Danish Pastry (Lemon)
A Danish Pastry (Lemon) is a flaky, buttery, laminated pastry filled with a bright, tangy lemon curd or cream. Originating from Denmark, it's a popular breakfast or coffee treat in bakeries worldwide, known for its layered dough and sweet-tart citrus flavor.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This pastry is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from refined flour, butter, and sugar, with minimal protein. A single serving provides a quick energy boost and some small amounts of calcium and iron, but is generally considered an indulgent treat with around 300-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 40 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2 mg |
| Folate | 40 mcg |
Per 1 pastry (approx. 100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The unique texture comes from a labor-intensive process of folding butter into dough multiple times, creating hundreds of paper-thin layers that puff up when baked. Nutritionally, the lemon filling can offer a small dose of vitamin C, contrasting with the rich, calorie-dense pastry.
