Calories in Potato pancakes
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Potato pancakes contains 268 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium 3-1/4 in. x 3-5/8 in., 5/8 in. thick. (37 g) provides about 99 kcal.
Roughly 49% of its calories come from fat, with 41% from carbohydrates and 9% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 31% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 26% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 20% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 268 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 14.8 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.5 g | 12% |
| Cholesterol C | 95 mg | 32% |
| Sodium C | 764 mg | 33% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 27.8 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3.3 g | 12% |
| Total sugars C | 1.8 g | |
| Protein C | 6.1 g | 12% |
| Vitamin A C | 32 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C C | 27.6 mg | 31% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.23 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.7 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.7 mg | 10% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.76 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.45 mg | 26% |
| Folate (B9) C | 45 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.29 µg | 12% |
| Choline C | 74.2 mg | 13% |
| Calcium C | 32 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 1.7 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium C | 36 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus C | 128 mg | 10% |
| Potassium C | 622 mg | 13% |
| Zinc C | 0.7 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.18 mg | 20% |
| Manganese C | 0.26 mg | 11% |
| Selenium C | 8.9 µg | 16% |
| Fluoride C | 0.4 µg |
% 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 9%
- Carbohydrates 41%
- Fat 49%
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
- Protein6.1 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber3.3 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars1.8 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat14.8 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat2.5 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium764 mgin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water47.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 7.5 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch C | 20.9 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose C | 0.39 g |
| Glucose C | 0.76 g |
| Fructose C | 0.56 g |
| Lactose C | 0.03 g |
| Maltose C | 0.03 g |
| Galactose C | 0.03 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan C | 0.087 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.24 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.28 g |
| Leucine C | 0.44 g |
| Lysine C | 0.39 g |
| Methionine C | 0.14 g |
| Cystine C | 0.11 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.3 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.23 g |
| Valine C | 0.37 g |
| Arginine C | 0.34 g |
| Histidine C | 0.14 g |
| Alanine C | 0.27 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 1 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 1 g |
| Glycine C | 0.2 g |
| Proline C | 0.26 g |
| Serine C | 0.36 g |
Individual fatty acids (29)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.008 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 6.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.022 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.65 g |
| SFA 20:0 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.86 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.032 g |
| SFA 22:0 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 14:1 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.093 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.031 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 17:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 24:0 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c C | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (15)
| Beta-carotene C | 4 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 87 µg |
| Retinol C | 31 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 11 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) C | 0.3 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 2 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta C | 0.01 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma C | 0.13 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta C | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha C | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta C | 0 mg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols C | 9 mg |
|---|
Other components (13)
| Water C | 47.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 3.6 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,123 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 113 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) C | 0 µg |
| Folic acid C | 6 µg |
| Folate, food C | 35 µg |
| Betaine C | 3 mg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato, hash brown, ready-to-heat, with cheese | 249 | 6 g | 24 g | 15.2 g |
| Potato, french fries, with cheese, fast food / restaurant | 260 | 3.3 g | 29.8 g | 14.2 g |
| Potato, french fries, with cheese | 260 | 3.3 g | 29.8 g | 14.2 g |
| Potato, hash brown, from fast food | 272 | 2.6 g | 28.9 g | 17 g |
| Potato, hash brown, from restaurant | 272 | 2.6 g | 28.9 g | 17 g |
| Potato, french fries, with chili, fast food / restaurant | 241 | 5.2 g | 30.8 g | 10.8 g |
| Potato, french fries, with chili | 241 | 5.2 g | 30.8 g | 10.8 g |
| Potato, french fries, with chili and cheese, fast food / restaurant | 221 | 4.7 g | 24.9 g | 11.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in potato pancakes?
100 g of potato pancakes has 268 kcal. 1 medium 3-1/4 in. x 3-5/8 in., 5/8 in. thick. (37 g): about 99 kcal. 1 small 2-3/4 in. dia., 5/8 in. thick. (22 g): about 59 kcal.
How much protein is in potato pancakes?
Potato pancakes contains 6.1 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.2 g in 1 medium 3-1/4 in. x 3-5/8 in., 5/8 in. thick. (37 g). About 9% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is among the highest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in potato pancakes?
Potato pancakes has 27.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.3 g of fiber and 1.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in potato pancakes?
Potato pancakes contains 14.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.5 g is saturated (12% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does potato pancakes contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (31% DV), Vitamin B6 (26% DV), copper (20% DV), selenium (16% DV) and Pantothenic acid (B5) (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in potato pancakes?
100 g contains 764 mg of sodium, 33% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 170092. 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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