Apparently so, if you believe what you read. Krispy Kreme, a.k.a. breakfast central for the masses, has introduced yet one more item to their lineup of healthy breakfast foods:

“Krispy Kreme Introduces NEW Whole Wheat Doughnut. 100% Whole Wheat and Only 180 Calories!” the advertisement hollers at me (via email.)

Somehow I doubt it. I just plain doubt it. I don’t question the calorie count, because if they didn’t tell the truth about that they would be in big trouble. What I DO doubt is that there is anything more nutritious about this particular doughnut vs. any other Krispy Kreme, or any other doughnut, for that matter.

Realistically speaking, Krispy Kremes are very small doughnuts, hence the 180 calories. What I really want to know is what else is in this doughnut? How much fat? How much sugar? What else? Exactly what percent of that flour is made frome whole wheat? How much fiber am I really getting? And perhaps most importantly, how am I going to feel by lunchtime if I eat this for breakfast?

It’s possible that those who consume doughnuts do get a miniscule amount of nutritional something from them. But the fact is that doughnuts are possibly the worst breakfast food on earth. Personally, I don’t consider doughnuts to be food at any time of day.

If, however, you are a fan of doughnuts, I have a suggestion. Don’t bother with a whole wheat doughnut unless you really love the flavor of whole wheat. Eating a doughnut for its nutritional value is a bust. The only real reason to eat a doughnut is because you like it.

– Jolene Thym