Food Nutrition in Pancakes
and Waffles
The basic ingredients for
pancakes are flour, milk and eggs. Therefore the nutritional value of
pancakes derives from these ingredients. Adding syrup, butter or other
common additives may increase calorie content significantly. Both pancakes
and waffles are fun snacks but should be eaten in moderation to avoid
excess calorie intake, an excessive rise in blood glucose and possible
weight gain.
Energy in Pancakes &
Waffles
A large pancake (5")
typically contains about 170 calories. This excludes extra calories for
syrups, cream or butter. A large homemade waffle (7") contains about
250 calories.
Nutrients in Pancakes &
Waffles
Pancakes and waffles are
high in carbohydrates and may contain variable amounts of protein and
fat according to ingredients.
Vitamins
Pancakes and waffles are
not a useful source of Vitamins.
Minerals
Pancakes and waffles are
not a useful source of minerals and trace elements.
Glycemic Index (GI) Value
The GI value of pancakes
and waffles typically vary according to fat content. On average the GI
value will be medium to high.
Most Nutritious Types of
Pancakes & Waffles
The most nutritious pancakes
and waffles are homemade and contain fat free milk and whole grain or
whole wheat flour with added orange or lemon juice.
Nutrition in Pancakes
Aunt
Jemima Pancakes
Betty Crocker
Pancake Mix
Blueberry Pancakes
Buckwheat Pancakes
Buttermilk Pancakes
Crepes
Egg Pancakes
Egg White Pancakes
McDonald's Hotcakes
McDonald's Hotcakes
with Syrup
Microwave Pancakes
Mini Pancakes
Oat Bran Pancakes
Pancake Mix
Pancakes, Nutrition
Pancakes with Butter &
Syrup
Potato Pancakes
Savory Pancakes
Whole Wheat Pancakes
Nutrition in Waffles
Apple
Waffles
Banana Bread Waffles
Blueberry Waffles
Egg White Waffles
Eggo Waffles
Homemade Waffles
Special K Waffles
Waffelos
Waffle Mix
Waffles, Frozen
Waffles
Weight Control, Exercise
and Nutrition
Some people who want to lose
weight make the mistake of focusing exclusively on calorie-intake and
counting calories. Although keeping track of energy intake is vital, energy
expenditure is also important. So too is diet nutrition, because when
we maintain a healthy body and metabolism, we burn calories faster. In
short, if you want to lose weight, make sure you eat a healthy diet in
order to obtain all your necessary nutrients.
More Information About
Calories and Energy Expenditure
Calorie Burning Exercise Advice
Calories Burned By Exercise
Calories in Foods
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