Danish pastry, cheese
FDC 172754oz (28 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 26 · -14 vs Baked goods medianCheese Danish scores 26 of 100, a Low band mark ranking 48th of 60 in Baked goods, below the category median of 40. It shows a couple of good marks even so, protein at 16 percent DV and iron at 10 percent DV, though the cheese filling and enriched dough keep it firmly in pastry territory at 374 calories per 100 g.
It is a breakfast or brunch pastry, the sweet cheese filling wrapped in a laminated or yeasted dough, usually eaten on its own with coffee. Two caveats stand out here: sodium runs high at 417 mg per 100 g and saturated fat at 6.8 g per 100 g, both worth factoring in given how easy a whole pastry is to finish in one sitting.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 374 kcal | 19% |
| Total fat | 22 g | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 6.8 g | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 23 mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 417 mg | 18% |
| Carbohydrate | 37 g | 14% |
| Dietary fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Sugars | 7 g | |
| Protein | 8 g | 16% |
| Potassium | 98 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 35 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 15 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 35 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35 mg | 2% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 105 kcal | 5% |
| Total fat | 6.1 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.9 g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 6.4 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 117 mg | 5% |
| Carbohydrate | 10 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.28 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 1.9 g | |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% |
| Potassium | 27 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9.8 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 4.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 9.8 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
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FDC 172754Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the baked goods median
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Cheese Danish is a sweet, laminated breakfast pastry with a soft, tangy cream cheese filling nestled in a buttery, slightly flaky dough, often finished with a light glaze or a sprinkle of sugar on top. It's typically eaten on its own with coffee or tea as a breakfast or brunch pastry, and bakeries sometimes top it with fruit preserves like cherry or apricot alongside the cheese filling for extra sweetness and tartness. Its dense, rich crumb sets it apart from the airier, more shatteringly flaky texture of a plain croissant.
Cheese Danish is best eaten fresh, within a day of baking, since the cream cheese filling can weep and the pastry loses its crispness as it sits; it keeps a couple of days in the refrigerator, loosely covered, and can be warmed briefly to restore some crispness. At 374 calories and 21.9 g of fat per ounce serving, with 8 g of protein and 16% DV of protein, it's a rich, occasional breakfast treat rather than a food to build a daily routine around.
Frequently asked questions about danish pastry, cheese
How many calories are in cheese Danish?
A 28 g ounce serving has 374 calories, with 21.9 g of fat and 37.2 g of carbohydrate.
Is cheese Danish a good source of protein?
It contributes 16% of the daily value for protein per 100 g, though it's eaten as a sweet pastry rather than a protein source.
How should cheese Danish be stored?
It's best eaten fresh within a day of baking, or refrigerated loosely covered for a couple of days and warmed briefly before eating.