Baked goods

Danish pastry, cheese

FDC 172754oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 26 · -14 vs Baked goods median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Danish pastry, cheese is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 26 of 100. Within baked goods it ranks 48 of 60. Per 100 grams it is a good source of protein (16% DV), a good source of iron (10% DV). Most of its 374 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (417 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (6.8 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 8 g · 8%Carb 37.2 g · 39%Fat 21.9 g · 52%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories374 kcal19%
Total fat22 g28%
Saturated fat6.8 g34%
Cholesterol23 mg8%
Sodium417 mg18%
Carbohydrate37 g14%
Dietary fiber1 g4%
Sugars7 g
Protein8 g16%
Potassium98 mg2%
Calcium35 mg3%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Magnesium15 mg4%
Vitamin C0.1 mg0%
Vitamin A35 µg4%
Vitamin E0.35 mg2%

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FDC 172754

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein16% DV
Iron10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the baked goods median

Nutrient density26 vs 40 median
Protein / 100 g8 vs 8.6 median
Fiber / 100 g1 vs 3.4 median
Sodium / 100 g417 vs 447 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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