Fruit danish

A fruit danish is a flaky, buttery pastry originating from Denmark, typically made with laminated dough and topped with a variety of fresh or preserved fruits like apples, cherries, or berries, often finished with a sweet glaze or custard.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This pastry is high in carbohydrates and fats due to its buttery dough and sweet toppings, providing a quick energy boost but limited protein; a standard serving generally ranges from 250 to 350 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	340 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	44 g
Fat	17 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	210 mg
Iron	2 mg
Calcium	45 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg
Vitamin C	8 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.2 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.5 mg
Folate	60 mcg
Phosphorus	80 mg

Per 1 pastry (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the fruit danish exemplifies the Danish concept of 'hygge' or cozy indulgence, often enjoyed during social coffee breaks, while nutritionally, the fruit toppings can add small amounts of vitamins and fiber to an otherwise rich treat.