by Although pancakes are undoubtedly loved by many, if you want to lose weight, the number of calories in pancakes matters. Pancakes are a carbohydrate-based dish that is typically preferred as a breakfast food across cultures.
They are easy to make and can be prepared with very few ingredients. Refined wheat flour, sugar, milk, and eggs are used to make pancakes in most cases, and the recipe can be modified to include several other ingredients as well. In this article we analyze the calories in pancakes and some recipes that can help you lose weight.
Calories in Pancakes
For a typical serving of 232 grams along with the syrup and butter, the calories and nutritional values in pancakes are as follows:
- Calories: 520 calories
- Fat: 14 g
- Sodium: 1104mg
- Carbohydrates: 90.9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 0 g
- Protein: 8.3g
Syrup contributes to the total carbohydrate content and calories in pancakes. However, it is not considered an added sugar. Because pancakes are made from refined flour, they contain no fiber.
Pancakes made with regular butter can contain high amounts of sodium, and people on a low-sodium diet can use unsalted butter to make their pancakes. Aside from the calories in pancakes, they contain very small amounts of protein.
Low calorie pancakes to try
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<p>Although pancakes are loved by many, they do not contain any significant amount of nutrients other than carbohydrates and sodium and should not be counted among the nutrient dense foods. </p>
<p>Additionally, their low protein content doesn’t make them ideal for building muscle either. Carbs and calories in pancakes can lead to weight gain. Keto pancakes and low-calorie pancakes made with artificial sweeteners and low-carb flour may be a safer option to consume.</p>
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<p>Indranil Biswas is a Nutritionist and Personal Trainer with a Diploma in Dietetics and Personal Training specializing in Sports Nutrition and Strength Training.</p>
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