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Dunkin Donuts

Flavor:

Cleveland Guardians Donut

Ingredients:

Donut: Enriched Wheat Flour (Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Palm Oil, Yeast Donut Concentrate [Soy Flour, Salt, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda), Wheat Starch, Whey (a milk derivative), Nonfat Dry Milk, Gum Blend (Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Acacia Gum, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum), Sodium Caseinate (a milk derivative), Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Contains 2% or less of: Soybean Oil, Soy Lecithin, Whole Egg, Natural Flavor, Turmeric Extract (Color)], Enzymes, Annatto Extract (Color), Yeast, Dextrose, Mono and Diglycerides, Ascorbic Acid; Vanilla Flavored Icing: Sugar, Water, Corn Syrup, Rice Starch, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Palm Oil, Corn Starch, Contains 2% or less of: Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Soybean Oil, Artificial Flavor, Salt, Sodium Propionate and Potassium Sorbate (Preservatives), Citric Acid, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Agar, Soy Lecithin, Spirulina Extract (Color); Red Sprinkles: Sugar, Corn Starch, Vegetable Oil (Palm and Palm Kernel), Vegetable Juice (Color), Soy Lecithin, Paprika Oleoresin (Color), Confectioner’s Glaze, Carnauba Wax.

Rating: We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Dunkin Donuts Cleveland Guardians Donut falls significantly short of the healthier food standards set by our website. This rating reflects the product’s extensive use of ingredients that are not aligned with cleaner eating.

The donut is not organic, contains GMOs, and is laden with various forms of added sugars, including sugar, citric acid, and fructose. The presence of dextrose and corn syrup exacerbates the issue, as these are considered more harmful types of added sugars. The ingredient list also includes non-desirable additives like natural and artificial flavors, mono and diglycerides, and soy lecithin. Particularly concerning are the known harmful additives: artificial flavor, carrageenan, and maltodextrin.

Furthermore, the product incorporates several types of oils that are better to avoid, such as soybean oil and palm oil, with the latter raising both health and environmental concerns. High fructose corn syrup, a sweetener linked to various health issues, is also present and is a significant factor in the product’s low score.

The donut’s makeup is a complex assortment of ingredients that are far from the clean, simple foods many health-conscious consumers seek. The use of color additives, such as turmeric and spirulina extracts, and paprika oleoresin, is one of the few positive aspects, as they are preferable to synthetic dyes. However, this does not mitigate the overall negative impact of the other ingredients.

Consumers looking for cleaner, healthier food options would be well-advised to steer clear of this product. Its composition is a clear indication that it does not meet the criteria for a clean and healthy food choice, as evidenced by the lowest possible rating it has received on our scale.