Wienerbrød
Wienerbrød, literally 'Vienna bread,' is a rich, flaky Danish pastry made from a laminated dough of flour, butter, sugar, eggs, and milk, often filled with custard, jam, or nuts. Despite its name, it is a beloved staple of Danish bakeries and a key part of the 'fika' or coffee break culture.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This pastry is very high in carbohydrates and fat due to its butter-rich dough and sweet fillings, offering minimal protein. A typical serving contains roughly 300-500 calories, with the main nutrients being quick energy from sugars and fats.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 40 g |
| Fat | 19 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 15 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Potassium | 90 mg |
| Magnesium | 12 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.1 mg |
| Folate | 40 µg |
Per 1 pastry (approx. 80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Its name reflects a 19th-century Viennese baker who introduced the laminated dough technique to Copenhagen, which Danes then perfected into their own iconic version. It's so central to Danish life that the country has a national 'Wienerbrødsdag' (Danish Pastry Day) each year.