Have you ever looked at all the rows (and rows, and rows) of donuts at Dunkin’ and wondered, “I wonder which are the healthiest and which have the most calories?”
Then you’ve come to the right place.
Let’s face it – if it turns out that the highest-calorie donut isn’t the best donut – then why waste the calories on something that doesn’t taste the best?
(Such is the case with Dunkin’, as you’ll see in a few minutes. I’m a huge Dunkin’ fan, so I have a LOT of opinions on this stuff.)
So strap in, we’re doing this.
#9 (tie): Maple Creme Stick (460 calories)
Ok, here’s the thing: You can really only get great maple flavor from:
- Real, quality maple syrup
- Those maple cookies you can sometimes find in stores (not shockingly, they’re all over the place in Vermont)
- Dunkin’s maple creme stick
So this is one of those moments where my thought is – yeah, sure, it’s a lot of calories…but if you want great maple, you’re gonna have to pay up for it somehow. Great taste usually comes with lots of calories! I don’t make the rules!
I love good-quality maple products, and Dunkin’s maple creme stick is way up there. It’s easily my favorite way to get maple that doesn’t involve pancakes. Give this one a try – you’ll be happy you did.
#9 (tie): Chocolate Creme Stick (460 calories)
Oh yeah, something I forgot to mention in the last section – I love that Dunkin’s sticks don’t have the donut shape. It’s just nice sometimes to change it up, you know?
Anyway. The chocolate creme stick is delicious – the creme filling is absolutely decadent, and since it’s inside the pastry (and stays that way thanks to the stick shape) – it’s a lot less mess than most of your filled donuts are.
And let’s be honest – sure it’s almost 25% of your daily calories, but if it’s a meal, then you’re still ahead 🙂
#5 (four-way tie): Peanut Donut (470 calories)
Like peanuts? You’ll love this donut. The one that I ate had crushed peanuts on top and was just absolutely delicious. It’s all about balance with this donut – the peanuts add crunch and saltiness to balance out the doughiness and sweetness of the rest of the donut.
Think of it a little bit like pretzels and chocolate, or chocolate and peanut butter cups. (Or, for that matter, coconut butter cups.)
#5 (four-way tie): Glazed Stick (470 calories)
I’ll be honest, I haven’t eaten this one. I love my donuts filled, and just a plain glazed stick never really appealed all that much to me.
However, if you want to minimize mess, this one’s probably pretty close to your best bet. You can hold it in one hand, it won’t collapse like a regular donut does because of the stick structure, and in general it should give you a good experience.
#5 (four-way tie): Apple Stick (470 calories)
In terms of taste, texture, and appearance – this is pretty close to a McDonald’s apple pie (but obviously WAY better). The hint of cinnamon is a nice touch. Like I mentioned above, I’m a sucker for filled donuts and especially for fruit flavors, so this checks all the boxes.
#5 (four-way tie): Apple Fritter (470 calories)
In my humble opinion, Dunkin’s apple fritter is the gold standard for apple fritters. You get a nice, sizeable pastry with lots of apple chunks and sugar – it’s straightforward, it’s consistent, there are no surprises, and you know exactly what you’re gonna get.
Is it the best apple fritter in the whole world? No, of course not. If you have a local donut shop that makes amazing donuts, theirs will be better. Among the chains? Yeah, it’s the best.
#3 (tie): Lemon Stick (480 calories)
Ok, I promise we’ll stop having ties here in a bit. The thing I appreciate about lemon-filled donuts (and raspberry ones too) is that you get some sour to balance out the sweet. It’s not quite your fancy lemon curd, but it’s a solid donut that you’ll find yourself craving at odd times. (At least, if you’re anything like me.)
#3 (tie): Bismark (480 calories)
It doesn’t say “stick,” but the Bismark is also in a stick shape. My experience with it was in the Northeast, so it was a lot like an eclair (chocolate ice cream and bavarian kreme filling), but the Bismark can actually take several different forms in different regions. Dunkin’ shops in the South, for example, take the same basic dough recipe, toss it in cinnamon or powdered sugar, nix the filling, and call it a Long John. Some Dunkin’ shops also make fancies with the Bismark, where they fill it with raspberry jelly and top it with sprinkles.
Which brings us to…
#2: Jelly Stick (500 calories)
Like I said earlier – I have a weakness for filled donuts and for well-executed fruit fillings. The jelly stick checks both boxes. If you like sweet raspberry jam in a donut, this is the treat for you.
And while, yes, it’s 500 calories, let’s be honest – that’s only, like, a quarter of your daily value. Just have a salad for lunch, you’ll be fine!
And finally, at long last (drumroll please)…the #1 highest-calorie donut at Dunkin’ is…
#1: Glazed Jelly Stick (540 calories)
The glazed jelly stick is not my favorite donut on this list. (That honor is held by the Bismark, which clocks in at 60 calories less.) However, I DO think it’s clearly better than the jelly stick (#2 for calories), because I like my donuts glazed and not covered in powdered sugar.
My two cents? Not worth the calories. Stick with the Bismark! (Or the chocolate creme stick, #9.) That’s not because they’re lower-calorie (although they are) – it’s because I think they just taste better.
But hey, if you feel differently, that’s totally fine! Sound off in the comments with your own hot takes on which of these 10 high-calorie Dunkin’ flavors is YOUR favorite!
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