Calories in
pancakes, plain, reduced fat
269 kcal per 100 g Pancakes, plain, reduced fat contains 269 calories per 100 grams, or about 282 calories per serving 3 pancakes. Per 100 g it provides 5.7 g protein, 57.3 g carbohydrate and 1.9 g fat.
By calories that splits 85% carbohydrate, 8% protein, 6% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving 3 pancakes | 105.0 g | 282 | 6.0 g | 60.2 g | 2.0 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per serving 3 pancakes
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving 3 pancakes |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 269 kcal | 282 kcal |
| Protein | 5.7 g | 6.0 g |
| Total fat | 1.9 g | 2.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 57.3 g | 60.2 g |
| Fibre | 1.0 g | 1.1 g |
| Sugars | 8.6 g | 9.0 g |
| Sodium | 429.0 mg | 450.5 mg |
| Potassium | 97.0 mg | 101.9 mg |
| Calcium | 57.0 mg | 59.9 mg |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 1.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 7.0 µg | 7.4 µg |
| Cholesterol | 24.0 mg | 25.2 mg |
| Water | 33.3 g | 35.0 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 174086). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How pancakes, plain, reduced fat compares
Among the 129 baked products items on this site, pancakes, plain, reduced fat ranks 93 of 129 by calorie density, against a category average of 337 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 20% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 2.1 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one serving 3 pancakes (282 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 58 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in pancakes, plain, reduced fat?
Pancakes, plain, reduced fat contains 269 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 282 calories per serving 3 pancakes. It also provides 5.7 g of protein, 57.3 g of carbohydrate and 1.9 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of pancakes, plain, reduced fat?
By calories, pancakes, plain, reduced fat is roughly 85% carbohydrate, 8% protein and 6% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a serving 3 pancakes?
About 58 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the pancakes, plain, reduced fat I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within baked products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Pancakes, plain, reduced fat". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.