Energy
middle half299 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 273 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 245–315 kcal
Based on 43 records reporting energy.
Breakfast foodsmoderate variability
Pancakes, whole grain, fast food/restaurant calories: 299 per 100 g
This exact USDA record reports 299 calories for 100 g. That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Exact USDA description: Pancakes, whole grain, fast food / restaurant
Quick facts
USDA reference amount · 100 g
- Calories
- 299 kcal
- Protein
- 7.6 g
- Carbohydrate
- 31.8 g
- Total fat
- 15.8 g
- Fiber
- 3.1 g
- Sodium
- 751 mg
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Estimated for 100 g
299calories
Pancakes, whole grain, fast food / restaurant
- Protein
- 7.6 g
- Carbs
- 31.8 g
- Fat
- 15.8 g
— means the source has no value available.
These values scale the selected reference food by weight. Ingredients, preparation, and portion size can change your meal’s estimate.
Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 299 calories for USDA reference amount at 100 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 299 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 7.6 g protein, 3.1 g fiber, and 751 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is milk, nfs, representing 43% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 6 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The reference amount and 1 large pancake answer different portion questions. Their values are scaled independently from the same per-100-gram source record.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 6–449 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2708302: “Pancakes, whole grain, fast food / restaurant.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2708302, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 surface inch” through “1 extra large pancake” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 surface inchUSDA-listed household measure | 1.9 g | 6 kcal | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 14 mg |
| 1 large pancakeUSDA-listed household measure | 90 g | 269 kcal | 6.8 g | 2.8 g | 676 mg |
| 1 extra large pancakeUSDA-listed household measure | 150 g | 449 kcal | 11.4 g | 4.7 g | 1,127 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Pancakes, waffles, French toast
The comparison set contains 43 exact records in the Pancakes, waffles, French toast USDA category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2708302’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half7.6 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 7.4 g
- Middle 50%
- 6.1–8.4 g
Based on 43 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
upper quarter3.1 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 2.4 g
- Middle 50%
- 1.8–2.9 g
Based on 43 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
upper quarter751 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 467 mg
- Middle 50%
- 409–543 mg
Based on 43 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2708302’s 100 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Iron; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Sodium. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
Iron3 mg
≈ 17% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Dietary fiber3.1 g
≈ 11% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium751 mg
≈ 33% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat3.4 g
≈ 17% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Pancakes, whole grain, fast food / restaurant,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2708323 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 surface inch to 1 extra large pancake
USDA assigns those measures 1.9 g and 150 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 6 kcal to 449 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2708323
At an equal 100 g, this record has 11.1 g less total fat than “Waffle, whole grain, fast food / restaurant.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Milk, NFS
The source formulation has 6 input rows; Milk, NFS supplies 43% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when “whole grain; fast food / restaurant” fits. Inspect FDC 2708323 when “whole grain; fast food / restaurant” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Pancakes, whole grain, fast food / restaurant
- Exact source wording
- “Pancakes, whole grain, fast food / restaurant”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708302 · FNDDS 55100065
- Named qualifiers
- whole grain · fast food / restaurant
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Waffle, whole grain, fast food / restaurant
- Exact source wording
- “Waffle, whole grain, fast food / restaurant”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708323 · FNDDS 55200130
- Named qualifiers
- whole grain · fast food / restaurant
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “whole grain” and “fast food / restaurant”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordPancakes, whole grain, fast food / restaurant | 100 g299 kcal | 299 kcal | 7.6 g | 15.8 g | 3.1 g | 751 mg |
| Waffle, whole grain, fast food / restaurant | 75 g316 kcal | 421 kcal | 8.6 g | 26.9 g | 3.5 g | 855 mg |
| Pancakes, plain, fast food / restaurant | 100 g307 kcal | 307 kcal | 7.2 g | 15.5 g | 2.1 g | 544 mg |
| Pancakes, fruit, fast food / restaurant | 100 g253 kcal | 253 kcal | 5.7 g | 12.3 g | 2.3 g | 426 mg |
| Pancakes, chocolate, fast food / restaurant | 100 g360 kcal | 360 kcal | 7.5 g | 18.7 g | 2.4 g | 470 mg |
| Pancakes, whole grain | 100 g273 kcal | 273 kcal | 7.9 g | 12.3 g | 3.2 g | 722 mg |
| French toast, fast food / restaurant | 85 g264 kcal | 310 kcal | 9.8 g | 14.3 g | 1.3 g | 357 mg |
How to compare FDC 2708302: its source amount is 100 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2708302, the 6 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 miniature/bite size pancake
30 kcal
10 g
1 silver dollar pancake
60 kcal
20 g
1 small pancake
60 kcal
20 g
1 medium pancake
150 kcal
50 g
1 large pancake
269 kcal
90 g
1 extra large pancake
449 kcal
150 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2708302, Sodium is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Sodium
751 mg≈ 33% Daily ValueCholesterol
66 mg≈ 22% Daily ValueTotal fat
15.8 g≈ 20% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2708302’s 100 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 2 calculated observations describe FDC 2708302 at 100 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion supplies 3.1 g dietary fiber, about 11% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
- The representative USDA portion contains 751 mg sodium, about 33% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 100 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 299 kcal 299 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 7.6 g 7.6 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 31.8 g 31.8 g | 12% 12% |
| Total fat | 15.8 g 15.8 g | 20% 20% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.1 g 3.1 g | 11% 11% |
| Sugars | 6.7 g 6.7 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 751 mg 751 mg | 33% 33% |
| Saturated fat | 3.4 g 3.4 g | 17% 17% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.9 g 5.9 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g 4.8 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 66 mg 66 mg | 22% 22% |
| Potassium | 243 mg 243 mg | 5% 5% |
| Calcium | 133 mg 133 mg | 10% 10% |
| Iron | 3.1 mg 3.1 mg | 17% 17% |
| Magnesium | 41 mg 41 mg | 10% 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1 µg 1 µg | 5% 5% |
| Vitamin A | 76 µg 76 µg | 8% 8% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 42.8 g 42.8 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2708302, approximate percentages divide the displayed 100 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2708302 to 6 source inputs totaling 418.5 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Pancakes, whole grain, fast food / restaurant” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
6 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Milk, NFS, Pancakes, whole wheat, dry mix, incomplete, Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
418.5 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pancakes, whole wheat, dry mix, incompleteUSDA ingredient 28324 · encyclopedia page available | 140 GM | 140 g | 33.5% |
| 2 | Milk, NFSUSDA ingredient 11100000 · encyclopedia page available | 180 GM | 180 g | 43% |
| 3 | Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg wholeUSDA ingredient 1123 · encyclopedia page available | 50 GM | 50 g | 11.9% |
| 4 | Vegetable oil, NFSUSDA ingredient 82101000 · encyclopedia page available | 28 GM | 28 g | 6.7% |
| 5 | Oil or table fat, NFSUSDA ingredient 81200100 · encyclopedia page available | 20 GM | 20 g | 4.8% |
| 6 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 0.5 GM | 0.5 g | 0.1% |
USDA shorthand in this evidence
- NFS means “not further specified.” The record intentionally leaves the exact subtype, size, or preparation unresolved.
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2708302, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Pancakes, waffles, French toast” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Pancakes, whole grain, fast food / restaurant
- USDA category
- Pancakes, waffles, French toast
- FDC ID
- 2708302
- FNDDS code
- 55100065
Closest inspectable record
Waffle, whole grain, fast food / restaurant
- USDA category
- Pancakes, waffles, French toast
- FDC ID
- 2708323
- FNDDS code
- 55200130
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 299 kcal | 421 kcal | −122 kcal |
| Protein | 7.6 g | 8.6 g | −1.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 31.8 g | 36.2 g | −4.4 g |
| Total fat | 15.8 g | 26.9 g | −11.1 g |
| Dietary fiber | 3.1 g | 3.5 g | −0.4 g |
| Sodium | 751 mg | 855 mg | −104 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 122 less calories, 1.1 g less protein, and 4.4 g less carbohydrate than “Waffle, whole grain, fast food / restaurant.”
5 of the six displayed differences clear the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations differ
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Shared listed inputs: Pancakes, whole wheat, dry mix, incomplete; Milk, NFS; Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole; Vegetable oil, NFS; and 2 more.
The ingredient codes overlap, while at least one listed amount, weight, sequence, or formulation detail differs.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 100 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 large pancake (90 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 75 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 medium waffle (75 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2708302 with FDC 2708323 at equal mass; use their 100 g and 75 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2708302 versus FDC 2708323 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full pancakes, waffles, french toast source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
Deep comparisons
Controlled comparisons that include this exact record
FDC 2708302 appears in 1 pair page that passed semantic, material-difference, source-evidence, and diversity gates. Each preserves a 100-gram denominator and both primary records.
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 2 guides place “Pancakes, whole grain, fast food / restaurant” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2708302 into a universal recipe.
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with restaurant formulation and serving size, portion size, recipe or brand, cooking fat.
For “Pancakes, whole grain, fast food / restaurant,” resolve restaurant formulation and serving size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
restaurant formulation and serving size
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
portion size
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 03
recipe or brand
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
- 04
cooking fat
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2708302 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 299 kcal per 100 g becomes 299 kcal at 100 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” We display it as a USDA reference amount because it is a database comparison point—not a suggested portion or a claim about what most people should eat.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2708302
FNDDS food code: 55100065
The scaling for FDC 2708302 can be exact while the match to “Pancakes, whole grain, fast food / restaurant” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 100 g weight, 6-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.