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McDONALD'S, Hotcakes (plain) nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Top nutrition facts for McDONALD'S, Hotcakes (plain)

McDONALD'S, Hotcakes (plain)
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 228 kcal
Glycemic load  ⓘ Glycemic Load (GL) is a metric that measures both the quality (Glycemic Index) and quantity of carbohydrates in a specific serving of food to estimate its impact on blood sugar levels. It is calculated as: (GI × Carbs in grams) / 100. 0 (low)
Net carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 37 g
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 7.3 (acidic)
TOP 11% Folate ⓘHigher in Folate content than 89% of foods
TOP 15% Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 85% of foods
TOP 18% Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 82% of foods
TOP 19% Vitamin E ⓘHigher in Vitamin E content than 81% of foods
TOP 20% Vitamin B5 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B5 content than 80% of foods

McDONALD'S, Hotcakes (plain) calories (kcal)

Calories for different serving sizes of mcDONALD'S, Hotcakes (plain) Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 228
Calories in 3 hotcakes 5.3 oz 340 149 g

Extra Nutrition facts for McDONALD'S, Hotcakes (plain)

Protein per 100 calories  ⓘ Shows how many grams of protein you get from 100 calories of this food, calculated as (protein in g ÷ calories) × 100. 2.6 g
Calories per 10 g protein  ⓘ Shows how many calories you need to eat from this food to get 10 g of protein, calculated as (calories ÷ protein in g) × 10. 380 kcal
Weight per 100 calories  ⓘ Shows how many grams of this food equal 100 kcal—higher grams mean a larger portion for the same calories. 44 g
Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio  ⓘ (monounsaturated + polyunsaturated) / saturated, ≥2 broadly recommended by major guidelines for heart health 3.6

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 69% 14% 111% 15% 47% 11% 30% 33% 0%
Calcium: 252mg of 1,000mg 25%
Iron: 5.5mg of 8mg 69%
Magnesium: 57mg of 420mg 14%
Phosphorus: 780mg of 700mg 111%
Potassium: 519mg of 3,400mg 15%
Sodium: 1074mg of 2,300mg 47%
Zinc: 1.3mg of 11mg 11%
Copper: 0.27mg of 1mg 30%
Manganese: 0.76mg of 2mg 33%
Selenium: 0µg of 55µg 0%

Mineral chart - relative view

260 mg
TOP 15%
84 mg
TOP 21%
0.25 mg
TOP 24%
358 mg
TOP 29%
1.8 mg
TOP 40%
0.09 mg
TOP 43%
19 mg
TOP 56%
173 mg
TOP 61%
0.42 mg
TOP 65%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K 1% 14% 0% 0% 75% 62% 41% 43% 18% 72% 0% 0%
Vitamin A: 9µg of 900µg 1%
Vitamin E: 2.1mg of 15mg 14%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 20µg 0%
Vitamin C: 0mg of 90mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 0.9mg of 1mg 75%
Vitamin B2: 0.8mg of 1mg 62%
Vitamin B3: 6.5mg of 16mg 41%
Vitamin B5: 2.1mg of 5mg 43%
Vitamin B6: 0.23mg of 1mg 18%
Folate: 288µg of 400µg 72%
Vitamin B12: 0µg of 2µg 0%
Vitamin K: 0µg of 120µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

96 µg
TOP 11%
0.7 mg
TOP 19%
0.71 mg
TOP 20%
0.3 mg
TOP 21%
0.27 mg
TOP 25%
3 µg
TOP 45%
2.2 mg
TOP 50%
0.08 mg
TOP 61%

Macronutrients chart

6% 6% 38% 48% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 12%
6 g of 50 g
6 g (12% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 9%
5.8 g of 65 g
5.8 g (9% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 13%
38.3 g of 300 g
38.3 g (13% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
48.2 g of 2,000 g
48.2 g (2% of DV )
Other:
1.7 g
1.7 g

Fat type information

22% 23% 55%
Saturated fat: 1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3 g

Carbohydrate type breakdown

44% 12% 3% 38% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 3.9 g
Glucose: 1.1 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 3.3 g
Maltose: 0.32 g
Galactose: 0 g

Fiber content ratio for McDONALD'S, Hotcakes (plain)

23% 4% 73%
Sugar: 8.8 g
Fiber: 1.4 g
Other: 28 g

All nutrients for McDONALD'S, Hotcakes (plain) per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Vitamin A 3µg 0% 45%
Calories 228kcal 11% 43% 4.9 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 6g 14% 58% 2.1 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Protein per 100 calories 2.6g N/A 64%
Calories per 10 g protein 380kcal N/A 33%
Weight per 100 calories 44g N/A 58%
Fats 5.8g 9% 48% 5.7 times less than CheeseCheese
Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio 3.6 N/A 20%
Net carbs 37g N/A 24% 1.5 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 38g 13% 25% 1.4 times more than RiceRice
Cholesterol 13mg 4% 42% 28.7 times less than EggEgg
Magnesium 19mg 5% 56% 7.4 times less than AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 84mg 8% 21% 1.5 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 173mg 5% 61% 1.2 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 1.8mg 23% 40% 1.4 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 8.8g N/A 21% Equal to Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 1.4g 6% 38% 1.7 times less than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.09mg 10% 43% 1.6 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.42mg 4% 65% 15 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 260mg 37% 15% 1.4 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 358mg 16% 29% 1.4 times less than White breadWhite bread
Vitamin E 0.7mg 5% 19% 2.1 times less than KiwiKiwi
Manganese 0.25mg 11% 24%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 25% 21% 1.1 times more than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 21% 25% 2.1 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 2.2mg 14% 50% 4.4 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 14% 20% 1.6 times less than Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 6% 61% 1.5 times less than OatsOats
Trans fat 0.03g N/A 26% 480.3 times less than MargarineMargarine
Folate 96µg 24% 11% 1.6 times more than Brussels sproutsBrussels sprouts
Saturated fat 1.2g 6% 55% 5.1 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated fat 1.2g N/A 55% 7.9 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 3g N/A 18% 15.8 times less than WalnutWalnut
Fructose 0.24g 0% 11% 24.6 times less than AppleApple
Omega-3 - ALA 0.32g N/A 4% 28.5 times less than Canola oilCanola oil
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g N/A 100%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g N/A 100%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.6g N/A 5% 4.7 times less than AlmondsAlmonds

NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 228
% Daily Value*
9%
Total Fat 5.8g
5.3%
Saturated Fat 1.2g
0
Trans Fat 0g
4.3%
Cholesterol 13mg
16%
Sodium 358mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate 38g
5.6%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 6g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 84mg 8.4%

Iron 1.8mg 23%

Potassium 173mg 5.1%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
limit break
ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sodium
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ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References

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  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/173299/nutrients

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