Foods that start with D
USDA's reference data names 30 common foods that start with D, from dairy drink mix to dumpling; 4 of them are vegetables and vegetable products. Each is listed with its calories and protein in a typical portion.
Data: USDA FoodData Central, April 30, 2026 release.
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
- Dandelion greens25 calories, 1.5 g protein in 1 cup, chopped
- Dock29 calories, 2.7 g protein in 1 cup, chopped
- Drumstick leaves25 calories, 2.2 g protein in 1 cup, chopped
- Drumstick pods37 calories, 2.1 g protein in 1 cup slices
Baked Products
- Danish pastry266 calories, 5.7 g protein in 1 pastry
- Deep dish pie crust521 calories per 100 g
- Dinner rolls107 calories, 3.3 g protein in 1 roll
- Doughnut312 calories, 4.0 g protein in 1 doughnut
Fruits and Fruit Juices
- Dark raisins129 calories, 1.4 g protein in 1 small box
- Dates415 calories, 3.6 g protein in 1 cup, chopped
- Dehydrated apples208 calories, 0.8 g protein in 1 cup
Dairy and Egg Products
- Dessert topping248 calories, 2.1 g protein in 1.5 oz
- Dry white cheese326 calories per 100 g
- Dulce de leche60 calories, 1.3 g protein in 1 tbsp
Poultry Products
- Duck281 calories, 32.9 g protein in 1 cup, chopped or diced
- Duck breast119 calories, 23.5 g protein in 3 oz
- Duck leg151 calories, 24.7 g protein in 3 oz
Soups, Sauces, and Gravies
- Dip43 calories, 2.0 g protein in 2 tbsp
- Duck sauce39 calories, 0.1 g protein in 1 tablespoon
Beverages
- Dairy drink mix70 calories, 5.3 g protein in 1 serving
Sweets
- Dark chocolate164 calories, 1.7 g protein in 1 oz
Lamb, Veal, and Game Products
- Deer127 calories, 25.4 g protein in 1 serving
Spices and Herbs
- Dill weed43 calories per 100 g
Finfish and Shellfish Products
- Drum130 calories, 19.1 g protein in 3 oz
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes
- Dumpling94 calories, 2.6 g protein in 1 cup
Other foods
- Dark chocolate candy248 calories, 2.3 g protein in 1 pouch/regular size
- Dosa168 calories, 4.6 g protein in 1 medium
- Double cheeseburger282 calories per 100 g
- Double hamburger374 calories, 23.1 g protein in 1 double hamburger
- Dry mix134 calories, 2.2 g protein in 1 cup
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, Foundation, Survey), April 30, 2026 release.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- the survey foods and their portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov