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Danish pastry nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Danish pastry, cheese
Article author photo Ani Harutyunyan by Ani Harutyunyan | Last updated on September 04, 2023
Medically reviewed by Jack Yacoubian Article author photo Jack Yacoubian

Table of contents

  1. Carbohydrates in Danish pastry
    1. Carbohydrates per 100g
      1. Carbs per serving size
        1. Carbohydrate type breakdown
          1. COMPARISON TO OTHER FOODS
          Danish pastry

          Carbohydrates in Danish pastry

          Danish pastry is a multilayered sweet pastry containing a high amount of butter. However, carbs are the majority of the macronutrients this food contains. Danish pastry consists of approximately 37% carbohydrates.

          Carbohydrates per 100g

          Danish pastry provides 37.2g of carbs per 100g.

          This amount equals 12% of the daily carbohydrate requirements.

          Macronutrients chart

          8% 22% 37% 31% 2%
          Protein:
          Daily Value: 11%
          5.7 g of 50 g
          5.7 g (11% of DV )
          Fats:
          Daily Value: 24%
          15.5 g of 65 g
          15.5 g (24% of DV )
          Carbs:
          Daily Value: 9%
          26.4 g of 300 g
          26.4 g (9% of DV )
          Water:
          Daily Value: 1%
          22.3 g of 2,000 g
          22.3 g (1% of DV )
          Other:
          1.1 g
          1.1 g
          More about macronutrient chart

          Danish pastry is higher in carbs than 75% of all foods.

          Carbs per serving size

          One serving of Danish pastry is 71 grams. This serving provides 26.4g of carbs.

          Carbohydrate type breakdown

          The fiber content is negligible, there is 1g of fiber per 100g.

          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

          19% 3% 79%
          Sugar: 4.9 g
          Fiber: 0.71 g
          Other: 21 g

          COMPARISON TO OTHER FOODS

          FoodCarbs per servingCarbs per 100g
          Danish pastry26.4g (71g)37.2g
          French toast16.2g (65g)25g
          Puff pastry18.3g (40g)45.7g
          Blueberry pie49.2g (147g)33.5g
          Muffin59.9g (113g)53g
          Cherry pie69.3g (180g)38.5g
          Article author photo Ani Harutyunyan
          Education: General Medicine at YSMU
          Last updated: September 04, 2023
          Medically reviewed by Jack Yacoubian

          Top nutrition facts for Danish pastry

          Danish pastry
          Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 266 kcal
          Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
          The GI for Danish Pastry, Apple & Peach, light https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944
          Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
                     		50 (low)
          Glycemic load 13 (medium)
          Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 26 grams
          Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly 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)
          TOP 13% Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 87% of foods
          TOP 14% Monounsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Monounsaturated fat content than 86% of foods
          TOP 19% Saturated fat ⓘHigher in Saturated fat content than 81% of foods
          TOP 19% Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 81% of foods
          TOP 24% Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 76% of foods

          Danish pastry calories (kcal)

          Calories for different serving sizes of danish pastry Calories Weight
          Calories in 100 grams 374
          Calories in 1 oz 106 28.35 g
          Calories in 1 pastry 266 71 g
          Calories for different varieties of danish pastry Calories Weight
          Danish pastry, cheese (this food) 374 100 g
          Danish pastry, fruit, enriched (includes apple, cinnamon, raisin, lemon, raspberry, strawberry) 371 100 g
          Danish pastry, fruit, unenriched (includes apple, cinnamon, raisin, strawberry) 371 100 g
          Danish pastry, lemon, unenriched 371 100 g
          Danish pastry, raspberry, unenriched 371 100 g
          Danish pastry, cinnamon, enriched 403 100 g
          Danish pastry, cinnamon, unenriched 403 100 g
          Danish pastry, nut (includes almond, raisin nut, cinnamon nut) 430 100 g

          Danish pastry Glycemic index (GI)

          Source:
          The GI for Danish Pastry, Apple & Peach, light https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944
          Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
          50

          Danish pastry Glycemic load (GL)

          13

          Mineral coverage chart

          Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.5% 48% 7.6% 33% 6.1% 39% 14% 21% 33% 73%
          Calcium: 75mg of 1,000mg 7.5%
          Iron: 3.8mg of 8mg 48%
          Magnesium: 32mg of 420mg 7.6%
          Phosphorus: 230mg of 700mg 33%
          Potassium: 209mg of 3,400mg 6.1%
          Sodium: 888mg of 2,300mg 39%
          Zinc: 1.5mg of 11mg 14%
          Copper: 0.19mg of 1mg 21%
          Manganese: 0.75mg of 2mg 33%
          Selenium: 40µg of 55µg 73%
          More about mineral coverage chart

          Mineral chart - relative view

          Sodium
          296 mg
          TOP 25%
          Calcium
          25 mg
          TOP 41%
          Iron
          1.3 mg
          TOP 41%
          Manganese
          0.25 mg
          TOP 43%
          Selenium
          13 µg
          TOP 48%
          Copper
          0.06 mg
          TOP 58%
          Zinc
          0.5 mg
          TOP 61%
          Phosphorus
          77 mg
          TOP 62%
          Magnesium
          11 mg
          TOP 73%
          Potassium
          70 mg
          TOP 83%
          More about Mineral Chart - Relative View

          Vitamin coverage chart

          Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 8.3% 5% 0% 0.24% 34% 43% 27% 13% 6.6% 32% 18% 7.8% 12%
          Vitamin A: 75µg of 900µg 8.3%
          Vitamin E: 0.75mg of 15mg 5%
          Vitamin D: 0µg of 20µg 0%
          Vitamin C: 0.21mg of 90mg 0.24%
          Vitamin B1: 0.4mg of 1mg 34%
          Vitamin B2: 0.55mg of 1mg 43%
          Vitamin B3: 4.3mg of 16mg 27%
          Vitamin B5: 0.65mg of 5mg 13%
          Vitamin B6: 0.09mg of 1mg 6.6%
          Folate: 128µg of 400µg 32%
          Vitamin B12: 0.43µg of 2µg 18%
          Choline: 43mg of 550mg 7.8%
          Vitamin K: 15µg of 120µg 12%
          More about vitamin coverage chart

          Vitamin chart - relative view

          Folate
          43 µg
          TOP 32%
          Vitamin B2
          0.18 mg
          TOP 32%
          Vitamin B1
          0.13 mg
          TOP 35%
          Vitamin A
          25 µg
          TOP 38%
          Vitamin K
          4.9 µg
          TOP 53%
          Vitamin C
          0.07 mg
          TOP 53%
          Vitamin B12
          0.14 µg
          TOP 58%
          Vitamin B3
          1.4 mg
          TOP 58%
          Vitamin E
          0.25 mg
          TOP 64%
          Vitamin B5
          0.22 mg
          TOP 73%
          Choline
          14 mg
          TOP 75%
          Vitamin B6
          0.03 mg
          TOP 83%
          Vitamin D
          0 µg
          TOP 100%
          More about vitamin chart - relative view

          Protein quality breakdown

          Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 68% 59% 56% 50% 44% 35% 49% 48% 62%
          Tryptophan: 190mg of 280mg 68%
          Threonine: 624mg of 1,050mg 59%
          Isoleucine: 790mg of 1,400mg 56%
          Leucine: 1372mg of 2,730mg 50%
          Lysine: 916mg of 2,100mg 44%
          Methionine: 371mg of 1,050mg 35%
          Phenylalanine: 856mg of 1,750mg 49%
          Valine: 878mg of 1,820mg 48%
          Histidine: 437mg of 700mg 62%
          More about aminoacid coverage chart

          Fat type information

          33% 55% 12%
          Saturated fat: 4.8 g
          Monounsaturated fat: 8 g
          Polyunsaturated fat: 1.8 g
          More about fat type chart

          All nutrients for Danish pastry per selected serving size (1 pastry - 71g)

          Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
          Vitamin A 25µg 3% 38%
          Calories 266kcal 13% 19% 8 times more than OrangeOrange
          Protein 5.7g 14% 50% 2.8 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
          Fats 16g 24% 13% 1.5 times less than CheeseCheese
          Vitamin C 0.07mg 0% 53% 530 times less than LemonLemon
          Net carbs 26g N/A 24% 1.5 times less than ChocolateChocolate
          Carbs 26g 9% 25% 1.3 times more than RiceRice
          Cholesterol 16mg 5% 43% 16.2 times less than EggEgg
          Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
          Magnesium 11mg 3% 73% 9.3 times less than AlmondsAlmonds
          Calcium 25mg 2% 41% 3.6 times less than MilkMilk
          Potassium 70mg 2% 83% 1.5 times less than CucumberCucumber
          Iron 1.3mg 16% 41% 1.4 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
          Sugar 4.9g N/A 44% 1.3 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
          Fiber 0.71g 3% 50% 2.4 times less than OrangeOrange
          Copper 0.06mg 7% 58% 1.6 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
          Zinc 0.5mg 5% 61% 9 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
          Phosphorus 77mg 11% 62% 1.7 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
          Sodium 296mg 13% 25% 1.2 times less than White breadWhite bread
          Vitamin E 0.25mg 2% 64% 4.2 times less than KiwiKiwi
          Manganese 0.25mg 11% 43%
          Selenium 13µg 24% 48%
          Vitamin B1 0.13mg 11% 35% 1.4 times less than Pea rawPea raw
          Vitamin B2 0.18mg 14% 32% 2 times more than AvocadoAvocado
          Vitamin B3 1.4mg 9% 58% 4.8 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
          Vitamin B5 0.22mg 4% 73% 3.7 times less than Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds
          Vitamin B6 0.03mg 2% 83% 3 times less than OatsOats
          Vitamin B12 0.14µg 6% 58% 3.5 times less than PorkPork
          Vitamin K 4.9µg 4% 53% 14.7 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
          Folate 43µg 11% 32% Equal to Brussels sproutsBrussels sprouts
          Saturated fat 4.8g 24% 19% 1.2 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
          Choline 14mg 3% 75%
          Monounsaturated fat 8g N/A 14% 1.2 times more than AvocadoAvocado
          Polyunsaturated fat 1.8g N/A 27% 18.3 times less than WalnutWalnut
          Tryptophan 0.06mg 0% 80% 3.4 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
          Threonine 0.21mg 0% 79% 2.5 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
          Isoleucine 0.26mg 0% 78% 2.5 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
          Leucine 0.46mg 0% 79% 3.8 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
          Lysine 0.31mg 0% 77% 1.1 times less than TofuTofu
          Methionine 0.12mg 0% 77% 1.8 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
          Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0% 79% 1.7 times less than EggEgg
          Valine 0.29mg 0% 79% 4.9 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
          Histidine 0.15mg 0% 79% 3.7 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
          Caffeine 0mg 0% 100%
          Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
          Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 51% 1460 times less than SalmonSalmon
          Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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          NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

          Nutrition Facts
          ___servings per container
          Serving Size ______________
          Amount Per 100g
          Calories 266
          % Daily Value*
          24%
          Total Fat 16g
          22%
          Saturated Fat 4.8g
          0
          Trans Fat 0g
          5.4%
          Cholesterol 16mg
          13%
          Sodium 296mg
          8.8%
          Total Carbohydrate 26g
          2.8%
          Dietary Fiber 0.71g
          Total Sugars 0g
          Includes ? g Added Sugars
          Protein 5.7g
          Vitamin D 1.4mcg 0.18%

          Calcium 25mg 2.5%

          Iron 1.3mg 16%

          Potassium 70mg 2%

          *
          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

          ⓘ  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
          Low in Cholesterol
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          ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
          Source
          No Trans Fats
          ok
          ⓘ  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 Saturated Fats
          ok
          ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
          Source
          Low in Sodium
          ok
          ⓘ  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
          Low in Sugars
          ok

          Danish pastry nutrition infographic

          Danish pastry nutrition infographic
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          References

          All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

          1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/172754/nutrients

          Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.