{"product_id":"io-genix-protein-doughnut-donut-proteine-artisanal","title":"IO Genix Protein Doughnut - Artisanal Protein Donut","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the IO Genix Protein Doughnut?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIO Genix Protein Doughnut is a ready-to-eat filled doughnut, sold singly. \u003cstrong\u003eOne 70 g doughnut provides 9 g of protein for 277 kcal\u003c\/strong\u003e, with 25 g of carbohydrate and 13 g of fat. There are four recipes, with different fillings — praline, speculoos, white chocolate — and the composition varies from one version to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this product apart from a bakery doughnut comes down to the first ingredient on its list: \u003cstrong\u003eegg white comes top, ahead of the flours.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is highly unusual for a pastry, and it is what explains the product's protein-to-calorie ratio. A whey protein concentrate rounds out the contribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo other formulation choices are worth flagging: \u003cstrong\u003ethe absence of palm oil\u003c\/strong\u003e, replaced by sunflower and soya oils, and the use of maltitol as a sweetener in place of part of the sugar. The rest of the Spanish range appears in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e aisle, and the other snacks of this kind in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/snack-proteinee\"\u003eprotein snacks\u003c\/a\u003e aisle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a Protein Doughnut contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValues\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 70 g doughnut\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 100 g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e277 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003earound 396 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003earound 18.6 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003earound 35.7 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePresence stated, amount not published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003earound 12.9 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe per 100 g column is calculated from the per-doughnut values published by the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9 g of protein for 277 kcal works out at around 13% of the product's energy: the European threshold of 12% is cleared, so the “source of protein” claim applies.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a doughnut, that is remarkable. The comparison with a bakery pastry of the same weight speaks for itself: that one generally provides 4 to 5 g, for a calorie total that is often higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeveral rows in the table are still empty, and we are not going to fill them in.\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer publishes neither the sugars content, nor the saturates content, nor the salt content, and simply states the presence of fibre without giving the amount. These are figures that must appear on the packaging: the label on the product you receive is what counts, and it is the one to read if you are counting precisely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn honest word on what these numbers say. \u003cstrong\u003eThis doughnut is still a pastry\u003c\/strong\u003e: 277 kcal, 25 g of carbohydrate and 13 g of fat is not a light food. Its added value is real but limited to one specific point: it provides twice as much protein as a standard doughnut, without palm oil, and with part of the sugar replaced by maltitol. It is an improvement, not a transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaltitol, for its part, deserves a word of explanation. It is a polyol, that is to say a bulk sweetener. It provides fewer calories than sugar and does not raise blood glucose in the same way, but it is not calorie-free and how well it is tolerated digestively varies from person to person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients list (white chocolate version)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEGG\u003c\/strong\u003e white, vegetable oils (sunflower, \u003cstrong\u003eSOYA\u003c\/strong\u003e), humectant (glycerine), white chocolate cream 15% [inulin fibre, sunflower vegetable oil, \u003cstrong\u003eMILK\u003c\/strong\u003e proteins, maize starch, rice flour, \u003cstrong\u003eHAZELNUT\u003c\/strong\u003e paste 9%, sunflower vegetable fat, emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), natural vanilla flavouring], \u003cstrong\u003eWHEAT\u003c\/strong\u003e flour, wholegrain oat flour, whey protein concentrate (\u003cstrong\u003eMILK\u003c\/strong\u003e), sweetener (maltitol), raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, sodium pyrophosphate).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContains EGGS, MILK, GLUTEN, SOYA and NUTS (hazelnut).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCareful — one allergen point to state clearly:\u003c\/strong\u003e the filling of the white chocolate version contains \u003cstrong\u003e9% hazelnut paste\u003c\/strong\u003e, which makes nuts a full ingredient and not a mere trace, contrary to what the manufacturer's generic wording suggests. If you are allergic to nuts, this version is strictly not recommended for you, and the label on the unit you receive is the only reference for the other recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow should you eat the Protein Doughnut?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 doughnut of 70 g. \u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e none, the product is ready to eat. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e within 30 minutes after training, or as a snack during the day. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one unit per serving, according to your eating plan. \u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a dry place, away from light, tightly resealed after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is nothing to prepare, and that is the whole point of the format. A doughnut in a gym bag settles the question of the post-session snack with no shaker, no water and no washing-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe slot where this product makes the most sense is after training.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 25 g of carbohydrate and 9 g of protein find their place there in a training day, whereas the same doughnut eaten at ten at night in front of the television is simply a pastry. It is not a question of composition, it is a question of timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt goes very well with a coffee or a tea, as the manufacturer suggests. Do avoid, however, stacking it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e shake within the same half hour: 9 g of protein plus 25 g of whey is a high protein total in a single serving, and it brings nothing extra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the calorie side, count it as a substantial snack: 277 kcal is more than a standard protein bar. On a day when you are watching the total, you need to make room for it rather than adding it on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLastly, reseal the wrapper carefully if you do not finish the unit: this type of product dries out quickly in the open air, and its soft texture is precisely what sets it apart from a bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is the Protein Doughnut suitable for, and who is it not suitable for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits anyone looking for an indulgent snack after a session, anyone who struggles to eat enough protein during the day, and those who have grown tired of protein bars. It also works very well during a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/prise-de-masse\"\u003ebulking phase\u003c\/a\u003e, where the 277 kcal become an asset rather than a constraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not suitable for people allergic to eggs, milk proteins, gluten, soya or nuts.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are main ingredients here and not traces: egg white at the top of the list, wheat flour, whey protein, soya oil, and hazelnut paste in the filling of the white chocolate version. It is the product in this range with the heaviest allergen list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNor is it suitable for vegans, or for people sensitive to polyols because of the maltitol. And if you are strictly watching your carbohydrates, 25 g per unit is a figure that counts: a drier protein snack will suit you better, over in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/barres\"\u003eprotein bars\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer points out that this product \u003cstrong\u003eis not a substitute for a balanced meal\u003c\/strong\u003e and should form part of a varied diet. It also states that it contains sugar in addition to maltitol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat not to expect from it: it is not a slimming product, and it is not “sugar-free”. It is a pastry that is better built than average, with twice as much protein and no palm oil. If your goal is a high protein intake for a minimum of calories, a protein powder or a high-content bar is what you should turn to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProtein doughnut or protein cookie?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth play in the same register — the baked treat that provides protein — and they are separated not by composition but by use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cookies-proteinee\"\u003eprotein cookie\u003c\/a\u003e is generally denser, drier, and keeps better in a bag. It often provides more protein per unit. It is the better choice for the snack that spends three days in a rucksack pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe doughnut is banking on the soft texture and the filling, which no cookie can offer. It is the choice of enjoyment, the one that genuinely replaces a bakery pastry rather than offering a diet version of one. It does, on the other hand, keep less well once opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo other options exist depending on your constraint. If it is carbohydrate you are watching, a brownie made with almond flour comes in a great deal lower. And if you want total control over the ingredients, making your own pancakes from \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/farine-d-avoine\"\u003eoat flour\u003c\/a\u003e works out considerably cheaper — at the cost of the pan and the ten minutes that go with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much protein is there in one doughnut?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9 g in a 70 g unit, which is around 13% of the product's energy. That level clears the European threshold of 12% that allows the “source of protein” claim. A bakery pastry of the same weight generally provides half as much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain palm oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The fat comes from sunflower and soya oils, and the manufacturer makes an explicit selling point of it in its formulation. It is a real difference from most industrially made pastries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain nuts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes in the white chocolate version, whose filling contains 9% hazelnut paste: that is an ingredient, not a trace. The other versions have different fillings. If you are allergic to nuts, you must read the label on the unit you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much sugar is there per doughnut?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer does not publish this value, and we are not going to invent it. It does state, however, that the recipe contains sugar in addition to maltitol, a bulk sweetener. The exact content must appear on the product packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is maltitol?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a polyol, a bulk sweetener that replaces part of the sugar. It provides fewer calories and raises blood glucose less than sugar does, but it is not calorie-free, and how well it is tolerated digestively varies from person to person. Eating a lot of it can upset sensitive guts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should you eat it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer recommends the 30 minutes following training, and that is indeed the moment when its 25 g of carbohydrate and 9 g of protein make the most sense. As an ordinary snack during the day, it works too, bearing its 277 kcal in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for vegetarians?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes for vegetarians, the protein coming from egg and milk. It is not suitable for vegans. Nor is it suitable for coeliacs: wheat flour is a main ingredient in the recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy the IO Genix Protein Doughnut?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe various versions can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is the product in front of which we always run through the allergen list: four recipes, four fillings, and hazelnut paste in one of them — checking is better done at the counter than at the first bite. The rest of the aisle can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Black Cookies \u0026 White Choco","offer_id":51160700289351,"sku":"8435569316484","price":2.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black Cookies \u0026 Dark Chocolate","offer_id":51160700322119,"sku":"8435569316477","price":2.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black Cookies \u0026 Speculoos","offer_id":51160700354887,"sku":"8435569316491","price":2.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Praline \u0026 White Chocolate","offer_id":51160700387655,"sku":"8435569316507","price":2.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-Protein-Doughnut-Donut-Proteine-Artisanal-carre.png?v=1788601692","url":"https:\/\/kissnutrition.fr\/en\/products\/io-genix-protein-doughnut-donut-proteine-artisanal","provider":"KISS NUTRITION","version":"1.0","type":"link"}