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Krispy Kreme Nutrition Guide

I've spent a lot of time comparing doughnut nutrition across every major chain, and there are a few things about Krispy Kreme's numbers that genuinely surprised me. The Original Glazed is lighter than most people expect — 190 calories puts it well below Dunkin's glazed. But the specialty drinks can carry more sugar than the doughnuts themselves, and that's the part nobody talks about. This guide covers every calorie, carb, and sugar count I've verified, plus the comparisons and context that actually help you make smarter choices.

By Sarah Mitchell |Food Writer & Menu Researcher |Verified: July 5, 2026
190OG Calories
~39Dot Calories (each)
400Highest (OREO Filled)
10gOG Sugar
68gChiller Sugar (!)
5Black Coffee Cal
How I verify this data: All nutrition figures are cross-referenced against Krispy Kreme's official published nutrition information, which Krispy Kreme derives from standardized recipes and accredited lab testing. I update this page when menu changes or reformulations are announced. Values may vary slightly by location and preparation.

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Nutrition

Here's every standard doughnut on the current Krispy Kreme menu with full macros. I've sorted this so the lightest options are near the top and the heaviest are at the bottom — because when I'm standing in line trying to make a quick decision, that's the order I actually want to see it in.

DoughnutCaloriesTotal FatCarbsSugarProtein
Original Glazed19011g22g10g2g
Strawberry Iced with Sprinkles23011g31g17g2g
Chocolate Iced Doughnut24012g31g17g3g
Original Glazed Cake Doughnut24013g28g14g3g
Chocolate Iced with Sprinkles25012g33g18g3g
Original Glazed Cinnamon Roll25013g31g16g3g
Original Glazed Blueberry Cake26014g31g16g3g
Original Glazed Lemon Filled27013g37g21g3g
Original Glazed Raspberry Filled28014g38g22g3g
Cinnamon Apple Filled29014g39g22g3g
Original Glazed Kreme Filled30016g36g20g3g
Banana Pudding Doughnut31015g41g24g3g
Strawberries and Kreme32016g42g25g3g
Chocolate Iced Custard Filled33017g41g24g4g
New York Cheesecake Filled37019g47g28g4g
HERSHEY'S Double Chocolate39020g50g30g4g
OREO Cookies and Kreme Filled40021g50g30g4g
The real gap: The difference between the lightest and heaviest doughnut on this menu is 210 calories — the OREO Filled is more than double the Original Glazed. If you're calorie-conscious, the glazed and iced varieties (190–250 cal range) are a genuinely different category from the filled and specialty options (300–400 cal). That's worth knowing before you grab one out of a mixed box.

How Does This Compare to Other Chains?

Short version: the Original Glazed is meaningfully lighter than most competitor glazed doughnuts, but that edge narrows once you get into filled and specialty varieties. I've broken down the full side-by-side — doughnuts, coffee, price, and value — in a dedicated Krispy Kreme vs Dunkin' comparison, so I won't repeat the whole thing here. The sugar breakdown below is the part that genuinely surprised me and isn't covered well anywhere else.

Coffee & Drinks Nutrition

This is where the nutrition picture at Krispy Kreme gets genuinely surprising — and it's something I don't see covered well on other guides. Some of the specialty drinks carry far more sugar than any doughnut on the menu. A Strawberry Chiller has 68g of sugar. A Frozen Original Glazed Latte has 48g. For context, an actual Original Glazed doughnut has 10g. You could eat four Original Glazed doughnuts and still take in less sugar than one Strawberry Chiller.

DrinkSizeCaloriesFatCarbsSugar
Classic Brewed CoffeeMedium50g1g0g
EspressoShot50g1g0g
Iced CoffeeMedium50g1g0g
CappuccinoMedium1204g14g12g
Iced LatteMedium1305g16g13g
LatteMedium1907g24g18g
Iced Original Glazed LatteMedium2306g36g30g
Vanilla LatteMedium2507g38g32g
Frozen Specialty LatteMedium2807g46g40g
Original Glazed LatteMedium2808g43g36g
Lemonade ChillerMedium2700g68g65g
Strawberry ChillerMedium2900g72g68g
Caramel Specialty LatteMedium3008g46g40g
Mocha Specialty LatteMedium3009g45g38g
Ghirardelli Hot ChocolateMedium3209g52g46g
Frozen Original Glazed LatteMedium3409g55g48g
The sugar trap, in numbers: A Strawberry Chiller (68g sugar) paired with an Original Glazed doughnut (10g sugar) adds up to 78g of sugar in one visit — more than three times the American Heart Association's daily recommended limit of 25g for women. If you want a drink with your doughnut and don't want to blow past that limit, the only safe options are the brewed coffee, espresso, or iced coffee — all 0g sugar and 5 calories.

Mini Doughnuts & Dots Nutrition

If portion control is a priority, these are the options I'd point you toward. The Doughnut Dots in particular are surprisingly light at roughly 39 calories each — you can eat three and still come in under the calories of a single Original Glazed. I find that easier psychologically: three small bites feels more satisfying than half of a full doughnut.

ItemServingCaloriesFatCarbsSugar
Original Glazed Dot1 piece~39~2g~5g~2g
Mini Original Glazed1 piece~90~5g~11g~5g
Mini Strawberry Iced with Sprinkles1 piece~95~5g~12g~6g
Mini Chocolate Iced1 piece~100~6g~13g~6g
Mini Chocolate Iced with Sprinkles1 piece~100~6g~13g~6g
Original Glazed Dots (10ct box)Full box39020g47g22g
Practical tip: If you're picking up a box for a group and want lighter options available, ask for a 10-count Doughnut Dots alongside the dozen. At 39 calories per Dot versus 190–400 per full doughnut, it gives everyone a lighter alternative without making a big deal about it.

Dozen Nutrition Totals

I include this section because people ask — usually when they're ordering for a group and want to know the total nutritional impact of the box. The range is wider than most people realize: a dozen Original Glazed and a dozen specialty filled can differ by over 1,300 calories.

Dozen TypeTotal CaloriesPer Doughnut AvgTotal Sugar
Original Glazed Dozen2,280190 cal120g
Assorted Classic Dozen~2,800~233 cal~200g
Specialty Filled Dozen~3,600~300 cal~290g

Krispy Kreme Nutrition — The Bottom Line

After comparing Krispy Kreme's nutrition against Dunkin' and other chains, here's my honest takeaway: the Original Glazed is a genuinely lighter option than most flagship doughnuts from competitors — 190 calories and 10g of sugar is hard to beat for a glazed doughnut that actually tastes good. That advantage disappears with the filled varieties, which are comparable to what you'd find anywhere else.

The biggest surprise in this data, for me, was the drinks. A Frozen Original Glazed Latte has 48g of sugar — nearly five times the sugar in the doughnut it's named after. If you're watching sugar intake, the doughnut is honestly the safer choice. Pair it with a black coffee (5 cal, 0g sugar) and you're looking at 195 total calories for a genuinely satisfying combination.

All nutrition data on this page is cross-referenced against Krispy Kreme's official published nutrition information and verified as of July 2026. I update this guide when menu changes or reformulations are announced. — Sarah Mitchell

Sarah Mitchell food writer and menu researcher

Sarah Mitchell

Food Writer & Menu Researcher

I've spent 7 years documenting US fast food menus and nutrition data. For this guide, I cross-reference every number against Krispy Kreme's official nutrition disclosures and compare across chains to give context you won't find in a raw calorie chart. Read my full profile

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in a Krispy Kreme Original Glazed doughnut? +
An Original Glazed contains 190 calories — 11g fat, 22g carbs, 10g sugar, and 2g protein. That's roughly 27% fewer calories than a comparable Dunkin' glazed donut, which runs about 260 calories.
What is the lowest calorie Krispy Kreme doughnut? +
The Original Glazed at 190 calories is the lowest-calorie full-size doughnut. Mini doughnuts run 90 to 100 calories each, and Doughnut Dots are about 39 calories per piece — the true lightest option on the menu if you count them individually.
Which Krispy Kreme doughnut has the most sugar? +
The OREO Cookies and Kreme Filled and HERSHEY'S Double Chocolate both contain 30g of sugar per doughnut — that's more sugar than a standard 1.55 oz Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bar in a single doughnut. The Original Glazed is far lighter at just 10g.
How does Krispy Kreme compare to Dunkin' Donuts nutritionally? +
For plain glazed doughnuts, Krispy Kreme is meaningfully lighter — 190 calories vs Dunkin's 260, and 10g sugar vs 12g. That advantage narrows with filled varieties, where both chains land in the 280–400 calorie range. For filled doughnuts, the specific variety matters more than which chain you're buying from.
Are Krispy Kreme drinks high in sugar? +
Some of them carry more sugar than any doughnut on the menu. A Frozen Original Glazed Latte has 48g of sugar — nearly five times the sugar in an actual Original Glazed doughnut. A Strawberry Chiller has 68g. The safe bets are brewed coffee, espresso, and iced coffee — all 0g sugar and 5 calories.
How many calories are in a Krispy Kreme dozen? +
A dozen Original Glazed totals 2,280 calories (190 each). An assorted dozen averages about 2,800 calories. A full specialty filled dozen can reach 3,600 calories — a 1,300-calorie gap from the lightest to heaviest dozen option.
Does Krispy Kreme have any low calorie options? +
Brewed coffee is 5 calories with 0g sugar — the lightest item on the menu. Doughnut Dots are about 39 calories each. Mini doughnuts run 90 to 100 calories. The Original Glazed at 190 calories is the lightest full-size doughnut. There are no certified low-calorie or diet doughnuts on the menu.
How many carbs are in a Krispy Kreme doughnut? +
The Original Glazed has 22g of carbs — the lowest on the standard menu. Cake doughnuts run about 28g. Filled and specialty doughnuts range from 35g to 55g of carbs. If you're watching carb intake, the Original Glazed or a Cake Doughnut are genuinely better options than any filled variety.

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