Pancakes serving size and weights
Here a serving of plain pancakes is counted as 1 medium pancake, which USDA weighs at 1.8 oz (50 g), with 141 calories and 3.7 g protein.
Serving sizes of plain pancakes
Every household measure USDA weighs for this food, plus 1 oz and 100 g.
| Measure | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 extra large pancake | 5.3 oz (150 g) | 423 calories | 11.1 g | 53 g | 18.1 g |
| 1 large pancake | 3.2 oz (90 g) | 254 calories | 6.7 g | 31.8 g | 10.9 g |
| 1 medium pancake | 1.8 oz (50 g) | 141 calories | 3.7 g | 17.7 g | 6 g |
| 1 silver dollar pancake | 20 g | 56 calories | 1.5 g | 7.1 g | 2.4 g |
| 1 small pancake | 20 g | 56 calories | 1.5 g | 7.1 g | 2.4 g |
| 1 miniature/bite size pancake | 10 g | 28 calories | 0.74 g | 3.5 g | 1.2 g |
| 1 oz | 1 oz (28 g) | 80 calories | 2.1 g | 10 g | 3.4 g |
| 100 g | 3.5 oz (100 g) | 282 calories | 7.4 g | 35.3 g | 12.1 g |
What 3.5 oz (100 g) of pancakes looks like
3.5 oz (100 g) of plain pancakes is 3.5 oz, or about 2 medium pancakes. It has 282 calories, 7.4 g protein, 35.3 g carbs and 12.1 g fat. One medium pancake weighs 1.8 oz (50 g).
How much pancakes for 30 g of protein
There is 7.4 g of protein in 3.5 oz (100 g) of plain pancakes, so 30 g of protein would take 14.3 oz (405 g), with 1142 calories. It is not a practical way to reach a protein target.
Raw, cooked and other forms
The same measure weighs differently once food is cooked, dried or canned, and so do the calories in it. USDA numbers for each form:
| Form | USDA measure | Calories per 3.5 oz (100 g) | Protein per 3.5 oz (100 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain pancakes | 1 medium pancake: 1.8 oz (50 g) | 282 calories | 7.4 g |
| Frozen plain pancakes | 1 pancake: 1.4 oz (40 g) | 233 calories | 5.2 g |
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Sources
Weights and nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, food portions and nutrients (FoodData Central, April 2026 release, accessed 2026-10-15)
- Plain pancakes: Pancakes, plain, FDC ID 2708304 (FoodData Central survey (FNDDS) 2024-10-31)
- Frozen plain pancakes: Pancakes, plain, frozen, FDC ID 2708295 (FoodData Central survey (FNDDS) 2024-10-31)
- Kitchen measures (1 cup = 16 tbsp, 1 tbsp = 3 tsp): NDSU Extension, Ingredient Substitutions (FN198, J. Garden-Robinson, April 2013 edition). https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/HHS/HHS-784-W.pdf (accessed 2026-10-12)
How we calculate: each household measure is the gram weight USDA lists for this food. Calories and nutrients are the USDA values per 3.5 oz (100 g) scaled to that weight. 1 oz = 28.35 g and 1 lb = 453.6 g. Cup fractions are rounded to the nearest kitchen measure. A dash (—) means USDA reports no value. How we verify.