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Cheese danish pastry
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 374 kcal —
- Protein 8 g 16%
- Carbohydrate 36 g 13%
- Fat 22 g 28%
- Saturated fat 6.8 g 34%
- Fibre 1 g 4%
- Sugars 7 g —
- Sodium 417 mg 18%
- Cholesterol 23 mg 8%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 35 µg 4%
- Vitamin C 0.1 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.35 mg 2%
- Vitamin K 6.9 µg 6%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.19 mg 16%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.26 mg 20%
- Niacin (B3) 2 mg 13%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.3 mg 6%
- Vitamin B6 0.04 mg 2%
- Folate (B9) 60 µg 15%
- Vitamin B12 0.2 µg 8%
- Choline 20.1 mg 4%
Minerals
- Calcium 35 mg 3%
- Iron 1.8 mg 10%
- Magnesium 15 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 108 mg 9%
- Potassium 98 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.7 mg 6%
- Copper 0.09 mg 10%
- Manganese 0.35 mg 15%
- Selenium 18.9 µg 34%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 374 | 8 g | 36 g | 22 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 106 | 2.3 g | 10 g | 6.2 g |
| 1 × pastry | 71 g | 266 | 5.7 g | 26 g | 16 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 212 | 4.5 g | 21 g | 12 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 53 | 1.1 g | 5.1 g | 3.1 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 318 | 6.8 g | 31 g | 19 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 424 | 9.1 g | 41 g | 25 g |
Similar foods
- Danish pastry349 kcal / 100 g
- Danish pastry with quark398 kcal / 100 g
- Cheese sweet roll360 kcal / 100 g
- Cinnamon danish pastry403 kcal / 100 g
- Custard-filled Danish pastry388 kcal / 100 g
- Sweet Danishall types311 kcal / 100 g
- Fruit danish pastryapple, raisin, lemon, raspberry371 kcal / 100 g
- Cheese bread408 kcal / 100 g
- Hazelnut Danish pastry530 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Cheese danish pastry
What is a cheese Danish pastry made of?
It is a laminated, yeasted pastry with layers of butter-rich dough wrapped around a sweetened cheese filling, often made with cream cheese or curd-style cheese. Some versions have icing or fruit on top.
How do you warm up a cheese Danish pastry without making it soggy?
Warm it in an oven at 160 °C for about 5–8 minutes, directly on a baking tray. Avoid the microwave if you want the pastry layers to stay crisp.
Can you freeze cheese Danish pastries?
Yes. Freeze them individually in airtight wrapping once completely cool, then thaw at room temperature and re-crisp in a 160 °C oven for 5–8 minutes.
How should you store a cheese Danish pastry?
Because the cheese filling is perishable, refrigerate it in a covered container if you are not eating it within a couple of hours. Bring it briefly to room temperature or warm it in the oven before serving.
What goes well with a cheese Danish pastry?
Its sweet, creamy filling pairs well with black coffee or unsweetened tea, and fresh berries or sliced pear make a simple accompaniment. It is also served as part of a brunch spread.
How is a cheese Danish pastry different from a plain Danish pastry?
The cheese version has a soft, lightly tangy filling, while a plain Danish is often glazed or filled with fruit, custard or cinnamon. Cheese Danish pastry has 8 g protein per 100 g, compared with 5.8 g in Danish pastry.
How many calories are in one cheese Danish pastry?
A typical pastry portion of 71 g contains 266 kcal. A small 28.4 g piece contains 106 kcal.
Does a cheese Danish pastry contain much salt?
A 71 g pastry contains 296 mg sodium. The filling and dough both contribute, so the saltiness can be noticeable alongside the sweetness.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172754 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
