Calories in Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe
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Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe contains 227 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 64 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 39% from fat and 11% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in baked products on FoodFactly, where the median is 365 kcal per 100 g across 522 foods.
100 g provides 27% of the Daily Value for selenium, 22% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 17% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 227 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 9.7 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat ? | 2.1 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol ? | 59 mg | 20% |
| Sodium ? | 439 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 28.3 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 6.4 g | 13% |
| Vitamin A C | 54 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0.3 mg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.28 mg | 22% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.6 mg | 10% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.41 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.046 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 56 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.22 µg | 9% |
| Calcium ? | 219 mg | 17% |
| Iron ? | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium ? | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus ? | 159 mg | 13% |
| Potassium ? | 132 mg | 3% |
| Zinc ? | 0.56 mg | 5% |
| Copper ? | 0.049 mg | 5% |
| Manganese ? | 0.2 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 14.9 µg | 27% |
% 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 11%
- Carbohydrates 50%
- Fat 39%
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
- Protein6.4 gbelow the median for baked products (median 6.7 g)
- Fat9.7 gbelow the median for baked products (median 11 g)
- Saturated fat2.1 gbelow the median for baked products (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium439 mgabove the median for baked products (median 433 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water52.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 2.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 4.4 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.08 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.24 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.3 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.51 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.32 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.15 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.12 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.32 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.24 g |
| Valine ? | 0.34 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.28 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.15 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.25 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.42 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 1.6 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.2 g |
| Proline ? | 0.58 g |
| Serine ? | 0.36 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0.005 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 3.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0.036 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0.021 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0.012 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.028 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.031 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.12 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 1.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.51 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 2.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.51 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.078 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol C | 53 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 52.9 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 2.6 g |
| Energy ? | 950 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 196 IU |
| Folic acid C | 26 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 12 µg |
Other forms of Pancakes
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pancakes, plain, frozen, ready-to-heat, microwave (includes buttermilk) Frozen | 239 | 5.9 g | 43.3 g | 4.7 g |
| Pancakes, whole wheat, dry mix, incomplete Dried or dry | 350 | 10.5 g | 74.1 g | 1.3 g |
| Pancakes, plain, dry mix, complete (includes buttermilk) Dried or dry | 368 | 9.8 g | 73.7 g | 3.1 g |
| Pancakes, blueberry, prepared from recipe | 222 | 6.1 g | 29 g | 9.2 g |
| Pancakes, buckwheat, dry mix, incomplete Dried or dry | 340 | 10.9 g | 71.3 g | 2.7 g |
| Pancakes, special dietary, dry mix Dried or dry | 349 | 8.9 g | 73.9 g | 1.4 g |
| Pancakes, plain, reduced fat | 269 | 5.7 g | 57.3 g | 1.9 g |
| Pancakes, gluten-free, frozen, ready-to-heat Frozen | 215 | 3.3 g | 40.3 g | 4.6 g |
| Pancakes, plain, dry mix, complete, prepared Dried or dry | 194 | 5.2 g | 36.7 g | 2.5 g |
| Pancakes, plain, dry mix, incomplete (includes buttermilk) Dried or dry | 355 | 10 g | 73.6 g | 1.7 g |
| Pancakes, plain, dry mix, incomplete, prepared Dried or dry | 218 | 7.8 g | 28.9 g | 7.7 g |
| Pancakes, whole-wheat, dry mix, incomplete, prepared Dried or dry | 208 | 8.5 g | 29.4 g | 6.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk | 229 | 7.7 g | 25 g | 10.8 g |
| Pie, pumpkin, prepared from recipe | 204 | 4.5 g | 26.4 g | 9.3 g |
| Pierogi | 195 | 5.3 g | 29.6 g | 6.1 g |
| Pie, banana cream, prepared from mix, no-bake type | 251 | 3.4 g | 31.6 g | 12.9 g |
| Pie, coconut custard, commercially prepared | 260 | 5.9 g | 30.2 g | 13.2 g |
| Turnover or hot pocket, meatless | 198 | 5.1 g | 27 g | 7.8 g |
| Pie, blueberry, prepared from recipe | 245 | 2.7 g | 33.5 g | 11.9 g |
| Turnover, seafood | 207 | 9.4 g | 24.6 g | 7.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in pancakes?
100 g of pancakes has 227 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 64 kcal. 1 pancake, 4" dia (38 g): about 86 kcal. 1 pancake, 6" dia (77 g): about 175 kcal.
How much protein is in pancakes?
Pancakes contains 6.4 g of protein per 100 g (13% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.8 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 11% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other baked products, that is below the median (median 6.7 g).
How many carbs are in pancakes?
Pancakes has 28.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in pancakes?
Pancakes contains 9.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.1 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does pancakes contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (27% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (22% DV), calcium (17% DV), Thiamin (B1) (17% DV) and Folate (B9) (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in pancakes?
100 g contains 439 mg of sodium, 19% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pancakes have the same nutrition not specified and frozen?
No. Per 100 g, pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe has 227 kcal, while pancakes, plain, frozen, ready-to-heat, microwave (includes buttermilk) has 239 kcal. Processing 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 175009. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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