Glazed Donuts, Glazed
The processing score reflects 38 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, preservatives, corn syrup, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and total fat. It also contains trans fat.
Nutrition Highlights
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Ingredients
25 listed · 8 flagged for reviewDOUGHNUT BASE; WATER, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR BLEACHED (FLOUR MALTED BARELY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), DEXTROSE, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, LEAVING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA), SOY FLOUR, DRY WHEY, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, WHEY, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, MALTODEXTRIN, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, EGGS, GUAR AND ACACIA GUM, FOOD STARCH, NONFAT DRY MILK, CORN OIL, BETA CAROTENE AND CAROTENE AS COLOR, ALPHA TOCOPHEROLS AS PRESERVATIVE, POLYSORBATE 80, AZODICARBONAMIDE, ASCORBIC ACID (DOUGH CONDITIONER)AND ALPHA TOCOPHEROL AS A PRESERVATIVE. ALL PURPOSE SHORTING; BEEF TALLOW AND VEGETABLE OILS (SOYBEAN OIL, PALM OIL, AND/OR COTTONSEED OIL), BHT ADDED AS AN ANTIOXIDANT. GLAZE; SUGAR, WATER.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Glazed Donuts, Glazed scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Dough Conditioners (Azodicarbonamide): Industrial bread additives not used in home baking.
- Other Additives (Leaving (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda), Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Emulsifiers (Mono And Diglycerides, Polysorbate 80): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Guar And Acacia Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Cakes & Pastries, this product is more processed than about 16% of the 11,919 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Glazed Donuts, Glazed's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Bht Added As An Antioxidant. Glaze; Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil, Corn Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Beta Carotene And Carotene As Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Alpha Tocopherols As Preservative, Ascorbic Acid (Dough Conditioner)And Alpha Tocopherol As A Preservative. All Purpose Shorting; Beef Tallow And Vegetable Oils (Soybean Oil, Palm Oil, And/Or Cottonseed Oil).
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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