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Potato pancakes nutrition facts
A typical portion of potato pancakes (1 medium 3-1/4 in. x 3-5/8 in., 5/8 in. thick.; 37 g, potato pancakes) has 100 calories and 2g of protein (USDA FoodData Central). USDA lists 2 descriptions of it: per 100 g they range from 196 calories (potato pancake) to 268 (potato pancakes).
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
USDA values per 100 g for Potato pancakes, scaled to the portion. Check the USDA record.
- Protein per 100 g
- 6.1g
- more than 42% of 8,218 USDA reference foods
- Calories per 100 g
- 268
- more than 68% of reference foods
- Sodium per 100 g
- 764mg
- more than 91% of reference foods
1 medium 3-1/4 in. x 3-5/8 in., 5/8 in. thick. weighs 37 g in USDA's record for Potato pancakes (FDC 170092).
Where the calories come from: 41% carbohydrate, 49% fat and 9% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Also rich in
- Vitamin C10 mg in 1 medium 3-1/4 in. x 3-5/8 in., 5/8 in. thick. (37 g), 11% of the Daily Value
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC 170092), every nutrient the record reports; FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9.
Every form of potato pancakes USDA describes
Potato pancakes has the most calories per 100 g (268); the fewest: Potato pancake (196)
| USDA description | Calories | Protein | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato pancakes | 268 | 6.1 g | 14.8 g | 764 mg |
| Potato pancake | 196 | 4.5 g | 10.8 g | 402 mg |
Every nutrient in this record (115)
The portion is 1 medium 3-1/4 in. x 3-5/8 in., 5/8 in. thick. (37 g); % DV is for that portion.
Energy, macronutrients and sugars (20)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2.25 g | 6.08 g | 4% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.46 g | 14.8 g | 7% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 10.3 g | 27.8 g | 4% |
| Ash | 1.33 g | 3.59 g | |
| Energy | 99.2 kcal | 268 kcal | |
| Starch | 7.73 g | 20.9 g | |
| Sucrose | 0.14 g | 0.39 g | |
| Glucose | 0.28 g | 0.76 g | |
| Fructose | 0.21 g | 0.56 g | |
| Lactose | 0.011 g | 0.030 g | |
| Maltose | 0.011 g | 0.030 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Water | 17.7 g | 47.8 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.66 g | 1.79 g | |
| Galactose | 0.011 g | 0.030 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.22 g | 3.30 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 35.1 mg | 95.0 mg | 12% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.92 g | 2.50 g | 5% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.38 g | 3.73 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.78 g | 7.52 g |
Minerals (11)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 11.8 mg | 32.0 mg | 1% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.62 mg | 1.67 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 13.3 mg | 36.0 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus, P | 47.4 mg | 128 mg | 4% |
| Potassium, K | 230 mg | 622 mg | 5% |
| Sodium, Na | 283 mg | 764 mg | 12% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.26 mg | 0.70 mg | 2% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.067 mg | 0.18 mg | 7% |
| Fluoride, F | 0.15 µg | 0.40 µg | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.096 mg | 0.26 mg | 4% |
| Selenium, Se | 3.29 µg | 8.90 µg | 6% |
Vitamins (34)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retinol | 11.5 µg | 31.0 µg | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 11.8 µg | 32.0 µg | 1% |
| Carotene, beta | 1.48 µg | 4.00 µg | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.085 mg | 0.23 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0.11 µg | 0.30 µg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.11 µg | 0.30 µg | 1% |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.74 µg | 2.00 µg | |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 32.2 µg | 87.0 µg | |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.0037 mg | 0.010 mg | |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.048 mg | 0.13 mg | |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.0037 mg | 0.010 mg | |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.0037 mg | 0.010 mg | |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 10.2 mg | 27.6 mg | 11% |
| Thiamin | 0.058 mg | 0.16 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin | 0.064 mg | 0.17 mg | 5% |
| Niacin | 0.62 mg | 1.67 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.28 mg | 0.76 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.17 mg | 0.45 mg | 10% |
| Folate, total | 15.2 µg | 41.0 µg | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.11 µg | 0.29 µg | 4% |
| Choline, total | 27.5 mg | 74.2 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.0 µg | 2.70 µg | 1% |
| Folic acid | 2.22 µg | 6.00 µg | |
| Folate, food | 12.9 µg | 35.0 µg | |
| Folate, DFE | 16.6 µg | 45.0 µg | 4% |
| Betaine | 1.11 mg | 3.00 mg | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 µg | 0 µg |
Amino acids (18)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tryptophan | 0.032 g | 0.087 g | |
| Threonine | 0.089 g | 0.24 g | |
| Isoleucine | 0.10 g | 0.28 g | |
| Leucine | 0.16 g | 0.44 g | |
| Lysine | 0.14 g | 0.39 g | |
| Methionine | 0.051 g | 0.14 g | |
| Cystine | 0.039 g | 0.10 g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.11 g | 0.30 g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.085 g | 0.23 g | |
| Valine | 0.14 g | 0.37 g | |
| Arginine | 0.13 g | 0.34 g | |
| Histidine | 0.052 g | 0.14 g | |
| Alanine | 0.099 g | 0.27 g | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.37 g | 1.01 g | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.37 g | 1.01 g | |
| Glycine | 0.073 g | 0.20 g | |
| Proline | 0.097 g | 0.26 g | |
| Serine | 0.13 g | 0.36 g |
Fatty acids (30)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFA 4:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00037 g | 0.0010 g | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00074 g | 0.0020 g | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.0019 g | 0.0050 g | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.0081 g | 0.022 g | |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.67 g | 1.80 g | |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.24 g | 0.65 g | |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.00074 g | 0.0020 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.33 g | 3.60 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 2.45 g | 6.61 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.32 g | 0.86 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.012 g | 0.032 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.0030 g | 0.0080 g | |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.0011 g | 0.0030 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00074 g | 0.0020 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.034 g | 0.093 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.011 g | 0.031 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00037 g | 0.0010 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00037 g | 0.0010 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Phytosterols | 3.33 mg | 9.00 mg | |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.00037 g | 0.0010 g | |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.0015 g | 0.0040 g | |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00037 g | 0.0010 g | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0 g | 0 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 170092: every value the record reports, per 100 g as USDA gives it and scaled to the portion; Daily Values: 21 CFR 101.9.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, Foundation Foods and Survey foods), April 30, 2026 release.
Questions
How many calories are in potato pancakes?
100 in 1 medium 3-1/4 in. x 3-5/8 in., 5/8 in. thick. (37 g) of potato pancakes; 196 to 268 per 100 g across USDA's descriptions.
How much protein is in potato pancakes?
2g in 1 medium 3-1/4 in. x 3-5/8 in., 5/8 in. thick.; 6.1 g per 100 g.
How much sodium is in potato pancakes?
280mg in 1 medium 3-1/4 in. x 3-5/8 in., 5/8 in. thick.; 764 mg per 100 g. Salt added in cooking changes it: USDA lists salted and unsalted forms separately where it measured both.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- the survey foods and their portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov