How many carbs are in doughnuts, cake-type, plain?
1 donut of doughnuts, cake-type, plain contains about 18.8g of carbohydrate, 18.1g net carbs after subtracting 0.7g of fiber, 2.1g of protein, and 174 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 doughnut, mini (1-1/2" dia) or doughnut hole (14g) | 6.6g | 0.2g | 6.4g |
| 1 oz (28.4g) | 13.4g | 0.5g | 12.9g |
| 1 donut (40g) | 18.8g | 0.7g | 18.1g |
| 1 doughnut stick (52g) | 24.5g | 0.9g | 23.6g |
| 1 doughnut, long type (twist) (4-1/2" long) (52g) | 24.5g | 0.9g | 23.6g |
| 1 doughnut medium (3-1/4" dia) (54g) | 25.4g | 0.9g | 24.5g |
Net carbs in doughnuts, cake-type, plain
1 donut of doughnuts, cake-type, plain contains 18.1g of net carbs — total carbs (18.8g) minus dietary fiber (0.7g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for doughnuts, cake-type, plain (per 100g)
- Calories: 434 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 47.1g
- Dietary fiber: 1.7g
- Sugars: 18.2g
- Protein: 5.3g
- Fat: 24.9g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (sr legacy dataset, fdcId 174990). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in doughnuts, cake-type, plain?
1 donut of doughnuts, cake-type, plain contains about 18.8g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0.7g of fiber, the net carbs are about 18.1g.
How many net carbs are in doughnuts, cake-type, plain?
Net carbs in 1 donut of doughnuts, cake-type, plain are about 18.1g — that is total carbs (18.8g) minus dietary fiber (0.7g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is doughnuts, cake-type, plain good for diabetics?
Doughnuts, cake-type, plain contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is doughnuts, cake-type, plain keto-friendly?
Whether doughnuts, cake-type, plain fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 donut) provides about 18.1g of net carbs.