Is Little Debbie Mini Glazed Donuts healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 68/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (35 g) and saturated fat (10 g). Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate), Natural and Artificial Flavors and Artificial Colors are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Little Debbie Mini Glazed Donuts?

In label order (largest amount first): SUGAR, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR BARLEY MALT, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), WATER, PALM OIL. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: NONFAT DRY MILK, EGG YOLKS, SOY FLOUR, WHEAT AND TAPIOCA STARCHES, WHEAT GERM, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SALT, DEXTROSE, and 17 more.

Does Little Debbie Mini Glazed Donuts contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate) (worth noting): Aluminum-containing additives are regulated due to potential accumulation in the body. Natural and Artificial Flavors (worth noting): Artificial flavors are debated for potential health impacts. Artificial Colors (worth noting): Some artificial colors are linked to hyperactivity in children and are subject to labeling requirements.

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Little Debbie Mini Glazed Donuts

Name: Little Debbie Mini Glazed Donuts
Brand: Little Debbie
SKU: 024300044557

Little Debbie

Listed as: LITTLE DEBBIE, MINI GLAZED DONUTS

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting4/5 ★

Ingredient rating 4/5 — nothing restricted, and no more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

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Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in EU
Aluminum-containing additives are regulated due to potential accumulation in the body.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer to avoid aluminum-based additives.
Depends on amount
Natural and Artificial FlavorsWorth noting
Status unclear
Artificial flavors are debated for potential health impacts.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer to avoid artificial flavors for personal reasons.
Evidence debated

1 more flagged ingredient in this product

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TrustPick Health Score

68/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: McKee Foods Corporation
Serving size: 60 g (4 DONUTS)
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1SUGAR
2ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR BARLEY MALT, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID)
3WATER
4PALM OIL. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: NONFAT DRY MILK
5EGG YOLKS
6SOY FLOUR
7WHEAT AND TAPIOCA STARCHES
8WHEAT GERM
9LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE)
10CORN SYRUP SOLIDS
11SALT
12DEXTROSE
13SOYBEAN OIL
14SOY LECITHIN
15MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES
16GLYCERIN
17CELLULOSE AND KARAYA AND GUAR GUMS
18CALCIUM CARBONATE
19DEXTRIN
20AGAR
21CORN STARCH
22CITRIC ACID
23SORBIC ACID AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (TO RETAIN FRESHNESS)
24NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS
25(CONTAINS LEMON)
26NUTMEG
27MALTODEXTRIN
28ARTIFICIAL COLORS
29POTATO STARCH.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (60 g)
Energy	417 kcal	250.2 kcal
Fat	18.3 g	11 g
of which saturated	10 g	6 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	58.3 g	35 g
of which sugars	35 g	21 g
Fibre	1.7 g	1 g
Protein	3.3 g	2 g
Sodium	400 mg	240 mg

Questions about Little Debbie Mini Glazed Donuts

Is Little Debbie Mini Glazed Donuts healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 68/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (35 g) and saturated fat (10 g). Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate), Natural and Artificial Flavors and Artificial Colors are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Little Debbie Mini Glazed Donuts?: In label order (largest amount first): SUGAR, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR BARLEY MALT, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), WATER, PALM OIL. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: NONFAT DRY MILK, EGG YOLKS, SOY FLOUR, WHEAT AND TAPIOCA STARCHES, WHEAT GERM, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SALT, DEXTROSE, and 17 more.
Does Little Debbie Mini Glazed Donuts contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate) (worth noting): Aluminum-containing additives are regulated due to potential accumulation in the body. Natural and Artificial Flavors (worth noting): Artificial flavors are debated for potential health impacts. Artificial Colors (worth noting): Some artificial colors are linked to hyperactivity in children and are subject to labeling requirements.

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