How many carbs are in pancakes?
Three plain pancakes have about 60g of carbohydrate and 59g of net carbs. A tablespoon of maple syrup adds another 13g. Toppings quickly double the total.
Carbs by portion
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 pancakes (105g) | 60.2g | 1.1g | 59.1g |
| 100 grams | 57.3g | 1.0g | 56.3g |
Net carbs
Three pancakes have about 59g of net carbs, which is total carbs (60g) minus about 1g of fiber. Standard pancake batter is mostly refined flour with minimal fiber. Whole wheat or buckwheat pancakes have slightly more fiber. See the net carbs guide.
Glycemic index of pancakes
The glycemic index of pancakes is about 67. Pancakes have a medium-to-high glycemic index. They are made from refined flour and liquid, which cooks into a very digestible starch matrix. Buttermilk pancakes sit at the lower end of the range because the acidity slows starch digestion slightly.
For diabetes
Three plain pancakes are 60g of carbs, and most restaurant stacks are three to five pancakes plus 2 to 4 tablespoons of syrup, pushing the meal to 100g of carbs or more before accounting for juice or fruit on the side. The high GI means the rise is fast. Protein additions (eggs, bacon, cottage cheese in the batter) and smaller stack sizes are the main levers for managing pancake meals. See the diabetes carb-counting guide.
Keto and low carb
Three pancakes have about 59g of net carbs, three times a full keto day's budget. Keto pancake recipes using almond flour or coconut flour and eggs typically deliver 3 to 6g of net carbs for a similar size stack.
Good to know
The USDA data here reflects plain pancakes cooked from a standard flour-based batter. Restaurant pancakes at chains like IHOP are often much larger, with a single pancake hitting 30 to 40g of carbs. Blueberry or chocolate chip pancakes add additional carbs from mix-ins. Silver dollar pancakes (about 15g each, roughly 4 per serving) offer a way to control portion size more precisely.
Full nutrition (per 100g)
- Calories: 269.0 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 57.32g
- Fiber: 1.0g
- Sugars: 8.57g
- Protein: 5.71g
- Fat: 1.9g
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How many carbs are in pancakes?
Three plain pancakes (105g) have about 60g of carbohydrate. A single medium pancake has about 20g of carbs.
How many carbs does syrup add to pancakes?
One tablespoon of maple syrup adds about 13g of carbs. Two tablespoons, which is a light pour at a restaurant, adds about 26g.
What is the glycemic index of pancakes?
Standard pancakes have a GI of about 67, which is medium-to-high. The glucose rise is fast because the flour is refined and the batter is liquid before cooking.
Are pancakes keto?
No. Three pancakes have about 59g of net carbs. Almond flour keto pancakes have 3 to 6g of net carbs for a similar stack.
Are whole wheat pancakes lower in carbs?
Total carbs are similar, but whole wheat pancakes have more fiber, which lowers net carbs slightly and reduces the GI. They are a better option but still a high-carb food.