Pancakes Nutrition Information

Pancakes are sweet thin cake made from a batter consisting of flour, milk, sugar and eggs, and cooked on a griddle or in a fry pan. Pancakes are traditionally eaten at breakfast and topped with a sweet syrup. There are a number of different types of pancakes including buttermilk and whole wheat, and the nutrition information varies slightly with each type of pancake.

Plain Pancakes

The nutrition for a plain pancake is based on a standard recipe and is without any butter or syrup. One 4-inch plain pancake contains 86 calories, 4g of total fat, 1g of saturated fat, 167mg of sodium, 11g of carbohydrates and 2g of protein. Most of the calories in a plain pancake come from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates act as the primary source of energy for your body. The USDA recommends you eat a diet with 45 to 65 percent of your calories from carbohydrates.

Whole-Wheat Pancakes

A whole-wheat pancake recipe uses whole-wheat flour in place of refined white flour. The USDA recommends you include more whole grains in your diet. Whole grains are higher in fiber, magnesium and selenium than refined flours. One 4-inch whole-wheat pancake contains 92 calories, 3g of total fat, 1g of saturated fat, 252mg of sodium, 13g of carbohydrates, 1.2g of fiber and 4g of protein. Eating foods high in fiber can help control hunger. Most women need 21 to 25g of fiber a day, and most men need 30 to 38g of fiber a day.

Buttermilk Pancakes

Replacing buttermilk for regular milk in a pancake recipe makes a lighter and fluffier pancake, but doesn't significantly affect the nutrition profile. One 4-inch buttermilk pancake contains 86 calories, 4g of total fat, 1g of saturated fat, 198mg of sodium, 11g of carbohydrates and 3g of protein.

Frozen Pancakes

For convenience, you can make a quick breakfast using frozen pancakes. One standard frozen pancake, including buttermilk, contains 92 calories, 2g of total fat, 0g of saturated fat, 207mg of sodium, 16g of carbohydrates and 2g of protein.

Blueberry Pancakes

Adding fruit to your pancakes can add sweetness and help you cut back on the amount of syrup you use. A typical 1/4 cup serving of table pancake syrup can add an additional 200 calories to your serving of pancakes. One 4-inch blueberry pancake contains 84 calories, 3.5g of total fat, 1g of saturated fat, 157mg of sodium, 11g of carbohydrates and 2g of protein.