Sufganiyah

Serving: 1 doughnut (~70 g)

Sufganiyah is the jam-filled, sugar-dusted doughnut that fills Israeli bakeries every Hanukkah. It is deep-fried and sweet, so it is a holiday treat rather than an everyday snack.

Nutrition per serving

290

Calories

4 g

Protein

34 g

Carbs

15 g

Fat

Good to know

Frying the dough is the main reason it is so calorie-dense.
Gourmet versions with cream, custard or toppings can pass 400–500 calories.
The classic jam-filled, sugar-dusted one is the lighter end of the range.

Logging tip

Gourmet toppings change the count a lot — photograph yours so Nishnush reads the real thing.

Common questions

How many calories are in a sufganiyah? +

A classic jam doughnut (~70 g) is about 290 calories — roughly 34 g carbs, 15 g fat and 4 g protein. Filled gourmet versions are much higher.

How many sufganiyot can I have on a diet? +

One classic doughnut fits into most days if you plan for it. The gourmet, cream-topped ones are closer to a full meal worth of calories, so treat those sparingly.

Estimate for the serving shown — actual values vary by recipe and portion. Photograph your plate in Nishnush for a count tuned to it.