ClearEaty
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Krispy Juniors Donuts
cakes
4out of 10
PoorClearEaty's score — our opinion, not medical advice
Held back by
- 1Partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil
- 2Partially hydrogenated soybean oil
- 2BHT
Why this score
- Capped: contains Partially hydrogenated soybean oilFDA: artificial trans fat banned
- Capped: contains BHTNTP: anticipated carcinogen
- Capped: contains Natural and artificial flavorsynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
- Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
- High in saturated fat, saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: high saturated fat, salt (−1.0).
Ingredients (30)
- 6Enriched wheat flourRefined grain with added nutrients; acceptable but less nutritious than whole grain
- 7Malted barley flourProcessed grain ingredient; adds fermentable sugars, acceptable in moderation.
- 8NiacinB-vitamin added to enriched flour; beneficial micronutrient.
- 8IronEssential mineral; prevents anemia; standard fortification.
- 8Thiamine mononitrateVitamin B1 form; beneficial nutrient added to enriched products.
- 8RiboflavinVitamin B2; essential micronutrient added to enriched flour.
- 8Folic acidVitamin B9; added to enriched grains for health benefit.
- 4Vegetable shortening palm oilHighly processed fat; palm oil linked to deforestation concerns
- 2Partially hydrogenated soybean oilTrans fat; harmful cardiovascular effects
- 1Partially hydrogenated cottonseed oilTrans fat; linked to heart disease
- 5Cottonseed oilRefined oil; nutritionally neutral but heavily processed commodity
- 2BHTSynthetic preservative; potential carcinogen
- 10WaterEssential, natural ingredient.
- 3SugarRefined sweetener with no nutritional value; high calories.
- 5Soybean oilHighly processed vegetable oil; acceptable but high in omega-6 content.
- 9Egg yolksWhole food ingredient; rich in choline, lutein, and quality protein.
- 8Soy flourPlant-based protein; processed but nutrient-dense.
- 8WheyDairy byproduct; high protein; generally safe.
- 6Sodium acid pyrophosphateLeavening acid; safe food additive widely used in baked goods.
- 3DextroseSimple sugar; highly processed; minimal nutrition.
- 7Sodium BicarbonateBaking soda; buffering agent; safe food additive.
- 5Natural and artificial flavorUnknown ingredient — insufficient data to score
- 6SaltEssential mineral; enhances flavor; used in moderation.
- 8Non fat dry milkDehydrated milk; retains protein and calcium, minimally processed dairy
- 5Modified Food StarchProcessed starch thickener, generally safe, limited nutritional benefit
- 6Soy LecithinProcessed emulsifier from soy; generally safe; may be GMO-derived.
- 6Sodium propionateSafe preservative; used in small amounts, generally recognized as safe
- 6Cellulose gumThickening agent from plant fiber; inert and safe at typical levels.
- 6Mono and diglyceridesEmulsifier; processed food additive offering no nutritional benefit.
- 7Citric acidNatural preservative and flavor enhancer; safe in normal amounts
Allergens
Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soy
Declared on the product label. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.
How ClearEaty scores food
ClearEaty gives every food a single 1–10 score built from two honest principles:
the quality of what's actually on the ingredient list, and how heavily the food is processed.
Recognizable whole-food ingredients lift the score; additives, refined oils, and heavily
processed inputs pull it down. The score is our own opinion to help you
compare products at a glance — it is not a medical judgment, and dietary badges above
reflect label claims only.
Score reflects ClearEaty's ingredient- and processing-based opinion.
Always read the actual label for allergens and medical needs.