Potato pancake nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Carbs in a Potato pancake
One hundred grams of Potato pancakes contains 27.81g of carbs.
The primary ingredient of Potato pancake is potato. Therefore, in this food, the majority of carbs come from potatoes.
Macronutrients chart
Carbs per serving size
The serving size for potato pancake is one medium pancake (37g) containing 10.3g of carbs.
Carbohydrate type breakdown
The majority (20.88g) of the carbohydrates in 100g Potato pancakes are starch, as shown in the chart below.
The sugar content in 100 g is 1.79g.
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Soluble or insoluble fiber
100g of this food provides 3.3g of dietary fiber. Most of the fiber comes from potatoes, though half of its fiber content is lost if unpeeled.
According to the study, the two soluble and insoluble fiber types are present in potatoes. As a result, the insoluble fiber content in Potato pancakes improves digestive health, while the soluble fiber content lowers cholesterol levels (1).
Fiber content ratio for Potato pancake
Net carbs in a Potato pancake
Potato pancakes provide 27.81g of carbs per 100 g, 3.3g of which is fiber. Therefore, the net carb content of this food is equal to 24.51g.
Potato pancake calories
A 100g serving of Potato pancake provides 268 calories. It means that it is an average-calorie food. These calories are likely derived from 27.8g carbs, 14.8g fats, and 6.1g proteins. Potato pancake provides 13% of the daily calorie needs.
Calories per serving
The serving size of this food is one medium (37g). This amount of Potato pancake provides 99.2 calories.
Calories per ingredient
The main ingredients of a classic Potato pancake are potato, onion, egg, flour, vegetable oil, and butter. Remember that this is a sample recipe, and the preparation method may differ.
The calorie value of a Potato pancake can change based on the ingredients, their type, and quantity. The table below mentions the calories given by each of the ingredients listed above.
| Ingredient | Size | Calories |
| Potato | 1120g | 862.4 |
| Onion | 150g | 60 |
| Egg | 130g | 201.5 |
| Flour | 30g | 109.2 |
| Vegetable oil | 82g | 724.8 |
| Butter | 85g | 609.5 |
Comparison
According to our database, Potato pancake is high in calories.
Potatoe pancakes' calorie content is almost 3.5 times higher than potatoes'. This food has more calories than the pancake itself.
With the help of the table below, you can compare the calorie contents of Potato pancakes and other foods.
| Food | Calories per 100g |
| Sweet potato chips | 532 |
| Potato pancake | 268 |
| Potato bread | 266 |
| Pancake | 227 |
| Potato wedges | 123 |
| Mashed potato | 89 |
| Potato | 77 |
| Potato soup | 74 |
Burning estimates
The table below shows how much time and what kind of activity are required to burn 99.2 calories (one medium pancake 3-1/4 in. x 3-5/8 in., 5/8 in. thick.). The MET technique, or Metabolic Equivalent of a Task, was used to calculate this (2) (3).
| One medium pancake - 70kg person | One medium pancake - 100kg person | |
| Walking | 24 min | 17 min |
| Cycling | 12 min | 8 min |
| Running | 12 min | 9 min |
REFERENCES
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3650507/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4428382/
- 2011 Compendium of Physical Activities
Important nutritional characteristics for Potato pancake
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 268 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 25 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 medium 3-1/4 in. x 3-5/8 in., 5/8 in. thick. (37 grams) |
| 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. | -6.7 (alkaline) |
Potato pancake calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 268 | |
| Calories in 1 small 2-3/4 in. dia., 5/8 in. thick. | 59 | 22 g |
| Calories in 1 medium 3-1/4 in. x 3-5/8 in., 5/8 in. thick. | 99 | 37 g |
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin chart - relative view
Protein quality breakdown
Fat type information
All nutrients for Potato pancake per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% | 35% |
5.7 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 6.1g | 14% | 57% |
2.2 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 15g | 23% | 23% |
2.3 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% | 16% |
1.9 times less than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 25g | N/A | 28% |
2.2 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 28g | 9% | 28% |
Equal to Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% | 13% |
3.9 times less than Egg
|
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 3% | 50% |
7.3 times less than Egg
|
| Magnesium | 36mg | 9% | 28% |
3.9 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% | 43% |
3.9 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 622mg | 18% | 10% |
4.2 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 1.7mg | 21% | 44% |
1.6 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 1.8g | N/A | 61% |
5 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 3.3g | 13% | 25% |
1.4 times more than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.18mg | 20% | 33% |
1.3 times more than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 6% | 61% |
9 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Starch | 21g | 9% | 91% |
1.4 times more than Potato
|
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 18% | 57% |
1.4 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 764mg | 33% | 10% |
1.6 times more than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 4% | 39% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | 73% |
6.3 times less than Kiwi
|
| Manganese | 0.26mg | 11% | 47% | |
| Selenium | 8.9µg | 16% | 61% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 13% | 38% |
1.7 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 13% | 52% |
1.3 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 1.7mg | 10% | 61% |
5.7 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.76mg | 15% | 43% |
1.5 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.45mg | 34% | 28% |
3.8 times more than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29µg | 12% | 55% |
2.4 times less than Pork
|
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | 61% |
37.6 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folate | 41µg | 10% | 37% |
1.5 times less than Brussels sprouts
|
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 12% | 42% |
2.4 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Choline | 74mg | 13% | 58% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.7g | N/A | 39% |
2.6 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.5g | N/A | 14% |
6.3 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.09mg | 0% | 80% |
3.5 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.24mg | 0% | 81% |
3 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.28mg | 0% | 81% |
3.3 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0% | 83% |
5.5 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.39mg | 0% | 78% |
1.2 times less than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0% | 80% |
1.4 times more than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0% | 82% |
2.2 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0.37mg | 0% | 80% |
5.5 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.14mg | 0% | 83% |
5.3 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Fructose | 0.56g | 1% | 88% |
10.5 times less than Apple
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 51% |
690 times less than Salmon
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | N/A | 40% |
182.5 times less than Salmon
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% |
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References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.