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Calories in pancakes

A typical serving of pancakes (1 pancake (4 in), 38 g) has about 86 calories. Per 100 g: 227 kcal, 6.4 g protein, 28.3 g carbs, 9.7 g fat. 1 pancake (77 g) comes to 175 calories. The energy comes from a mix of carbs, fat, and protein.

Calories by serving size

ServingWeightCalories
1 pancake (4 in)38 g86 kcal
1 pancake (6 in)77 g175 kcal
100 g100 g227 kcal

Macros per 100 g

6.4 g
Protein
28.3 g
Carbs
9.7 g
Fat

Worth knowing

A single 4-inch pancake is about 86 calories before syrup enters the picture. On the energy-density scale, 227 kcal per 100 g puts pancakes at the moderate end.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in pancakes?

A typical serving (1 pancake (4 in), 38 g) has about 86 calories, and 100 g has 227 kcal. Calories scale with weight, so double the portion means double the number.

How much protein is in pancakes?

There are 6.4 g of protein in 100 g of pancakes, which works out to about 2.4 g per serving (1 pancake). Treat it as an energy source rather than a protein source.

How many carbs are in pancakes?

There are 28.3 g of carbohydrate per 100 g of pancakes, or about 11 g in 1 pancake (38 g).

Where do these numbers come from?

Every value on this page comes from USDA FoodData Central, entry 175009 (SR Legacy). Serving figures are converted from the per-100-g data, so rounding can shift a total by a calorie or two.

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A note on accuracy: calculators like this one provide estimates based on population-level formulas — your real needs vary with genetics, muscle mass, medical conditions, and more. Results are for information only and are not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a prescription. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or exercise, especially if you have a health condition, are pregnant, or are under 18.

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 175009 (SR Legacy). Serving calories are computed from the per-100-g values.