Pancake Calories & Nutrition (पैनकेक)

Pancake has 122 calories per 1 pancake (203 kcal per 100 g)

Breakfast Health Rating: 6/10 Best time: Breakfast
122 kcal

Pancake Calories by Serving Size

Most people measure Indian food in katoris, plates and pieces — not grams. Here is Pancake broken down the way you actually eat it.

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
1 pancake standard 60 g 122 kcal 3.4 g 12.3 g 6.5 g
100 g 100 g 203 kcal 5.7 g 20.5 g 10.8 g
2 pancakes 120 g 244 kcal 6.8 g 24.6 g 13 g
3 pancakes 180 g 366 kcal 10.2 g 36.9 g 19.5 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
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Nutrition Facts — Pancake (per 1 pancake)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 122 kcal 203 kcal 6%
Protein 3.4 g 5.7 g 7%
Carbohydrates 12.3 g 20.5 g 4%
Fat 6.5 g 10.8 g 10%
Fiber 0.4 g 0.7 g 2%
Sugar 2 g 3.3 g 4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 3.4 g · 11%
Carbs 12.3 g · 41%
Fat 6.5 g · 48%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 122 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 26 min
Cycling 17 min
Running 13 min
Yoga 35 min

Is Pancake good for weight loss?

Yes, in controlled portions

Pancake carries roughly 203 kcal per 100 g, which is high for an everyday Indian food. Because it is calorie-dense, the portion size matters far more than whether you eat it at all — weigh or eyeball your serving and fit it into your daily budget instead of cutting it out entirely.

Is Pancake good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Pancake provides about 5.7 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 2.8 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is not an efficient way to hit a protein target. Pair it with a dedicated protein source — dal, curd, paneer, eggs, soya or chicken — rather than relying on it for muscle growth.

Health tips for eating Pancake

Watch the portion and the amount of oil used. Pair with a protein source and vegetables for a balanced meal.

About Pancake

A soft griddle cake of flour, milk and egg, usually served with honey or syrup.

Frequently asked questions about Pancake

1 pancake (60 g) contains approximately 122 calories, along with 3.4 g protein, 12.3 g carbohydrates and 6.5 g fat.

1 pancake (60 g) mein lagbhag 122 calorie aur 3.4 g protein hota hai. Isme 12.3 g carbs aur 6.5 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 पैनकेक (60 ग्राम) में लगभग 122 कैलोरी और 3.4 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 12.3 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 6.5 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Pancake contains about 203 calories, 5.7 g protein, 20.5 g carbs and 10.8 g fat.

2 pancakes works out to roughly 244 calories and 6.8 g of protein in total.

Yes, in controlled portions. Pancake carries roughly 203 kcal per 100 g, which is high for an everyday Indian food. Because it is calorie-dense, the portion size matters far more than whether you eat it at all — weigh or eyeball your serving and fit it into your daily budget instead of cutting it out entirely.

Pancake contains about 5.7 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered low for Indian foods. Pair it with dal, curd, paneer or eggs to lift the protein content of the meal.

Pancake provides roughly 20.5 g of carbohydrates and 3.3 g of sugar per 100 g. That is a moderate carbohydrate load for a typical serving. Portion control and pairing with protein, vegetables or curd help blunt the blood-sugar response. Anyone managing diabetes should confirm portions with their own doctor or dietitian.

Pancake is best eaten at breakfast.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 122 calories in 1 pancake takes brisk walking for about 26 minutes, or cycling for about 17 minutes, or running for about 13 minutes, or yoga for about 35 minutes.

Compare Pancake with other foods

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Data source: nutrition values are drawn from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB) — Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM, Curr Dev Nutr 2024;8(7):103790, used under CC BY 4.0. INDB is derived from the ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT 2017 and 2004).

Serving sizes are typical Indian household portions set by FitDesi, with nutrients scaled from the per-100 g values. Figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.

Last updated: 30 October 2026

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