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Starbucks Cheese Danish

The Cheese Danish at Starbucks USA is Flaky, butter croissant dough with soft, warm cheese in the center. –VEGETARIAN. It starts at 290 calories in a 1 Piece, and it is a popular choice for a quick bite.

Price

$4.35

Calories

290kcal

Protein

7g

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Starbucks Cheese Danish

7 g

Protein

33 g

Carbs

14 g

Fat

Starbucks Cheese Danish Complete Information

On the Starbucks menu the Cheese Danish is filed under croissants & danishes priced at $4.35 for a 1 Piece at Starbucks (Northgate Way & I-5). A 1 Piece serving contains 290 calories.

Ingredients Summary

Enriched wheat flour, Neufchatel cheese, Water, Butter, Sugar, Dry whole milk, Eggs, Yeast, and 4 more listed in the full ingredient tree below.

Taste Profile

The Cheese Danish reads as rich and creamy and lightly sweet. Flaky, butter croissant dough with soft, warm cheese in the center. –VEGETARIAN

Health Insight

A 1 Piece Cheese Danish contains 290 calories and 11g of sugar. Order it when you want a treat; the calorie and sugar figures are too high for a daily habit.

Healthier Alternative: For a lighter option, consider the Cookie Croissant Swirl, which has 270 calories and 13g of sugar.

Nutritional Facts

Per serving • Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Total290kcal
Protein7g
10%
Carbs33g
46%
Fat14g
44%
NutrientAmount% DV
Calories290 kcal14%
Total Fat14 g22%
Saturated Fat9 g45%
Trans Fat0.5 g-
Cholesterol45 mg15%
Sodium400 mg17%
Total Carbohydrates33 g11%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugar11 g22%
Protein7 g14%

These numbers describe the default recipe. Customizations move them, sometimes by a lot. See how it ranks against the whole board on the nutrition facts page.

Most Ordered Together

Perfect Combination

Cheese Danish Customers who order the Cheese Danish often take a Pecan Cortado with it to round out the order.

$4.35

Cheese Danish

$5.45

Pecan Cortado

Combo Total$9.80420 calAdd to Calculator

Allergen Information

This item contains: Egg, Milk, Wheat

Full ingredient list
  • 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.

Published for the default build. Because blenders, ovens and steam wands are shared, a severe allergy is worth mentioning at the counter. Full details in the Starbucks allergen guide.

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Common Questions

How many calories are in a Starbucks Cheese Danish?
A Starbucks Cheese Danish contains 290 calories in its 1 Piece serving.
How much does a Starbucks Cheese Danish cost?
At Starbucks (Northgate Way & I-5), the pickup price is $4.35 for a 1 Piece. Starbucks sets prices per store, so the price at your location will differ; the Starbucks app shows the exact figure for the store you choose.
How much protein is in a Starbucks Cheese Danish?
A Starbucks Cheese Danish carries 7g of protein in its standard serving.
How much sugar is in a Starbucks Cheese Danish?
A 1 Piece Cheese Danish carries 11g of sugar. Milk contributes some of it naturally; the syrups and sauces make up the rest, so asking for fewer pumps brings it down.
Does the Starbucks Cheese Danish contain allergens?
Yes: Egg, Milk, Wheat, according to Starbucks' published allergen line. Shared prep equipment means other allergens can be present in trace amounts.