How we scored it
This apple danish is heavily processed with multiple additives and contains harmful ingredients such as palm oil, sugar, and corn syrup. While it includes some beneficial ingredients like apples and cinnamon, the overall processing level and presence of several unhealthy components significantly lower its healthiness score.
Nutrition facts
| Per 1 danish | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 290 | |
| Total fat | 18g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 105mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 30g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugars | 13g | |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
Jason's Deli's published nutrition. Percentages are of the daily value on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Key ingredients
8Palm OilBad
Palm oil is often associated with environmental concerns and contains saturated fats, which may impact health if consumed excessively.
See more about Palm Oil →SugarBad
Sugar adds sweetness but can contribute to excess calorie intake and blood sugar spikes when consumed in large amounts.
See more about Sugar →Modified CornstarchBad
Modified cornstarch is a processed additive used as a thickener, with limited nutritional value and potential concerns over processing.
See more about Modified Cornstarch →MaltodextrinBad
Maltodextrin is a highly processed carbohydrate that can cause rapid blood sugar increases.
See more about Maltodextrin →Corn SyrupBad
Corn syrup is a sweetener with high fructose content, linked to health concerns when consumed in excess.
See more about Corn Syrup →Corn StarchBad
Corn starch is a processed carbohydrate used as a thickener, offering limited nutritional benefit.
See more about Corn Starch →Potassium SorbateBad
Potassium sorbate is a preservative used to inhibit mold growth, which some consumers prefer to avoid.
See more about Potassium Sorbate →GlycerinBad
Glycerin is a sweetener and humectant that is processed and may be viewed negatively by some consumers.
See more about Glycerin →More desserts at Jason's Deli
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