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Danish biscuits Calories
Sweet, dry, crisp Danish biscuit often eaten with cold dairy desserts
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
6 piece (medium) of Danish biscuits (30 g) has 134 calories. That works out to 445 calories per 100 g. It contains 21.5 g of carbs, 2.3 g of protein, 4.3 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 5.4 µg of Selenium covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Danish biscuits Nutrition Facts
Selected: 6 piece (medium) · 30 g
134
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
21.5g
· 8% DV
Protein
2.3g
· 5% DV
Fat
4.3g
· 6% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 64% · Protein 7% · Fat 29%
Danish biscuits nutrition facts table · 6 piece (medium) (30 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 134 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.3 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.53 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 126 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.5 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 6 Pieces of Danish biscuits?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 6 piece (medium) | 30 g | 134 kcal |
| 3 piece (small) | 15 g | 67 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 40 g | 178 kcal |
| 10 piece (large) | 50 g | 223 kcal |
| 2 ounce (whole) | 57 g | 254 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 75 g | 334 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 445 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 125 g | 556 kcal |
Calculated from 445 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Danish biscuits
What are Danish biscuits (Kammerjunkere)?
Danish biscuits, called Kammerjunkere in Denmark, are small, dry, crisp biscuits traditionally served with koldskål, a chilled Danish buttermilk dessert. They are often lightly flavoured with vanilla and soften when stirred into the dessert.
How do you eat Danish biscuits?
Danish biscuits are usually crumbled over koldskål or served whole alongside it. Add them just before eating if you want them to stay crisp; they can also be enjoyed plain with coffee or tea.
What is koldskål served with Danish biscuits?
Koldskål is a chilled Danish dairy dessert, traditionally made with cultured milk products and often flavoured with lemon and vanilla. Danish biscuits are added for sweetness and crunch, making the pairing a familiar summer dish in Denmark.
What ingredients are in Danish biscuits?
Danish biscuits are commonly made with flour, butter, sugar and eggs, with a raising agent and flavourings such as vanilla in many recipes. Recipes vary, but the biscuits are baked until dry and crisp enough to accompany a cold dairy dessert.
How are Danish biscuits made at home?
You can make Danish biscuits by mixing flour, butter, sugar and eggs into a dough, shaping it into small pieces and baking them. Many traditional methods bake the biscuits a second time to make them especially dry and crisp.
What can I use instead of Danish biscuits in koldskål?
Crisp vanilla biscuits or plain sweet cookies can stand in for Danish biscuits in koldskål. They will change the flavour and may soften at a different rate, so add them shortly before serving.
Why do Danish biscuits get soggy in koldskål?
Danish biscuits absorb liquid from koldskål, so they soften the longer they sit in it. For a crisp topping, keep the biscuits separate until serving and add them to each bowl at the last moment.
How should Danish biscuits be stored after opening?
Store Danish biscuits in a tightly sealed container at room temperature, away from moisture. Humidity makes them lose their crisp texture, so close the container promptly after taking out the portion you need.
Can you freeze Danish biscuits?
Yes, Danish biscuits can be frozen in an airtight container, although freezing is rarely necessary for a dry biscuit. Keep them sealed as they thaw to reduce condensation and help preserve their crispness.
Are Danish biscuits the same as biscotti?
No, Danish biscuits and biscotti are different baked goods. Both can be crisp, but Danish biscuits are small biscuits traditionally eaten with koldskål, while biscotti are Italian biscuits commonly served with coffee for dipping.
Danish biscuits Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
Biotin
1.2µg · 4% DV
B3
0.57mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Selenium
5.4µg · 10% DV
Sodium
126mg · 5% DV
Manganese
0.11mg · 5% DV
Iron
0.72mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
35mg · 1% DV
Danish biscuits Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Danish biscuits
To burn the 134 calories in 6 piece (medium) (30 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Danish biscuits?
Danish biscuits are small, sweet, crisp biscuits from Denmark, best known as a topping for koldskål, a chilled, tangy dairy dessert. They are often broken over the bowl just before serving, so their dry crunch contrasts with the cool, creamy base. Their mild sweetness also makes them easy to nibble on their own.
In Denmark, this pairing is especially popular in summer; elsewhere, enjoy them with tea or coffee, or crumble them over yoghurt and other chilled desserts. They are mainly a carbohydrate-rich sweet, so a modest serving works well as a crunchy accent rather than the centre of a snack.
How Nutritious Is Danish biscuits?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Danish biscuits Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Danish biscuits Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Danish biscuits Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Danish biscuits Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.53g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.63g
Omega 6:3 ratio 28.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (28.5:1).
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