Calories in Danish pastry, plain or spice
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Danish pastry, plain or spice contains 403 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium (113 g) provides about 455 kcal.
Roughly 49% of its calories come from fat, with 44% from carbohydrates and 7% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries on FoodFactly (376 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 31% of the Daily Value for selenium, 25% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 23% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 403 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 22.4 g | 29% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.7 g | 28% |
| Cholesterol C | 21 mg | 7% |
| Sodium C | 414 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 44.6 g | 16% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 19.8 g | |
| Protein C | 7 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A C | 6 µg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.1 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.39 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 9.4 µg | 8% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.9 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.038 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 92 µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.1 µg | 4% |
| Choline C | 21.8 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 71 mg | 5% |
| Iron C | 2 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium C | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 107 mg | 9% |
| Potassium C | 125 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.72 mg | 7% |
| Copper C | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Selenium C | 17 µg | 31% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 7%
- Carbohydrates 44%
- Fat 49%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein7 gabove the median for doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 5.9 g)
- Fiber1.3 gbelow the median for doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 1.8 g)
- Sugars19.8 gbelow the median for doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 21.1 g)
- Fat22.4 gabove the median for doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 19.4 g)
- Saturated fat5.7 gabove the median for doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 5.6 g)
- Sodium414 mgin the top quarter of doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 304 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water24.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 12.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.9 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 2.6 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 12.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.022 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 2 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 52 µg |
| Retinol C | 6 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 24.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 35 µg |
| Folate, food C | 33 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Danish pastry
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danish pastry, cinnamon, enriched | 403 | 7 g | 44.6 g | 22.4 g |
| Danish pastry, cheese | 374 | 8 g | 37.2 g | 21.9 g |
| Danish pastry, fruit, enriched (includes apple, cinnamon, raisin, lemon, raspberry, strawberry) | 371 | 5.4 g | 47.8 g | 18.5 g |
| Danish pastry, cinnamon, unenriched | 403 | 7 g | 44.6 g | 22.4 g |
| Danish pastry, fruit, unenriched (includes apple, cinnamon, raisin, strawberry) | 371 | 5.4 g | 47.8 g | 18.5 g |
| Danish pastry, lemon, unenriched | 371 | 5.4 g | 47.8 g | 18.5 g |
| Danish pastry, raspberry, unenriched | 371 | 5.4 g | 47.8 g | 18.5 g |
| Danish pastry, with fruit | 371 | 5.4 g | 47.8 g | 18.5 g |
| Danish pastry, with cheese | 374 | 8 g | 37.2 g | 21.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doughnut, yeast type | 421 | 6.1 g | 47.9 g | 22.7 g |
| Doughnut, cake type, plain | 434 | 5.3 g | 47.1 g | 24.9 g |
| Muffin, oatmeal | 370 | 6.4 g | 43.9 g | 18.9 g |
| Croissant, chocolate | 421 | 7.4 g | 49.4 g | 22.8 g |
| Waffle, chocolate | 437 | 9.1 g | 48.6 g | 22.7 g |
| Muffin, wheat | 372 | 6.9 g | 45.7 g | 18 g |
| Muffin, whole grain | 372 | 6.9 g | 45.7 g | 18 g |
| Strudel, cheese | 358 | 5.9 g | 39.1 g | 19.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in danish pastry?
100 g of danish pastry has 403 kcal. 1 medium (113 g): about 455 kcal. 1 cubic inch (6.5 g): about 26 kcal. 1 miniature (28 g): about 113 kcal.
How much protein is in danish pastry?
Danish pastry contains 7 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7.9 g in 1 medium (113 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries, that is above the median (median 5.9 g).
How many carbs are in danish pastry?
Danish pastry has 44.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.3 g of fiber and 19.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in danish pastry?
Danish pastry contains 22.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.7 g is saturated (28% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does danish pastry contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (31% DV), Thiamin (B1) (25% DV), Folate (B9) (23% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (20% DV) and Niacin (B3) (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in danish pastry?
100 g contains 414 mg of sodium, 18% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708059. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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