Classic short stack with butter and maple syrup
A classic short stack is a serving of two or three fluffy, thick pancakes, typically made from a simple batter of flour, eggs, milk, and baking powder. They are a quintessential breakfast staple in North America, especially the United States and Canada, often served hot off the griddle with a pat of butter and a generous drizzle of pure maple syrup.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in carbohydrates from the flour and syrup, with a moderate amount of fat from the butter and any oil in the batter. It provides quick energy but is relatively low in protein and fiber, with a typical serving containing roughly 400-600 calories depending on size and toppings.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 520 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbs | 78 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 36 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
| Calcium | 220 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.8 mg |
| Folate | 65 mcg |
Per 3 pancakes (approx. 170 g) with 1 tbsp butter (14 g) and 2 tbsp maple syrup (40 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the short stack is an iconic symbol of American diner and comfort food culture. Nutritionally, the pure maple syrup is unique as it's a natural sweetener containing minerals like manganese and zinc, though it's still primarily a source of sugar.
