Danish pastry nutrition, glycemic index, calories, net carbs & more
Danish pastry, cheese
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Education:
General Medicine at YSMU
Carbohydrates in Danish pastry
Danish is a multilayered sweet pastry containing a lot of butter. However, carbs are the majority of the macronutrients this food contains. Danish pastry consists of approximately 37% carbohydrates, 31% water, 22% fats, and 10% other nutrients.
Carbohydrates per 100g
Danish pastry provides 37.2g of carbs per 100g.
This amount equals 12% of the daily carbohydrate requirements.
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 16%
8 g of 50 g
16%
Fats:
Daily Value: 34%
21.9 g of 65 g
34%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 12%
37.2 g of 300 g
12%
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
31.4 g of 2,000 g
2%
Other:
1.5 g
Danish pastry is higher in carbs than 75% of all foods.
Carbs per serving size
Danish is served in one pastry, equalling 71 grams. One serving of this food provides 26.4g of carbs.
Carbohydrate type breakdown
In a 100g of Danish pastry, only 1 gram is fiber.
The rest of the carbs, equalling 36.2g, is provided by net carbs, nearly 7g of which are sugars.
Fiber content ratio for Danish pastry
Sugar:
6.95 g
Fiber:
1 g
Other:
29.25 g
COMPARISON TO OTHER FOODS
|
Food |
Carbs per serving |
Carbs per 100g |
|
Danish pastry |
26.4g (71g) |
37.2g |
|
16.2g (65g) |
25g |
|
|
18.3g (40g) |
45.7g |
|
|
49.2g (147g) |
33.5g |
|
|
59.9g (113g) |
53g |
|
|
69.3g (180g) |
38.5g |
Important nutritional characteristics for Danish pastry
Glycemic index ⓘ
Source:
The GI for Danish Pastry, Apple & Peach, light https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/114/5/1625/6320814
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
50 (low)
Glycemic load
13 (medium)
Calories
374
Net Carbs ⓘ
Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols
36.2 grams
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
1 pastry (71 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ
PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral.
5 (acidic)
Fats
Monounsaturated Fat
Saturated Fat
Calories
Net carbs
Explanation: The given food contains more Fats than 87% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Fats than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Monounsaturated Fat, Saturated Fat, Calories, and Net carbs.
Danish pastry Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
The GI for Danish Pastry, Apple & Peach, light https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/114/5/1625/6320814
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Danish pastry Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
35 mg of 1,000 mg
4%
Iron:
1.8 mg of 8 mg
23%
Magnesium:
15 mg of 420 mg
4%
Phosphorus:
108 mg of 700 mg
15%
Potassium:
98 mg of 3,400 mg
3%
Sodium:
417 mg of 2,300 mg
18%
Zinc:
0.7 mg of 11 mg
6%
Copper:
0.089 mg of 1 mg
10%
Manganese:
0.351 mg of 2 mg
15%
Selenium:
18.9 µg of 55 µg
34%
Choline:
20.1 mg of 550 mg
4%
Mineral chart - relative view
Sodium
417 mg
TOP 25%
Calcium
35 mg
TOP 41%
Iron
1.8 mg
TOP 41%
Manganese
0.351 mg
TOP 43%
Selenium
18.9 µg
TOP 48%
Copper
0.089 mg
TOP 58%
Zinc
0.7 mg
TOP 61%
Phosphorus
108 mg
TOP 62%
Magnesium
15 mg
TOP 73%
Choline
20.1 mg
TOP 75%
Potassium
98 mg
TOP 83%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
128 IU of 5,000 IU
3%
Vitamin E :
0.35 mg of 15 mg
2%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0.1 mg of 90 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.19 mg of 1 mg
16%
Vitamin B2:
0.26 mg of 1 mg
20%
Vitamin B3:
2 mg of 16 mg
13%
Vitamin B5:
0.304 mg of 5 mg
6%
Vitamin B6:
0.04 mg of 1 mg
3%
Folate:
60 µg of 400 µg
15%
Vitamin B12:
0.2 µg of 2 µg
8%
Vitamin K:
6.9 µg of 120 µg
6%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Folate
60 µg
TOP 32%
Vitamin B2
0.26 mg
TOP 32%
Vitamin B1
0.19 mg
TOP 35%
Vitamin A
128 IU
TOP 40%
Vitamin K
6.9 µg
TOP 53%
Vitamin C
0.1 mg
TOP 53%
Vitamin B12
0.2 µg
TOP 58%
Vitamin B3
2 mg
TOP 58%
Vitamin E
0.35 mg
TOP 64%
Vitamin B5
0.304 mg
TOP 73%
Vitamin B6
0.04 mg
TOP 83%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
89 mg of 280 mg
32%
Threonine:
293 mg of 1,050 mg
28%
Isoleucine:
371 mg of 1,400 mg
27%
Leucine:
644 mg of 2,730 mg
24%
Lysine:
430 mg of 2,100 mg
20%
Methionine:
174 mg of 1,050 mg
17%
Phenylalanine:
402 mg of 1,750 mg
23%
Valine:
412 mg of 1,820 mg
23%
Histidine:
205 mg of 700 mg
29%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.575 g
All nutrients for Danish pastry per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 374kcal | 19% | 19% |
8 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 8g | 19% | 50% |
2.8 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 21.9g | 34% | 13% |
1.5 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | 53% |
530 times less than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 36.2g | N/A | 24% |
1.5 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 37.2g | 12% | 25% |
1.3 times more than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% | 43% |
16.2 times less than Egg
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Iron | 1.8mg | 23% | 41% |
1.4 times less than Beef
|
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% | 41% |
3.6 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 98mg | 3% | 83% |
1.5 times less than Cucumber
|
| Magnesium | 15mg | 4% | 73% |
9.3 times less than Almond
|
| Sugar | 6.95g | N/A | 44% |
1.3 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 1g | 4% | 50% |
2.4 times less than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.09mg | 10% | 58% |
1.6 times less than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 6% | 61% |
9 times less than Beef
|
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 15% | 62% |
1.7 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 417mg | 18% | 25% |
1.2 times less than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 128IU | 3% | 40% |
130.5 times less than Carrot
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 35µg | 4% | 38% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | 64% |
4.2 times less than Kiwifruit
|
| Selenium | 18.9µg | 34% | 48% | |
| Manganese | 0.35mg | 15% | 43% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 16% | 35% |
1.4 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 20% | 32% |
2 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 2mg | 13% | 58% |
4.8 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 6% | 73% |
3.7 times less than Sunflower seed
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 3% | 83% |
3 times less than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 8% | 58% |
3.5 times less than Pork
|
| Vitamin K | 6.9µg | 6% | 53% |
14.7 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folate | 60µg | 15% | 32% |
Equal to Brussels sprout
|
| Saturated Fat | 6.79g | 34% | 19% |
1.2 times more than Beef
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.31g | N/A | 14% |
1.2 times more than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.58g | N/A | 27% |
18.3 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.09mg | 0% | 80% |
3.4 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.29mg | 0% | 79% |
2.5 times less than Beef
|
| Isoleucine | 0.37mg | 0% | 78% |
2.5 times less than Salmon
|
| Leucine | 0.64mg | 0% | 79% |
3.8 times less than Tuna
|
| Lysine | 0.43mg | 0% | 77% |
1.1 times less than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.17mg | 0% | 77% |
1.8 times more than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.4mg | 0% | 79% |
1.7 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0% | 79% |
4.9 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.21mg | 0% | 79% |
3.7 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 51% |
1460 times less than Salmon
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 374
% Daily Value*
34%
Total Fat
22g
32%
Saturated Fat 7g
8%
Cholesterol 23mg
18%
Sodium 417mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
37g
4%
Dietary Fiber
1g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
8g
Vitamin D
2mcg
0%
Calcium
35mg
4%
Iron
2mg
25%
Potassium
98mg
3%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
No Trans Fats
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ⓘ
Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Sugars
ⓘ
While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Danish pastry nutrition infographic
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References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.