Calories in Pancakes, plain, reduced fat
Generic food Bread and Baked Goods
Pancakes, plain, reduced fat contains 269 kcal per 100 g. A 1 serving 3 pancakes (105 g) provides about 282 kcal.
Roughly 85% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 8% from protein and 6% from fat (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 44% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 40% of the Daily Value for selenium and 30% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 269 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 1.9 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 24 mg | 8% |
| Sodium L | 429 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 57.3 g | 21% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars L | 8.6 g | |
| Protein L | 5.7 g | 11% |
| Vitamin A C | 7 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.9 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.36 mg | 30% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.24 mg | 19% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 2.9 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.039 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 177 µg | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.1 µg | 4% |
| Choline C | 13.7 mg | 2% |
| Calcium L | 57 mg | 4% |
| Iron L | 1.7 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium C | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus L | 190 mg | 15% |
| Potassium C | 97 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.52 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0.093 mg | 10% |
| Selenium C | 22 µg | 40% |
% 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 8%
- Carbohydrates 85%
- Fat 6%
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
- Protein5.7 gbelow the median for baked products (median 6.7 g)
- Fiber1 gin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 2.4 g)
- Sugars8.6 gbelow the median for baked products (median 9.5 g)
- Fat1.9 gin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 11 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium429 mgbelow the median for baked products (median 433 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water33.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.53 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.99 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.52 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.1 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.011 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 66 µg |
| Retinol C | 6 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 3 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water C | 33.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 1.7 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,127 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 24 IU |
| Folic acid C | 92 µg |
| Folate, food C | 20 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA FNDDS |
|---|---|
| Calories | 264 kcal |
| Protein | 7.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 36.1 g |
| Fat | 9.7 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Sugars | 7.2 g |
| Sodium | 519 mg |
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, 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, plain, prepared from recipe | 227 | 6.4 g | 28.3 g | 9.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bread, lard, Puerto Rican style | 282 | 7.3 g | 56.1 g | 3.3 g |
| Bread, pita with fruit | 279 | 8.2 g | 59.5 g | 1.1 g |
| Bagels, cinnamon-raisin | 274 | 9.8 g | 55.2 g | 1.7 g |
| Bagels, plain, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes onion, poppy, sesame) | 264 | 10.6 g | 52.4 g | 1.3 g |
| Bagel | 264 | 10.6 g | 52.4 g | 1.3 g |
| Bread, raisin | 270 | 8.8 g | 52.2 g | 3.3 g |
| Bread, white, commercial | 263 | 9.5 g | 50 g | 2.8 g |
| Interstate Brands Corp, Wonder Hamburger Rolls | 273 | 8.1 g | 50.8 g | 4.2 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 269 kcal. 1 serving 3 pancakes (105 g): about 282 kcal.
How much protein is in pancakes?
Pancakes contains 5.7 g of protein per 100 g (11% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in 1 serving 3 pancakes (105 g). About 8% 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 57.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber and 8.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in pancakes?
Pancakes contains 1.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does pancakes contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (44% DV), selenium (40% DV), Thiamin (B1) (30% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (19% DV) and Niacin (B3) (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in pancakes?
100 g contains 429 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, reduced fat has 269 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 174086. 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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