The Calories in Belgian Waffles

A Belgian waffle uses yeast batter instead of traditional pancake batter to provide a lighter batter. A Belgian waffle is also larger and has deeper pockets than a regular waffle. The calorie content of a Belgian waffle is highly dependent on its toppings.

Calories

This nutritional information applies to a plain Belgium waffle. A Belgian waffle contains 342 calories, according to Buddy Slim. This provides 17.1 percent of the daily value for calories, assuming a standard diet of 2,000 calories per day.

Calories

The calories in a Belgian waffle consist of 224 calories from carbohydrates, 90 calories from fat and 28 calories from protein. The carbohydrate content in a Belgian waffle is 57 g, which is about 19 percent of the daily value for carbohydrates. A Belgian waffle also contains 10 g of fat, or about 16 percent of the daily value for fat. The protein content in a Belgian waffle is 7 g, which is about 15 percent of the daily value for protein.

Saturated Fat

The fat content in a Belgian waffle includes 4 g of saturated fat , which is about 36 calories. This represents 20 percent of the daily value for saturated fat.

References

• Buddy Slim: Belgium Waffles
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Food Labeling Guide