Is danish pastry keto?
Danish pastry
Not keto No — danish pastry is not keto-friendly.
Flaky, buttery and sweet — a cheese danish has about 26 g net carbs.
Nutrition per serving
1 pastry · 71 g- Net carbs
- 26g
- Calories
- 266kcal
- Protein
- 5.7g
- Fat
- 16g
- Total carbs
- 26 g
- Fiber
- 0.7 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 129%
1.3× the daily limit
About 13.8 g of danish pastry adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 19% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 266 kcal | 374 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 26 g | 37 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.7 g | 1 g |
| Net carbs | 26 g | 36 g |
| Sugars | 4.9 g | 7 g |
| Protein | 5.7 g | 8 g |
| Fat | 16 g | 22 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is danish pastry keto?
No — danish pastry is not keto-friendly. Flaky, buttery and sweet — a cheese danish has about 26 g net carbs.
How many net carbs are in danish pastry?
1 pastry (71 g) of danish pastry has about 26 g net carbs (26 g total carbs minus 0.7 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 36 g net carbs.
How much danish pastry can I eat on keto?
About 13.8 g of danish pastry adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 19% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 129% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for danish pastry?
Try cream cheese, almond flour. See our full guide: keto substitutes for desserts & sweets.
