Glazed
5g
Highest Sugar
OREO Cookies & Kreme Filled
30g
Highest Sugar
HERSHEY'S Double Chocolate
30g

Full Sugar Breakdown Table

The same ranking shown in the tool above, listed here for reference alongside calories for each item.

RankDoughnutCategorySugarCalories

Based on Krispy Kreme's published nutrition data. Fall 2026 items not yet officially published are estimated and marked with ~. See the full Nutrition Guide for fat, carbs and protein per item.

Krispy Kreme Sugar Content, The Bottom Line

Sugar content across the Krispy Kreme menu ranges from 10g in an Original Glazed up to 30g in the OREO Cookies and Kreme Filled or HERSHEY'S Double Chocolate doughnuts, and the gap matters more once you see it against a daily limit. A single Original Glazed already uses 40% of a woman's recommended daily added sugar, and the highest-sugar items use nearly all of it in one doughnut. If you're watching intake, the Original Glazed and mini doughnuts stay furthest from that ceiling. For full nutrition details on every item, see the Nutrition Guide.

Sarah Mitchell food writer

Sarah Mitchell

Food Writer & Menu Researcher

7 years documenting US fast food menus. All content independently researched against Krispy Kreme's published nutrition disclosures. Read full profile

Frequently Asked Questions

How much of my daily sugar limit does one Krispy Kreme doughnut use? +
An Original Glazed doughnut has 10g of sugar, about 40% of the American Heart Association's recommended daily added-sugar limit for women (25g) and roughly 28% of the limit for men (36g). The OREO Kreme Filled or HERSHEY'S Double Chocolate, both at 30g, use up nearly the entire daily limit for women in one doughnut.
Which Krispy Kreme doughnut has the lowest sugar content? +
The Original Glazed doughnut has the lowest sugar content of any regular Krispy Kreme doughnut at 10g of sugar. Among mini doughnuts, the Mini Original Glazed has the lowest at 5g per piece.
Which Krispy Kreme doughnut has the most sugar? +
The OREO Cookies and Kreme Filled and HERSHEY'S Double Chocolate doughnuts are tied for the highest sugar content among regular doughnuts, each containing 30g of sugar.
How does a Krispy Kreme doughnut plus a latte affect my sugar intake? +
Pairing an Original Glazed (10g sugar) with a 12-ounce vanilla latte (roughly 30g sugar) puts you at 40g total, over the American Heart Association's 25g daily limit for women before 9am, using just one breakfast stop.
Are mini doughnuts lower in sugar than regular doughnuts? +
Yes. Mini doughnuts range from 5g to 6g of sugar per piece, compared to 10g to 30g for a regular-sized doughnut, making minis a lower-sugar option if portion size is a priority.

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