Starbucks

Cheese Danish

Great portion. Watch the sat fat. Light on fiber & protein.

Vegetarian

290

Calories

Protein

33g

Carbs

400mg

Sodium

Allergens

MilkEggWheat

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That would make a full meal

How many are you thinking?

2 × 290 cal = 580 cal

Here's what 2 of these means for your daily nutrition

35%

Sodium800mg

90%

Sat Fat18g

44%

Sugar22g

Higher in saturated fat. Keep that in mind for the rest of the day.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

290

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

14g18%

Saturated Fat

9g45%

Trans Fat

0.5g

Cholesterol

45mg15%

Sodium

400mg17%

Total Carbohydrates

33g12%

Dietary Fiber

1g4%

Total Sugars

11g

Protein

7g14%

* The % Daily Value 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.

Nom Score Breakdown

NomScore

Nutrients to watch

Sodium

137.9 mg/100cal

← Best

moderateTarget: <= 100

Sat Fat

3.1 g/100cal

← Best

poorTarget: <= 1

Sugar

3.8 g/100cal

← Best

moderateTarget: <= 1

Portion size

Portion

290 cal

← Best

excellentTarget: <= 400 cal

Good stuff

Fiber

0.3 g/100cal

Best →

poorTarget: >= 1.4

Protein

2.4 g/100cal

Best →

poorTarget: >= 6

Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

Nutrition verified June 2026 against Starbucks's official published data.

Ingredients

Enriched Wheat Flour

Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Ascorbic Acid, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Enzyme

Neufchatel Cheese

Pasteurized Cultured Milk And Cream, Salt, Stabilizers

Water

Butter

Cream, Natural Flavor

Sugar

Dry Whole Milk

Eggs

Yeast

Sea Salt

Sourdough

Water, Fermented Wheat Flour

Dough Conditioner

Wheat Gluten, Xanthan Gum, Ascorbic Acid, Salt, Enzymes

Lactic Acid.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Starbucks Cheese Danish healthy?

The Starbucks Cheese Danish earns a Nom Score of C (53/100). Great portion. Watch the sat fat. Light on fiber & protein.

How many calories are in the Starbucks Cheese Danish?

The Starbucks Cheese Danish has 290 calories, with 7g protein, 33g carbs, 11g sugar, and 400mg sodium.

What is in the Starbucks Cheese Danish?

The Starbucks Cheese Danish is made from 12 components: Enriched Wheat Flour, Neufchatel Cheese, Water, Butter, Sugar, Dry Whole Milk, Eggs, Yeast, Sea Salt, Sourdough, Dough Conditioner, Lactic Acid.. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the Starbucks Cheese Danish gluten-free?

No — the allergen information for the Starbucks Cheese Danish lists wheat or gluten.

Is the Starbucks Cheese Danish vegetarian or vegan?

The Starbucks Cheese Danish is marked vegetarian (but not vegan) at Starbucks.

Does the Starbucks Cheese Danish contain artificial additives?

No commonly-flagged additives (such as high-fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, or TBHQ) were found in the Starbucks Cheese Danish ingredients.

What is the Nom Score of the Starbucks Cheese Danish?

It scores C — moderate. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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