Classic Danish
Processing Score
25.7Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 53 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil, high-fructose corn syrup, plus 7 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SugarHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
079729021054
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size78 g
Amount per serving
Calories
310
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g
18%
Saturated Fat 5g
25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 230mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate 41g
15%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 4g
Calcium 100mg
8%
Iron 1.4mg
8%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
39 listed · 11 flagged for reviewENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, FERROUS SULFATE AND REDUCED IRON, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, PALM OIL, YEAST, SOYBEAN OIL, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OILS, STRAWBERRIES, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2%: CORN SYRUP, RICE FLOUR, EGG WHITES, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, WHEY, SALT, EGGS, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, CORN STARCH, PRESERVATIVES (SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, CITRIC ACID), EVAPORATED APPLES, XANTHAN GUM, RED 40, BLUE 1, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CARBONATE, CALCIUM SULFATE, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, DEXTROSE, ENZYMES, AGAR, POTATO FLOUR, WHITE CORN FLOUR, SOY LECITHIN, SPICE, GUAR GUM, ASCORBIC ACID ADDED AS A DOUGH CONDITIONER, AZODICARBONAMIDE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Classic Danish scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Contains Less Than 2%: Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottonseed Oils): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40, Blue 1): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Dough Conditioners (Azodicarbonamide): Industrial bread additives not used in home baking.
- Emulsifiers (Mono & Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Cakes & Pastries, this product is more processed than about 16% of the 11,919 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Classic Danish's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Xanthan Gum, Agar, Guar Gum.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Sodium Hexametaphosphate.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Industrial EnzymesUPF marker
In this product: Enzymes.
Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil, Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Calcium Propionate, Citric Acid).
Natural sources but industrial application.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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