Calories in Pancakes
Pancakes has about 321 calories per 3 pancakes (4-inch) (114 g), or 282 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 8.4 g protein, 40.2 g carbs and 13.8 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Lab-analysed values from USDA FoodData Central (Pancakes, plain). Source: USDA FDC #2708304
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 3 pancakes (4-inch) (114 g) | 1 pancake (4-inch) (38 g) | 1 diner stack (3 large) (230 g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 282 kcal | 321 kcal | 107 kcal | 649 kcal |
| Protein | 7.4 g | 8.4 g | 2.8 g | 17 g |
| Carbohydrates | 35.3 g | 40.2 g | 13.4 g | 81.2 g |
| Fat | 12.1 g | 13.8 g | 4.6 g | 27.8 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 2.4 g | 0.8 g | 4.8 g |
| Sugar | 7 g | 8 g | 2.7 g | 16.1 g |
| Sodium | 508 mg | 579 mg | 193 mg | 1168 mg |
About Pancakes
A short stack of three homemade 4-inch buttermilk pancakes comes to about 321 kcal before toppings. The batter is mostly flour, milk and egg, so the plain pancake is moderate — it's the butter and syrup that change the picture.
Tip: Two tablespoons of maple or pancake syrup add roughly 105 kcal and a pat of butter another 35. Log them as separate items so the stack itself stays accurate.
Burn off 321 kcal
Rough estimates for a 155 lb (70 kg) adult.
- Brisk walking71 min
- Running29 min
- Cycling40 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in pancakes?+
About 321 kcal per 3 pancakes (4-inch) (114 g), or 282 kcal per 100 g. Syrup and butter are extra.
How many calories in 1 pancake (4-inch)?+
1 pancake (4-inch) (38 g) is roughly 107 kcal with 2.8 g protein, 13.4 g carbs and 4.6 g fat.
Are pancakes high in protein?+
Not really — 3 pancakes (4-inch) gives about 8.4 g protein, only 10% of its calories. Most of its energy comes from carbs.
Are pancakes good for weight loss?+
Pancakes are calorie-dense (282 kcal per 100 g), so portions add up quickly. It can still fit a weight-loss diet as an occasional food if you log the portion honestly.
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Values are averages for general information only and are not medical or dietary advice. Actual calories depend on the recipe, cooking oil and portion size. Browse all foods in our food calorie database.