Cherry Danish Pastry
Source of Calories
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 433.56 g | 158% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 420.34 g | 170% |
| Sugars | 229.81 g | 657% |
| Added Sugars | 185.69 g | 371% |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.21 g | 47% |
| Protein | 45.02 g | 90% |
| Total Fat | 196.11 g | 251% |
| Saturated Fat | 118.85 g | 594% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 56.7 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.11 g | - |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 685.25 mg | 228% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 1718.65 mcg | 191% |
| Vitamin C | 14.99 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 2.56 mcg | 13% |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 744.14 mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 1143.07 mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 314.67 mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 82.95 mg | 20% |
| Iron | 12.82 mg | 71% |
| Zinc | 3.69 mg | 34% |
% DV refers to how much a single serving of an individually packaged food or supplement contributes nutritionally to your daily diet, based on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet. Generally, having 5% DV or less of a nutrient per serving is considered low, and 20% DV or more of a nutrient per serving is considered high.
Fat Composition
The suggested total fat consumption should be limited to 30% of total energy intake or less. The type of fat consumed should primarily be unsaturated fatty acids, with no more than 10% of total energy intake coming from saturated fatty acids (about 200 calories on a 2000-calorie diet) and no more than 1% of total energy intake coming from trans-fatty acids.
Vitamin Coverage
Vitamin A
191%
Vitamin C
17%
Vitamin D
13%
Vitamin E
40%
Vitamin K
14%
Vitamin B1
234%
Vitamin B2
156%
Vitamin B3
120%
Vitamin B5
71%
Vitamin B6
22%
Vitamin B7
37%
Vitamin B9
226%
Vitamin B12
60%
There are 13 essential vitamins required for the body to work properly, which are categorised into two categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Vitamins have a Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), provided by the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), which vary by age and sex. The %DV indicates how much one serving contributes to the average recommended daily intake.
Mineral Coverage
Calcium
24%
Iron
71%
Magnesium
20%
Phosphorus
46%
Potassium
24%
Sodium
32%
Zinc
34%
Copper
52%
Manganese
76%
Selenium
196%
Minerals are micronutrients, of which 13 of them are essential to the human body. The Recommended Dietary Allowance includes Calcium (1,300 mg/d), Phosphorus (1,250 mg/d), Potassium (4,700 mg/d), Sodium (2,300 mg/d), Chloride (1,500 mg/d), Magnesium (420 mg/d), Iron (18 mg/d), Zinc (11 mg/d), Copper (0.9 mg/d), Selenium (55 mcg/d), Molybdenum (45 mcg/d), Manganese (2.3 mg/d) and Iodine (150 mcg/d).
Protein Quality
Leucine
86%
Isoleucine
101%
Valine
94%
Lysine
48%
Tryptophan
123%
Threonine
78%
Phenylalanine
148%
Methionine
97%
Histidine
82%
Guidelines recommend a serving of protein with each meal and 1.2-1.6 g of protein per kg of body weight per day.
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📚 Health Research & Evidence About This Food
Danish pastry, like other sugary and starchy foods, can significantly elevate blood sugar levels due to its high carbohydrate content from sugar, flour, and dairy, with WebMD noting that highly processed foods can cause rapid blood sugar spikes. Observational evidence suggests that, as a refined carbohydrate, it may also contribute to increased cravings for similar foods by creating a vicious cycle of desire for those very foods, according to registered dietitian Anna Taylor. Furthermore, UK regulations categorize products like danish pastry under 'morning goods' and 'desserts' as high in fat, sugar, and salt (HFSS) based on the Nutrient Profiling Model (NPM), leading to marketing restrictions on their promotion and placement.
1. Can People With Diabetes Have Dessert?
Source: CDC, 2024
Summary: Sugary and starchy foods, including danish pastry, can significantly elevate blood sugar levels due to their high carbohydrate content.
Read More: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/healthy-eating/people-with-diabetes-dessert.html
2. Foods High in Carbs and Calories
Source: WebMD
Summary: Danish pastry is listed among "bad carbs" that are highly processed and can cause rapid blood sugar spikes.
3. Restricting Promotions of Products High in Fat, Sugar or Salt by Location and by Volume Price: Implementation Guidance - Gov.Uk
Source: GOV.UK, 2022
Summary: The Food (Promotion and Placement) (England) Regulations restrict the marketing and placement of products high in fat, salt, or sugar (HFSS), including categories like morning goods, in medium and large retailers to encourage healthier consumer choices.
4. Five Tips to Curb Carb Cravings
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Summary: Refined carbohydrates, such as those found in danish pastry, can create a vicious cycle of increased cravings for those very foods, according to registered dietitian Anna Taylor.
Read More: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-to-stop-carb-cravings
