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Calories in McDONALD'S, Hotcakes (with 2 pats margarine & syrup)

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McDONALD'S, Hotcakes (with 2 pats margarine & syrup) contains 272 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 item (221 g) provides about 601 kcal.

Roughly 68% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 27% from fat and 6% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for fast foods on FoodFactly (263 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 17% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 16% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 14% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.

The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.

272kcal per 100 g
4.1 gprotein
46.1 gcarbohydrates
8.1 gfat
601kcal in 1 item (221 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories I 272 kcal
Total fat C 8.1 g 10%
Saturated fat C 0.82 g 4%
Trans fat I 1.8 g
Cholesterol C 9 mg 3%
Sodium C 283 mg 12%
Total carbohydrates C 46.1 g 17%
Dietary fiber C 0.9 g 3%
Total sugars C 20.6 g
Protein C 4.1 g 8%
Vitamin C C 0 mg0%
Thiamin (B1) C 0.2 mg17%
Riboflavin (B2) C 0.18 mg14%
Niacin (B3) C 1.5 mg9%
Pantothenic acid (B5) C 0.48 mg10%
Vitamin B6 C 0.052 mg3%
Folate (B9) C 65 µg16%
Vitamin B12 C 0.01 µg0.4%
Calcium C 57 mg4%
Iron C 1.3 mg7%
Magnesium C 13 mg3%
Phosphorus C 177 mg14%
Potassium C 125 mg3%
Zinc C 0.29 mg3%
Copper C 0.066 mg7%
Manganese C 0.17 mg7%

% 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: 6%Carbohydrates: 68%Fat: 27%272kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 6%
  • Carbohydrates 68%
  • Fat 27%

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

Thiamin (B1)17%Folate (B9)16%Phosphorus14%Riboflavin (B2)14%Pantothenic acid (B5)10%Niacin (B3)9%Manganese7%Copper7%Iron7%Calcium4%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein4.1 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
  • Fiber0.9 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 1.4 g)
  • Sugars20.6 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 3.4 g)
  • Fat8.1 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
  • Saturated fat0.82 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 4 g)
  • Sodium283 mgin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 566 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal1.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water40.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat C0.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat C2.1 g
Sugars and starch (6)
Sucrose C7.8 g
Glucose C5.1 g
Fructose C0.18 g
Lactose C2.4 g
Maltose C5.2 g
Galactose C0 g
Other components (4)
Water C40.6 g
Ash C1.2 g
Energy I1,138 kJ
Vitamin A, IU C241 IU

Other forms of McDONALD'S

Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
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

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Bao bun, no meat 268 6.7 g 54.3 g 2.9 g
Jelly sandwich, NFS 267 5.7 g 57.5 g 2.2 g
Jelly sandwich, on white bread 267 5.7 g 57.5 g 2.2 g
Jelly sandwich, on wheat bread 265 6.9 g 55.2 g 2.4 g
Nutella sandwich on white bread 362 8 g 53.8 g 12.7 g
Cake made with glutinous rice 279 2.5 g 53.6 g 6.5 g
Light Ice Cream, soft serve, blended with milk chocolate candies 182 4 g 26.8 g 6.5 g
Nutella sandwich on wheat bread 359 9.3 g 51.3 g 12.9 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 173311. 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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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in mcDONALD'S?

100 g of mcDONALD'S has 272 kcal. 1 item (221 g): about 601 kcal.

How much protein is in mcDONALD'S?

McDONALD'S contains 4.1 g of protein per 100 g (8% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 9 g in 1 item (221 g). About 6% 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 46.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.9 g of fiber and 20.6 g of sugars.

How much fat is in mcDONALD'S?

McDONALD'S contains 8.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.82 g is saturated (4% 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) (17% DV), Folate (B9) (16% DV), phosphorus (14% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in mcDONALD'S?

100 g contains 283 mg of sodium, 12% 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 (with 2 pats margarine & syrup) has 272 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.