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How Many Calories in Potato Pancakes?

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268
calories per 100g
99 calories per 1 medium 3-1/4 in. x 3-5/8 in., 5/8 in. thick. (37g)
6.1gProtein
27.8gCarbs
14.8gFat
3.3gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)76 kcal1.7g
100g268 kcal6.1g
1 medium 3-1/4 in. x 3-5/8 in., 5/8 in. thick.99 kcal2.3g
grams
268kcal
6.1gprotein
27.8gcarbs
14.8gfat
3.3gfibre

A potato pancakes contains 268 calories per 100g. A typical 1 medium 3-1/4 in. x 3-5/8 in., 5/8 in. thick. (37g) provides about 99 calories. Potato Pancakes is high in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.

Potato Pancakes Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (37g)
Calories268 kcal99 kcal
Protein6.1g2.3g
Carbohydrates27.8g10.3g
of which Sugars1.8g0.7g
Fat14.8g5.5g
of which Saturates2.5g0.9g
Fibre3.3g1.2g
Sodium764.0mg283mg
Potassium622.0mg230mg
Calcium32.0mg12mg
Iron1.7mg0.6mg
Vitamin C27.6mg10.2mg
Vitamin A32.0µg12µg
Selenium8.9µg3µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.2mg0.1mg

% 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in potato pancakes per 100g?

Potato Pancakes contains 268 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is potato pancakes high in calories?

A 1 medium 3-1/4 in. x 3-5/8 in., 5/8 in. thick. of potato pancakes (37g) has around 99 calories — roughly 5% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

Is potato pancakes good for weight loss?

Potato Pancakes is fairly calorie-dense at 268 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 medium 3-1/4 in. x 3-5/8 in., 5/8 in. thick. provides about 99 calories.

How much protein is in potato pancakes?

Potato Pancakes contains 6.1g of protein per 100g.

Is potato pancakes a good source of fibre?

Yes — potato pancakes provides 3.3g of fibre per 100g, which is a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 28g daily reference intake.

How does potato pancakes compare to tofu, fried?

Potato Pancakes has 268 calories per 100g, close to tofu, fried at 270 — 2 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

How many servings of potato pancakes for 20g of protein?

With 6.1g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 328g of potato pancakes to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

Other vegetables closest to potato pancakes by calories per 100g:

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Potato Pancakes (this page)268 kcal6.1g27.8g14.8g
Tofu, Fried270 kcal18.8g8.9g20.2g
Tofu, Fried, Prepared with Calcium Sulfate270 kcal18.8g8.9g20.2g
Spices, Marjoram, Dried271 kcal12.7g60.6g7.0g
Spices, Oregano, Dried265 kcal9.0g68.9g4.3g
Potatoes, Hash Brown, Home-prepared265 kcal3.0g35.1g12.5g
Radishes, Oriental, Dried271 kcal7.9g63.4g0.7g

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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.