Bearclaw danish
Bearclaw danish provides 467 kcal per 100 g, with 30.8 g of sugars and 6.7 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cakes category. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 danish (120 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 467 kcal | 560 kcal | 389 +20% | |
| Total fat | 21.7 g | 26 g | 33% | 18.2 +19% |
| Saturated fat | 10.8 g | 13 g | 65% | 7.4 +47% |
| Carbohydrates | 62.5 g | 75 g | 27% | 51.9 +20% |
| Total sugars | 30.8 g | 37 g | 31.8 | |
| Dietary fiber | 1.7 g | 2 g | 7% | 1.8 −6% |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 8 g | 16% | 4.7 +41% |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 1.4 g | 0.7 +81% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9263 Cakes products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from June 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other cakes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Enriched flour bleached (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), sugar, water, margarine (palm oil, water, salt, monoglycerides, natural flavor, citric acid, beta carotene color, vitamin a palmitate), cherries, contains less than 2% of each of the following: soybean oil, eggs, yeast, dextrose, palm oil, egg whites, pasteurized cultured cream, whey, monoglycerides, salt, food starch-modified, calcium carbonate, corn starch, milk solids blend (nonfat milk, whey, milk protein concentrate), high fructose corn syrup, preservatives (calcium propionate, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, sorbic acid, tocopherols), skim milk, enzyme active soy flour, corn syrup, sodium stearoyl lactylate, guar gum, citric acid, wheat gluten, natural & artificial flavors, wheat flour, milk protein, sodium caseinate, cellulose gum, lactose, agar, calcium sulfate, fumaric acid, leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate), sodium hexametaphosphate, red 40, xanthan gum, titanium dioxide color, locust bean gum, enzymes, ammonium sulfate, pectin, carrageenan, triglycerides, ascorbic acid added as a dough conditioner, beta carotene color, azodicarbonamide, lactic acid.
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 26
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Red 40 (E129) is among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Red 40 (E129) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Red 40 (E129) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
Azodicarbonamide (E927a) is not on the EU list of authorised food additives.
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 40, Azodicarbonamide.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 danish (120 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0085264770500
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Bearclaw danish?
Bearclaw danish contains 467 kcal per 100 g and about 560 kcal per serving (1 danish (120 g)).
How much sugar is in Bearclaw danish?
Bearclaw danish has 30.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Bearclaw danish healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Bearclaw danish vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Bearclaw danish contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Bearclaw danish contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129) and Azodicarbonamide (E927a). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using Red 40 (E129) by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars Red 40 (E129) from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars Red 40 (E129) from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with Red 40 (E129); the EU does not authorise Azodicarbonamide (E927a) as a food additive. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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