McDonald’s Hotcakes
McDonald’s hotcakes are served with real butter and a side of sweet maple flavored hotcake syrup.
One standard order of three hotcakes contains:
Read this fast food nutrition guide for a complete overview of the nutritional value, ingredients, and allergens in McDonald’s hotcakes breakfast plate.
McDonald’s Hotcakes Nutritional Information
Nutritional information in this guide is based on the standard recipe and formulation for a single serving measured as three pancakes with butter and maple flavored syrup.
Daily Value
Daily value (%DV) indicates the amount of a specific nutrient in breakfast dish, relative to the recommended daily limit. Use %DV to compare foods and select the best option for your dietary goals.
As shown in the chart below, McDonald’s pancakes with syrup are high in saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.
Serving size: 1 Order
% DAILY VALUE
Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).
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%DV |
Level | |
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Saturated Fat |
32% |
HIGH |
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Sodium |
23% |
HIGH |
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Added Sugars |
79% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calories; individual needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower
Calories
There are 580 calories in McDonald’s Hotcakes breakfast.
Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per serving:
Carbohydrates contribute 70% of the total calories. Dietary fats make up about 23% of the total calories, and the remaining 7% is from protein.
McDonald’s Hotcakes
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on nutrition facts provided by McDonald’s fast food restaurant. Actual calories may vary as a result of how the pancakes are prepared and any variation in the amount of butter and syrup is consumed.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 580 CALORIES
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per 3 Hotcakes (with butter & syrup)
Red indicates %DV is high.
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Calories |
580 |
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%DV | ||
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Total Fat |
15g |
19% |
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Saturated Fat |
6g |
32% |
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Trans Fat |
0g | |
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Cholesterol |
40mg |
14% |
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Sodium |
530mg |
23% |
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Carbohydrates |
101g |
37% |
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Dietary Fiber |
2g |
8% |
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Total Sugars |
45g | |
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Added Sugars |
40g |
79% |
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Protein |
9g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Total Fat
Each serving of three pancakes has 15 grams of total fat, including 6 grams of saturated fat. That is high.
Saturated fat contributes approximately 55 calories, 9% of the total 580 calories per serving.
SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING
Sodium and Cholesterol
One serving of McDonald’s Hotcakes breakfast contains 530 milligrams of sodium, 23% of the FDA-recommended daily limit of 2,300 milligrams.
In addition, the breakfast meal contains 40 milligrams of dietary cholesterol, 13% of the recommended daily limit.
Sugars
A standard order of McDonald’s hotcakes contains 45 grams of total sugars, including 40 grams of added sugars. That is high.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest limiting calories from added sugars to less than 10% of total calories. The amount of added sugars in the pancakes equates to nearly 80% of the suggest limit for an entire day.
Compare the pancakes to the fast food chain’s McGriddles sandwich or the Egg & Cheese croissant sandwich from Burger King. Check the amount of saturated fat and sodium to discover if any of the breakfast items are a good option for your diet plan.
Hotcakes Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients in the breakfast dish, including the hotcakes, butter, and syrup.
Ingredients in Hotcakes
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Pancakes |
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Water, Enriched Flour, Whey, Corn Flour, Soybean Oil, Sugar, Eggs, Leavening, Dextrose, Emulsifier, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavors, Beta Carotene (for color), Soy Lecithin |
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Salted Whipped Butter |
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Sweet Cream and Salt. |
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Syrup |
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Corn Syrup, Sugar, Water, Natural Flavors, Potassium Sorbate, and Caramel Color. |
Allergens
McDonald’s hotcakes are made with ingredients that contain egg, milk, soy, wheat.
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Nutrition facts and ingredients source: McDonald’s. Pancake image courtesy of McDonald’s. Original designs created by Nutrition & Ingredients for the purposes of research and commentary related to fast food reviews.