Calories in McDONALD'S, Hotcakes (plain)
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McDONALD'S, Hotcakes (plain) contains 228 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 3 hotcakes 5.3 oz (149 g) provides about 340 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 23% from fat and 10% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fast foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 263 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 25% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 24% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 21% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories I | 228 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 5.8 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.2 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol M | 13 mg | 4% |
| Sodium M | 358 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 38.3 g | 14% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Total sugars M | 8.8 g | |
| Protein M | 6 g | 12% |
| Vitamin A ? | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.7 mg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.27 mg | 21% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 2.2 mg | 14% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.71 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.077 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) M | 96 µg | 24% |
| Calcium M | 84 mg | 6% |
| Iron M | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium M | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 260 mg | 21% |
| Potassium M | 173 mg | 4% |
| Zinc M | 0.42 mg | 4% |
| Copper M | 0.091 mg | 10% |
| Manganese M | 0.25 mg | 11% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 10%
- Carbohydrates 67%
- Fat 23%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein6 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Sugars8.8 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 3.4 g)
- Fat5.8 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat1.2 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium358 mgin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water48.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 3.9 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 1.1 g |
| Fructose M | 0.24 g |
| Lactose M | 3.3 g |
| Maltose M | 0.32 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (25)
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.32 g |
|---|---|
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 2.7 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.68 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.44 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.019 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 1.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.32 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.012 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t,t M | 0.018 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 2.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Beta-carotene M | 34 µg |
|---|---|
| Retinol M | 0 µg |
Other components (4)
| Water M | 48.2 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 1.7 g |
| Energy I | 954 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 57 IU |
Other forms of McDONALD'S
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH | 282 | 11.3 g | 26.4 g | 14.6 g |
| McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger | 263 | 13 g | 27.8 g | 11.8 g |
| McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER | 244 | 14.1 g | 22.2 g | 11.6 g |
| McDONALD'S, Hamburger | 264 | 12.9 g | 30.3 g | 10.1 g |
| McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese | 258 | 14.6 g | 20 g | 14.2 g |
| McDONALD'S, BIG MAC | 257 | 11.8 g | 20.1 g | 15 g |
| McDONALD'S, french fries | 323 | 3.4 g | 42.6 g | 15.5 g |
| McDONALD'S, Southern Style Chicken Biscuit | 304 | 11.9 g | 30.6 g | 14.9 g |
| McDONALD'S, RANCH SNACK WRAP, Crispy | 275 | 11.5 g | 23.2 g | 15.1 g |
| McDONALD'S, RANCH SNACK WRAP, Grilled Cooked | 222 | 13.8 g | 18.4 g | 10.3 g |
| McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES | 312 | 8.4 g | 31.3 g | 17.8 g |
| McDONALD'S, Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGRIDDLES | 283 | 10.8 g | 22 g | 17.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noodle pudding | 209 | 5.9 g | 31 g | 7.4 g |
| LEAN POCKETS, Ham N Cheddar | 230 | 10.3 g | 32.5 g | 6.5 g |
| Lean Pockets, Meatballs & Mozzarella | 240 | 10.5 g | 32.3 g | 7.7 g |
| Bao bun | 273 | 11.2 g | 39.8 g | 7.6 g |
| Rice with raisins | 162 | 2.7 g | 32.1 g | 2.6 g |
| Pizza, cheese, with fruit, thin crust | 230 | 9.5 g | 30 g | 8.1 g |
| Pizza, cheese, with fruit, medium crust | 239 | 10 g | 30.8 g | 8.5 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, tamale, corn | 186 | 3.5 g | 26.7 g | 7.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in mcDONALD'S?
100 g of mcDONALD'S has 228 kcal. 3 hotcakes 5.3 oz (149 g): about 340 kcal.
How much protein is in mcDONALD'S?
McDONALD'S contains 6 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8.9 g in 3 hotcakes 5.3 oz (149 g). About 10% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fast foods, that is in the lowest quarter (median 12.1 g).
How many carbs are in mcDONALD'S?
McDONALD'S has 38.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.4 g of fiber and 8.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in mcDONALD'S?
McDONALD'S contains 5.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.2 g is saturated (6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does mcDONALD'S contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (25% DV), Folate (B9) (24% DV), phosphorus (21% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (21% DV) and Pantothenic acid (B5) (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in mcDONALD'S?
100 g contains 358 mg of sodium, 16% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does mcdonald's have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, mcDONALD'S, Hotcakes (plain) has 228 kcal, while mcDONALD'S, RANCH SNACK WRAP, Grilled has 222 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 173299. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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