Danish pastry (cheese) nutrition facts
Per 1 pastry · 71 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein5.7g9% of calories
- Carbs26g39% of calories
- Fat16g52% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Danish pastry (cheese) (1 pastry, 71 g) has 266 calories, with 5.7 g of protein, 26 g of carbohydrates and 16 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (52% of calories). It is high in selenium (24% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 24% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Selenium24%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Thiamine11%
- Riboflavin (B2)14%
- Folate (B9)11%
- Iron16%
- Phosphorus11%
- Manganese11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat24%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 pastry (71 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 25 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 5 μg | 4% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) | 43 μg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 μg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 4% |
| Choline | 14 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 70 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 77 mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 13 μg | 24% |
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 6 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.2 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.5 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.3 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 8 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 24 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | — |
| Valine | 0.3 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 266 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 50minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 32minCycling (moderate)
- 22minRunning (6 mph)
- 37minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Danish pastry (cheese)?
One serving of Danish pastry (cheese) (1 pastry) has 266 calories, which works out to 374 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Danish pastry (cheese) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 5.7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 9% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Danish pastry (cheese) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 26 g of net carbs and 39% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Danish pastry (cheese)?
296 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Danish pastry (cheese)?
4.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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