Even if you've never been to Denmark, you've probably eaten a Danish pastry. Cream cheese danishes are popular for breakfast and dessert and typically include ingredients such as eggs, sugar, cream cheese and chopped nuts, according to recipe resource Food.com.
Calories
According to the nutrition information website MyFitnessPal, a typical cream cheese danish contains 190 calories. If you base your diet on the suggested caloric intake of 2,000 per day, then one cream cheese danish provides 9.5 percent of your recommended daily calories.
Fat Content
Because of the cream cheese and eggs, cream cheese danishes tend to be high in fat. MyFitnessPal notes that each one contains 11 g of fat, with 4 g of saturated fat. The American Heart Association suggests you limit saturated fat intake to about 16 g per day, as it may cause cardiovascular problems.
Carbohydrate Content
Cream cheese danishes are rich in carbohydrates, with 21 g per danish, according to MyFitnessPal. Of these carbohydrates, 9 g come from sugar, while none come from fiber.
Protein Content
Each cream cheese Danish provides 3 g of protein, according to MyFitnessPal. Protein is an essential nutrient that supports the structure of your body's tissues. You must consume protein daily, as your body cannot store it for later use.
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