Calories in Danish pastry, with cheese
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Danish pastry, with cheese contains 374 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium (113 g) provides about 423 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 doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries on FoodFactly (376 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 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 | 374 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 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 C | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 7 g | |
| Protein C | 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) C | 0.19 mg | 16% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2 mg | 13% |
| 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 C | 35 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium C | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 108 mg | 9% |
| Potassium C | 98 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.7 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.089 mg | 10% |
| 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 gin the top quarter of doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 5.9 g)
- Fiber1 gin the lowest quarter of doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 1.8 g)
- Sugars7 gin the lowest quarter of doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 21.1 g)
- Fat21.9 gabove the median for doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 19.4 g)
- Saturated fat6.8 gabove the median for doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 5.6 g)
- Sodium417 mgin the top quarter of doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries (median 304 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 |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| 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 | 2.7 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 11.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.01 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 |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 8 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 38 µg |
| Retinol C | 34 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 31.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 35 µg |
| Folate, food C | 25 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, 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 |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waffle, fruit, fast food / restaurant | 354 | 6.6 g | 34.5 g | 21.1 g |
| Biscuit, cheese | 374 | 8.7 g | 38.8 g | 20.4 g |
| Waffle, plain | 373 | 8.7 g | 41.5 g | 18.8 g |
| Waffle, cinnamon | 373 | 8.7 g | 41.7 g | 18.8 g |
| Waffle, whole grain | 364 | 9.2 g | 38.6 g | 19.2 g |
| Biscuit, NFS | 370 | 7.1 g | 42.8 g | 18.9 g |
| Biscuit, from fast food / restaurant | 370 | 7.1 g | 42.8 g | 18.9 g |
| Waffle, plain, fast food / restaurant | 428 | 8.2 g | 38.9 g | 26.4 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 medium (113 g): about 423 kcal. 1 cubic inch (9.1 g): about 34 kcal. 1 miniature (28 g): about 105 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 9 g in 1 medium (113 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries, that is among the highest quarter (median 5.9 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 Niacin (B3) (13% 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: 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 2708061. 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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