Danish
Danish by Hostess provides 401 kcal per 100 g, with 16.9 g of sugars and 7 g of protein. That is 47% 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 danish (142 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 401 kcal | 569 kcal | 389 | |
| Total fat | 19.7 g | 28 g | 36% | 18.1 +9% |
| Saturated fat | 8.5 g | 12 g | 60% | 7.4 +15% |
| Carbohydrates | 49.3 g | 70 g | 25% | 51.9 −5% |
| Total sugars | 16.9 g | 24 g | 31.8 −47% | |
| Dietary fiber | 1.4 g | 2 g | 7% | 1.8 −22% |
| Protein | 7 g | 10 g | 20% | 4.7 +49% |
| Salt | 1 g | 1.4 g | 0.7 +51% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9247 Cakes products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from March 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 bleached flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, palm oil and soybean oil, sugar, eggs, fructose, yeast, corn syrup, contains 2% or less of: high fructose corn syrup, glycerine, corn syrup, cocoa processed with alkali, modified corn starch, salt, sodium stearoyl lactylate, carrageenan, sodium phosphate, natural and artificial flavors, ascorbic acid, dextrose, ammonium sulfate, calcium sulfate, carrageenan, fumaric acid, nonfat milk, whey, casein, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, baking soda), guar gum, cellulose gum and gel, mono - and diglycerides, wheat gluten, soy lecithin, sorbitan monostearate, datem, enzymes, calcium propionate and sodium propionate and potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate and calcium acetate and citric acid (preservatives), turmeric and paprika and beta carotene and titanium dioxide (colors), yellow 5, yellow 6, vitamin a pamitate.
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 22
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 danish (142 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0888109010515
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Danish?
Danish contains 401 kcal per 100 g and about 569 kcal per serving (1 danish (142 g)).
How much sugar is in Danish?
Danish has 16.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is 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 Danish vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Danish contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always 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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