Danish pastry

Danish pastry

Dessert

Item Rating: 47/100

1 serving (100 grams) contains 371 calories, 5.4 grams of protein, 18.5 grams of fat, and 47.8 grams of carbohydrates.

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371
calories
5.4
protein
47.8
carbohydrates
18.5
fat

Nutrition Information

1 cup (100g)
Calories
371
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.5 g 23%
Saturated Fat 4.9 g 24%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4 g
Cholesterol 114 mg 38%
Sodium 445 mg 19%
Total Carbohydrates 47.8 g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1.9 g 6%
Sugars 27.5 g
protein 5.4 g 10%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Calcium 46 mg 3%
Iron 1.8 mg 10%
Potassium 83 mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Food Attributes

Source of Calories

50.4%
5.7%
43.9%
Fat: 166 cal (43.9%)
Protein: 21 cal (5.7%)
Carbs: 191 cal (50.4%)

About Danish pastry

Danish pastry, also known as "Danish," is a flaky, buttery treat originating in Denmark but influenced by Austrian bakers in the 19th century. This laminated dough is layered with butter through a precise folding process, creating its signature light and airy texture. Often filled with sweet ingredients such as fruit, custard, cream cheese, or almond paste, it’s topped with icing, nuts, or sugar for added indulgence. While Danish pastry is rich in flavor, its high content of refined flour, sugar, and saturated fats means it’s more of an occasional indulgence than a health food. However, it does provide quick energy from carbohydrates and might contain small amounts of nutrients from fruit or nut fillings. Danish pastry is celebrated worldwide as an artful and delicious addition to breakfast tables and dessert menus, yet best enjoyed sparingly due to its calorie and fat content.