Classic Danish
Classic Danish by Awrey's Bakery provides 397 kcal per 100 g, with 26.9 g of sugars and 5.1 g of protein. That is 15% less sugar than the average product in this category. 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 sweet roll (78 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 397 kcal | 310 kcal | 389 | |
| Total fat | 18 g | 14 g | 18% | 18.2 |
| Saturated fat | 6.4 g | 5 g | 25% | 7.4 −13% |
| Carbohydrates | 52.6 g | 41 g | 15% | 51.9 |
| Total sugars | 26.9 g | 21 g | 31.8 −15% | |
| Dietary fiber | 1.3 g | 1 g | 4% | 1.8 −28% |
| Protein | 5.1 g | 4 g | 8% | 4.7 +8% |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 0.6 g | 0.7 +13% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9257 Cakes products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from December 2022. 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 bleached flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, ferrous sulfate and reduced iron, niacin, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, high fructose corn syrup, sugar, palm oil, yeast, soybean oil, partially hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oils, strawberries, contains less than 2%: corn syrup, rice flour, egg whites, food starch-modified, whey, salt, eggs, mono & diglycerides, yellow corn flour, natural and artificial flavors, corn starch, preservatives (sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, calcium propionate, citric acid), evaporated apples, xanthan gum, artificial color (red 40, blue 1), citric acid, calcium carbonate, calcium sulfate, sodium stearoyl lactylate, dextrose, enzymes, agar, potato flour, white corn flour, soy lecithin, spice, guar gum, ascorbic acid added as a dough conditioner, azodicarbonamide, sodium hexametaphosphate, vitamin a palmitate.
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 19
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) and Blue 1 (E133) are 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) and Blue 1 (E133) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129) and Blue 1 (E133) 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, Blue 1, 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 sweet roll (78 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0079729021054
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Classic Danish?
Classic Danish contains 397 kcal per 100 g and about 310 kcal per serving (1 sweet roll (78 g)).
How much sugar is in Classic Danish?
Classic Danish has 26.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Classic 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 Classic Danish vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Classic Danish contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Classic Danish contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129), Blue 1 (E133) and Azodicarbonamide (E927a). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using Red 40 (E129) and Blue 1 (E133) by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars Red 40 (E129) and Blue 1 (E133) from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars Red 40 (E129) and Blue 1 (E133) 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 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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