Donuts are not usually a dieter's first choice, but they can be part of a healthy diet as an occasional treat. When your craving for chocolate sugar donuts won't quit, indulging in moderation is generally better than denying yourself until you give in to a binge.
Calories
A small chocolate sugar donut contains 250 calories and 11.9 grams of fat, according to FatSecret. Depending on your overall healthy diet plan, you should still be OK as long as your occasional donut doesn't turn into daily habit of six donuts in one sitting.
Donuts vs. Bagels
Both a small and medium bagel are good low-fat options, but not necessarily low-calorie ones. The USDA Nutrient Database lists a medium plain bagel at 285 calories and 1.7 g of fat. A small bagel is lower in calories at 187 calories and 1.1 g of fat.
Healthier Options
According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, there are plenty of low-calorie and low-fat options to satisfy your sweet tooth. You save calories by choosing frozen yogurt, angel food cake, low-fat or fat-free sweets, gelatin -- minus the whipped cream -- or vanilla wafers.
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