Pancakes or waffles with maple or fruit syrup
Pancakes or waffles are beloved breakfast staples, typically made from a batter of flour, eggs, milk, and butter, cooked on a griddle or in a patterned iron. They are most famously served drenched in sweet maple syrup or vibrant fruit syrups, and are a cornerstone of North American breakfast culture.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates and often fat, providing quick energy along with some protein and calcium from dairy. A typical serving with syrup can range from 400 to 600 calories, depending on portion size and toppings.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 60 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 30 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Selenium | 10 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg |
Per 2 medium pancakes (approx. 100 g) with 2 tablespoons (40 g) maple syrup · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Maple syrup is a unique, natural sweetener harvested from the sap of maple trees, primarily in Canada and the northeastern U.S., making it a distinct regional specialty. Nutritionally, the combination of the batter's carbs with syrup's sugars makes this a classic high-energy meal, traditionally favored before a day of physical activity.
