Calories in Pancakes, plain
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Pancakes, plain contains 282 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium pancake (50 g) provides about 141 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 39% from fat and 11% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for pancakes, waffles, french toast on FoodFactly (273 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 26% of the Daily Value for phosphorus, 20% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 19% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 282 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 12.1 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat C | 3 g | 15% |
| Cholesterol C | 66 mg | 22% |
| Sodium C | 508 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 35.3 g | 13% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Total sugars C | 7.1 g | |
| Protein C | 7.4 g | 15% |
| Vitamin A C | 77 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 1 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.8 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K C | 8.5 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.23 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.4 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.14 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 70 µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.38 µg | 16% |
| Choline C | 50.1 mg | 9% |
| Calcium C | 206 mg | 16% |
| Iron C | 1.5 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium C | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 326 mg | 26% |
| Potassium C | 174 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.73 mg | 7% |
| Copper C | 0.046 mg | 5% |
| Selenium C | 10.5 µg | 19% |
% 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
- Fiber2.1 gbelow the median for pancakes, waffles, french toast (median 2.4 g)
- Sugars7.1 gbelow the median for pancakes, waffles, french toast (median 7.5 g)
- Fat12.1 gabove the median for pancakes, waffles, french toast (median 10.1 g)
- Saturated fat3 gabove the median for pancakes, waffles, french toast (median 2.7 g)
- Sodium508 mgabove the median for pancakes, waffles, french toast (median 460 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water42.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.5 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 3.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.058 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.043 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.026 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.062 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.073 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.23 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.61 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.35 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.092 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.051 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 12 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 99 µg |
| Retinol C | 76 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 2 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 42.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 35 µg |
| Folate, food C | 11 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 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, plain, prepared from recipe | 227 | 6.4 g | 28.3 g | 9.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French toast, gluten free | 264 | 7.8 g | 30.6 g | 12.2 g |
| Waffle, fruit | 307 | 6.9 g | 36.2 g | 14.9 g |
| Cornbread, made from home recipe | 287 | 6.6 g | 42.9 g | 9.8 g |
| Hush puppy | 296 | 6.2 g | 40.2 g | 13.2 g |
| French toast, NFS | 273 | 10.4 g | 32.3 g | 11.4 g |
| French toast, plain | 273 | 10.4 g | 32.3 g | 11.4 g |
| French toast, fast food / restaurant | 310 | 9.8 g | 35.7 g | 14.3 g |
| Arepa Dominicana | 267 | 5.7 g | 30.5 g | 14 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 282 kcal. 1 medium pancake (50 g): about 141 kcal. 1 surface inch (1.9 g): about 5 kcal. 1 miniature/bite size pancake (10 g): about 28 kcal.
How much protein is in pancakes?
Pancakes contains 7.4 g of protein per 100 g (15% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.7 g in 1 medium pancake (50 g). About 11% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in pancakes?
Pancakes has 35.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.1 g of fiber and 7.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in pancakes?
Pancakes contains 12.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3 g is saturated (15% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does pancakes contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are phosphorus (26% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (20% DV), selenium (19% DV), Thiamin (B1) (19% DV) and Folate (B9) (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in pancakes?
100 g contains 508 mg of sodium, 22% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pancakes have the same nutrition not specified and frozen?
No. Per 100 g, pancakes, plain has 282 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708304. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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