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Potato pancake nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Potato pancakes
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Article author photo Ani Harutyunyan by Ani Harutyunyan | Last updated on September 18, 2023
Medically reviewed by Jack Yacoubian Article author photo Jack  Yacoubian
Potato pancake

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

7% 15% 27% 47% 4%
Protein:
Daily Value: 12%
6.08 g of 50 g
12%
Fats:
Daily Value: 23%
14.76 g of 65 g
23%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 9%
27.81 g of 300 g
9%
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
47.77 g of 2,000 g
2%
Other:
3.58 g

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

92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g

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

6% 12% 82%
Sugar: 1.79 g
Fiber: 3.3 g
Other: 22.72 g

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.

IngredientSizeCalories
Potato1120g862.4
Onion150g60
Egg130g201.5
Flour30g109.2
Vegetable oil82g724.8
Butter85g609.5

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.

FoodCalories per 100g
Sweet potato chips532
Potato pancake268
Potato bread266
Pancake227
Potato wedges123
Mashed potato89
Potato77
Potato soup74

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 personOne medium pancake - 100kg person
Walking24 min17 min
Cycling12 min8 min
Running12 min9 min

REFERENCES

  1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3650507/
  2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4428382/
  3. 2011 Compendium of Physical Activities
Article author photo Ani Harutyunyan
Education: General Medicine at YSMU
Last updated: September 18, 2023
Medically reviewed by Jack Yacoubian

Important nutritional characteristics for Potato pancake

Potato pancake
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 268
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 24.51 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are 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)
TOP 10% Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 90% of foods
TOP 10% Sodium ⓘHigher in Sodium content than 90% of foods
TOP 13% Cholesterol ⓘHigher in Cholesterol content than 87% of foods
TOP 14% Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 86% of foods
TOP 16% Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 84% of foods

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

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49% 41%
Calcium: 32 mg of 1,000 mg 3%
Iron: 1.67 mg of 8 mg 21%
Magnesium: 36 mg of 420 mg 9%
Phosphorus: 128 mg of 700 mg 18%
Potassium: 622 mg of 3,400 mg 18%
Sodium: 764 mg of 2,300 mg 33%
Zinc: 0.7 mg of 11 mg 6%
Copper: 0.18 mg of 1 mg 20%
Manganese: 0.26 mg of 2 mg 11%
Selenium: 8.9 µg of 55 µg 16%
Choline: 74.2 mg of 550 mg 13%

Mineral chart - relative view

Potassium
622 mg
TOP 10%
Sodium
764 mg
TOP 10%
Magnesium
36 mg
TOP 28%
Copper
0.18 mg
TOP 33%
Calcium
32 mg
TOP 43%
Iron
1.67 mg
TOP 44%
Manganese
0.26 mg
TOP 47%
Phosphorus
128 mg
TOP 57%
Choline
74.2 mg
TOP 58%
Zinc
0.7 mg
TOP 61%
Selenium
8.9 µg
TOP 61%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
Vitamin A: 113 IU of 5,000 IU 2%
Vitamin E : 0.23 mg of 15 mg 2%
Vitamin D: 0.3 µg of 10 µg 3%
Vitamin C: 27.6 mg of 90 mg 31%
Vitamin B1: 0.158 mg of 1 mg 13%
Vitamin B2: 0.173 mg of 1 mg 13%
Vitamin B3: 1.672 mg of 16 mg 10%
Vitamin B5: 0.757 mg of 5 mg 15%
Vitamin B6: 0.448 mg of 1 mg 34%
Folate: 41 µg of 400 µg 10%
Vitamin B12: 0.29 µg of 2 µg 12%
Vitamin K: 2.7 µg of 120 µg 2%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin C
27.6 mg
TOP 16%
Vitamin B6
0.448 mg
TOP 28%
Folate
41 µg
TOP 37%
Vitamin B1
0.158 mg
TOP 38%
Vitamin A
113 IU
TOP 41%
Vitamin B5
0.757 mg
TOP 43%
Vitamin D
0.3 µg
TOP 50%
Vitamin B2
0.173 mg
TOP 52%
Vitamin B12
0.29 µg
TOP 55%
Vitamin B3
1.672 mg
TOP 61%
Vitamin K
2.7 µg
TOP 61%
Vitamin E
0.23 mg
TOP 73%

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Threonine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Valine Histidine 94% 69% 60% 49% 56% 40% 52% 61% 61%
Tryptophan: 87 mg of 280 mg 31%
Threonine: 240 mg of 1,050 mg 23%
Isoleucine: 280 mg of 1,400 mg 20%
Leucine: 442 mg of 2,730 mg 16%
Lysine: 389 mg of 2,100 mg 19%
Methionine: 137 mg of 1,050 mg 13%
Phenylalanine: 300 mg of 1,750 mg 17%
Valine: 369 mg of 1,820 mg 20%
Histidine: 141 mg of 700 mg 20%

Fat type information

18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g

All nutrients for Potato pancake per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 268kcal 13% 35% 5.7 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 6.08g 14% 57% 2.2 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 14.76g 23% 23% 2.3 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 27.6mg 31% 16% 1.9 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 24.51g N/A 28% 2.2 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 27.81g 9% 28% Equal to RiceRice
Cholesterol 95mg 32% 13% 3.9 times less than EggEgg
Vitamin D 0.3µg 3% 50% 7.3 times less than EggEgg
Iron 1.67mg 21% 44% 1.6 times less than BeefBeef
Calcium 32mg 3% 43% 3.9 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 622mg 18% 10% 4.2 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 36mg 9% 28% 3.9 times less than AlmondAlmond
Sugar 1.79g N/A 61% 5 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 3.3g 13% 25% 1.4 times more than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.18mg 20% 33% 1.3 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.7mg 6% 61% 9 times less than BeefBeef
Starch 20.88g 9% 91% 1.4 times more than PotatoPotato
Phosphorus 128mg 18% 57% 1.4 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 764mg 33% 10% 1.6 times more than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 113IU 2% 41% 147.8 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 4% 39%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2% 73% 6.3 times less than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Selenium 8.9µg 16% 61%
Manganese 0.26mg 11% 47%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 13% 38% 1.7 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 13% 52% 1.3 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 1.67mg 10% 61% 5.7 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.76mg 15% 43% 1.5 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.45mg 34% 28% 3.8 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 12% 55% 2.4 times less than PorkPork
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2% 61% 37.6 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 41µg 10% 37% 1.5 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Saturated Fat 2.5g 12% 42% 2.4 times less than BeefBeef
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g N/A 39% 2.6 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 7.52g N/A 14% 6.3 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0% 80% 3.5 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.24mg 0% 81% 3 times less than BeefBeef
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0% 81% 3.3 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 0.44mg 0% 83% 5.5 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.39mg 0% 78% 1.2 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.14mg 0% 80% 1.4 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0% 82% 2.2 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.37mg 0% 80% 5.5 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.14mg 0% 83% 5.3 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Fructose 0.56g 1% 88% 10.5 times less than AppleApple
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 51% 690 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g N/A 40% 182.5 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g N/A 100%

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 268
% Daily Value*
23%
Total Fat 15g
9%
Saturated Fat 2g
Trans Fat g
32%
Cholesterol 95mg
33%
Sodium 764mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate 28g
12%
Dietary Fiber 3g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 6g
Vitamin D 11mcg 2%

Calcium 32mg 3%

Iron 2mg 25%

Potassium 622mg 18%

*
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

Low in Cholesterol
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 ⓘ 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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No Trans Fats
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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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Low in Saturated Fats
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 ⓘ 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 Sodium
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 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
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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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Potato pancake nutrition infographic

Potato pancake nutrition infographic
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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.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

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