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How Many Calories in a McDonald's Hotcakes (plain)?

✓ Nutrition data reviewed against USDA FoodData Central and Public Health England guidance by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Last reviewed: 27 October 2026.

Fact-checked against original USDA source data by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Not a registered dietitian — nutrition figures are sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central, not independently assessed medical advice.

340
calories per 3 hotcakes 5.3 oz
228 calories per 100g

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8.9gProtein
57.1gCarbs
8.6gFat
2.1gFibre
grams
340kcal
8.9gprotein
57.1gcarbs
8.6gfat
2.1gfibre

A McDonald's Hotcakes (plain) contains 340 calories per 3 hotcakes 5.3 oz (149g), with 8.9g protein, 57.1g carbs and 8.6g fat. Track it precisely with a digital kitchen scale.

McDonald's Hotcakes (plain) Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer serving (149g)Per 100g
Calories340 kcal228 kcal
Protein8.9g6.0g
Carbohydrates57.1g38.3g
of which Sugars13.1g8.8g
Fat8.6g5.8g
of which Saturates1.8g1.2g
Fibre2.1g1.4g
Sodium533mg358.0mg
Potassium258mg173.0mg
Calcium125mg84.0mg
Iron2.7mg1.8mg
Vitamin C0.0mg0.0mg
Vitamin A4µg3.0µg
Selenium0µg0µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.4mg0.3mg

% of Daily Value (per 100g)

Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.

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Good to know

Customisations (extra cheese, sauce, no bun) change the numbers meaningfully — the figures here are for the standard menu item as sold.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in a McDonald's Hotcakes (plain)?

A McDonald's Hotcakes (plain) contains 340 calories per 3 hotcakes 5.3 oz.

Is a McDonald's Hotcakes (plain) unhealthy?

A McDonald's Hotcakes (plain) has 340 calories and 8.6g of fat per serving — fine occasionally, best in moderation.

Similar items by calorie count

Other fast food items closest to mcdonald's hotcakes (plain) by calories per 100g:

ItemCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
McDonald's Hotcakes (plain) (this page)228 kcal6.0g38.3g5.8g
Chick-Fil-A Chick-n-Strips228 kcal21.4g10.4g11.2g
McDonald's Egg McMuffin228 kcal13.6g21.7g9.7g
McDonald's Premium Crispy Chicken Classic Sandwich228 kcal12.1g25.5g8.7g
Taco Bell Original Taco with Beef, Cheese and Lettuce229 kcal8.9g19.9g12.7g
Taco Bell Soft Taco with Steak225 kcal11.8g17.2g12.1g
KFC Fried Chicken, Original Recipe, Breast, Meat and Skin with Breading231 kcal21.9g6.3g13.1g

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Figures from the USDA FoodData Central Branded Foods dataset (CC0 1.0).