Pancakes: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of pancakes has 227 kcal. 1 pancake (6 in) (77 g): 175 kcal.
Pancakes is in the family Grains, breads & pasta. Per 100 g it provides 6.4 g protein, 28.3 g carbohydrates and 9.7 g fat: about 50% of its calories come from carbohydrates.
What pancakes provides most
- High in selenium: 14.9 µg per 100 g, 27 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin B2 (riboflavin): 0.28 mg per 100 g, 22 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of calcium: 219 mg per 100 g, 17 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin B1 (thiamin): 0.2 mg per 100 g, 17 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of folate (vitamin B9): 56 µg per 100 g, 14 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of protein: 6.4 g per 100 g, 13 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: sodium: 439 mg.
Pancakes per serving
The serving is 1 pancake (6 in), 77 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 pancake (6 in) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 227 kcal | 175 kcal |
| Protein | 6.4 g | 4.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28.3 g | 21.8 g |
| Fat | 9.7 g | 7.5 g |
| Sodium | 439 mg | 338 mg |
Pancakes nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 227 kcal | — |
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13 % |
| Total fat | 9.7 g | 12 % |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g | 11 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.5 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.4 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 59 mg | 20 % |
| Carbohydrates | 28.3 g | 10 % |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 54 µg | 6 % |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg | 0 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.2 mg | 17 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.28 mg | 22 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 1.6 mg | 10 % |
| B6 | 0.05 mg | 3 % |
| B9 · Folate | 56 µg | 14 % |
| B12 | 0.22 µg | 9 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 219 mg | 17 % |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10 % |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 4 % |
| Phosphorus | 159 mg | 13 % |
| Potassium | 132 mg | 3 % |
| Sodium | 439 mg | 19 % |
| Zinc | 0.56 mg | 5 % |
| Selenium | 14.9 µg | 27 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.51 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0.01 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other grains, breads & pasta
Of 16 foods in this family on Micela, pancakes ranks 12th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🍘 Rice cracker | 416 | 10 g |
| 2 | 🥐 Croissant | 406 | 8.2 g |
| 3 | 🥣 Oats | 389 | 16.9 g |
| 4 | 🍿 Popcorn | 387 | 12.9 g |
| 5 | 🥨 Pretzel | 384 | 10 g |
| 6 | 🌾 Wheat | 340 | 13.2 g |
| 7 | 🧇 Waffle | 291 | 7.9 g |
| 8 | 🫓 Flatbread | 275 | 9.1 g |
| 9 | 🥖 Baguette | 272 | 10.8 g |
| 10 | 🍞 Bread | 266 | 8.8 g |
| 11 | 🥯 Bagel | 264 | 10.6 g |
| 12 | 🥞 Pancakes | 227 | 6.4 g |
| 13 | 🍝 Pasta | 158 | 5.8 g |
| 14 | 🍚 Rice | 130 | 2.7 g |
| 15 | 🍺 Barley | 123 | 2.3 g |
| 16 | 🌱 Quinoa | 120 | 4.4 g |
Among Micela's 180 foods, pancakes is in the top 10 for calcium (9th).
Where it comes from
They existed in ancient Greece; the syrup stack is American.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories do pancakes have?
100 g of pancakes has 227 kcal. 1 pancake (6 in) (77 g) has 175 kcal.
How much protein do pancakes have?
6.4 g per 100 g; 4.9 g in 1 pancake (6 in).
How many carbs do pancakes have?
28.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals do pancakes have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: selenium, 27 %; vitamin B2 (riboflavin), 22 %; calcium, 17 %; vitamin B1 (thiamin), 17 %.
Where does pancakes come from?
They existed in ancient Greece; the syrup stack is American. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 18293 · Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe · Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe
One serving (1 pancake (6 in)) is about 9% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers