Calories in Danish pastry, cheese
Generic food Bread and Baked Goods
Danish pastry, cheese contains 374 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 106 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from fat, with 39% from carbohydrates and 8% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for baked products on FoodFactly (365 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 34% of the Daily Value for selenium, 21% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 20% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 374 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 21.9 g | 28% |
| Saturated fat C | 6.8 g | 34% |
| Cholesterol C | 23 mg | 8% |
| Sodium C | 417 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 37.2 g | 14% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 7 g | |
| Protein ? | 8 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A C | 35 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.1 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.35 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 6.9 µg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.19 mg | 16% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 2 mg | 13% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.3 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.04 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 85 µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.2 µg | 8% |
| Choline C | 20.1 mg | 4% |
| Calcium ? | 35 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium ? | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus ? | 108 mg | 9% |
| Potassium ? | 98 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.7 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.089 mg | 10% |
| Manganese C | 0.35 mg | 15% |
| Selenium C | 18.9 µg | 34% |
% 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 8%
- Carbohydrates 39%
- Fat 52%
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
- Protein8 gabove the median for baked products (median 6.7 g)
- Fiber1 gin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 2.4 g)
- Sugars7 gbelow the median for baked products (median 9.5 g)
- Fat21.9 gin the top quarter of baked products (median 11 g)
- Saturated fat6.8 gin the top quarter of baked products (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium417 mgbelow the median for baked products (median 433 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water31.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 11.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.6 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.089 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.29 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.37 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.64 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.43 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.17 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.14 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.4 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.29 g |
| Valine ? | 0.41 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.32 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.21 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.29 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.51 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.24 g |
| Proline ? | 0.72 g |
| Serine ? | 0.43 g |
Individual fatty acids (23)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.096 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.028 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.033 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.075 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.084 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.37 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 2.6 g |
| SFA 20:0 C | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 11.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 22:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 C | 0.022 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.058 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
| SFA 24:0 C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 8 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 38 µg |
| Retinol C | 34 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 2 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 31.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 1.5 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,565 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 128 IU |
| Folic acid C | 35 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 25 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 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, 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, plain or spice | 403 | 7 g | 44.6 g | 22.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pastry, meat / poultry-filled | 341 | 11.5 g | 30.9 g | 19.2 g |
| Croissants, butter | 406 | 8.2 g | 45.8 g | 21 g |
| Garlic bread, with parmesan cheese, from fast food / restaurant | 351 | 8.8 g | 41.1 g | 16.8 g |
| Bread, cheese | 408 | 10.4 g | 44.8 g | 20.8 g |
| Garlic bread, NFS | 349 | 8.3 g | 41.6 g | 16.6 g |
| Garlic bread, from fast food / restaurant | 349 | 8.3 g | 41.6 g | 16.6 g |
| Pastry, egg and cheese filled | 349 | 8.4 g | 43.8 g | 15.7 g |
| Garlic bread, with melted cheese, from fast food / restaurant | 339 | 11.4 g | 34.2 g | 17.3 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 374 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 106 kcal. 1 pastry (71 g): about 266 kcal.
How much protein is in danish pastry?
Danish pastry contains 8 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.3 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other baked products, that is above the median (median 6.7 g).
How many carbs are in danish pastry?
Danish pastry has 37.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber and 7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in danish pastry?
Danish pastry contains 21.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.8 g is saturated (34% 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 (34% DV), Folate (B9) (21% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (20% DV), Thiamin (B1) (16% DV) and manganese (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in danish pastry?
100 g contains 417 mg of sodium, 18% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 172754. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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