Energy
upper quarter196 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 111 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 94–145 kcal
Based on 41 records reporting energy.
Vegetablesmoderate variability
Potato pancake calories: 137 per 1 medium pancake (70 g)
This exact USDA record reports 137 calories for 1 medium pancake (70 g). That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
1 medium pancake · 70 g
- Calories
- 137 kcal
- Protein
- 3.1 g
- Carbohydrate
- 14.4 g
- Total fat
- 7.6 g
- Fiber
- 1.5 g
- Sodium
- 281 mg
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Estimated for 1 medium pancake · 70 g
137calories
Potato pancake
- Protein
- 3.1 g
- Carbs
- 14.4 g
- Fat
- 7.6 g
— means the source has no value available.
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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 137 calories for 1 medium pancake at 70 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 196 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 3.1 g protein, 1.5 g fiber, and 281 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is potatoes, flesh and skin, raw, representing 72.7% 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 source calls its underlying survey portion “Quantity not specified,” but it separately lists 1 medium pancake at the identical weight. We use the familiar household label here without changing the source calculation.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 7–421 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 2709552: “Potato pancake.” 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 2709552, 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 | 3.4 g | 7 kcal | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 14 mg |
| 1 medium pancakeUSDA-listed household measure | 70 g | 137 kcal | 3.1 g | 1.5 g | 281 mg |
| 1 extra large pancakeUSDA-listed household measure | 215 g | 421 kcal | 9.6 g | 4.7 g | 864 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures
The comparison set contains 41 exact records in the Mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures USDA category. Here, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2709552’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
upper quarter4.5 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 2.2 g
- Middle 50%
- 1.6–2.9 g
Based on 41 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
upper quarter2.2 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1.3 g
- Middle 50%
- 1.1–1.5 g
Based on 41 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
upper quarter402 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 225 mg
- Middle 50%
- 203–329 mg
Based on 41 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2709552’s 70 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Vitamin C; 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
Vitamin C11 mg
≈ 12% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Potassium314 mg
≈ 7% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium281 mg
≈ 12% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat1.2 g
≈ 6% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Potato pancake,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2709450 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 surface inch to 1 extra large pancake
USDA assigns those measures 3.4 g and 215 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 7 kcal to 421 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2709450
At an equal 100 g, this record has 1.4 g more dietary fiber than “Potato, scalloped, from fresh.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw
The source formulation has 6 input rows; Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw supplies 72.7% 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 the exact wording “Potato pancake” fits. Inspect FDC 2709450 when “scalloped; from fresh” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Potato pancake
- Exact source wording
- “Potato pancake”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2709552 · FNDDS 71701000
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw · Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole · Onions, raw
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Potato, scalloped, from fresh
- Exact source wording
- “Potato, scalloped, from fresh”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2709450 · FNDDS 71305030
- Named qualifiers
- scalloped · from fresh
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Potatoes, baked, flesh, without salt · Milk, NFS · Table fat, NFS
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Begin with the exact USDA description, then compare preparation, additions, and gram weight. A nearby record is useful only when its identity is closer—not simply because its name sounds familiar.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordPotato pancake | 70 g137 kcal | 196 kcal | 4.5 g | 10.8 g | 2.2 g | 402 mg |
| Potato salad, from restaurant | 138 g246 kcal | 178 kcal | 1.7 g | 11.4 g | 1.3 g | 361 mg |
| Potato, scalloped, from fresh | 125 g210 kcal | 168 kcal | 7.1 g | 9.6 g | 0.8 g | 322 mg |
| Potato, mashed, from restaurant | 125 g173 kcal | 138 kcal | 2.1 g | 7.2 g | 1.1 g | 370 mg |
| Potato, scalloped, ready-to-heat | 125 g223 kcal | 178 kcal | 6.8 g | 11 g | 0.7 g | 400 mg |
| Potato salad with egg, from restaurant | 138 g242 kcal | 175 kcal | 3 g | 11.4 g | 1.1 g | 333 mg |
| Potato, scalloped, from fresh, with meat | 125 g216 kcal | 173 kcal | 7.4 g | 10.4 g | 0.7 g | 358 mg |
How to compare FDC 2709552: its source amount is 70 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 2709552, the 6 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 miniature/bite size pancake
20 kcal
10 g
1 small pancake
49 kcal
25 g
1 medium pancake
137 kcal
70 g
1 large pancake
255 kcal
130 g
1 extra large pancake
421 kcal
215 g
1 pancake (frozen)
88 kcal
45 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2709552, Cholesterol is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Cholesterol
46.2 mg≈ 15% Daily ValueSodium
281.4 mg≈ 12% Daily ValueVitamin C
10.9 mg≈ 12% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2709552’s 70 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 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2709552 at 70 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 281 mg sodium, about 12% 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 70 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 137 kcal 196 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 3.1 g 4.5 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 14.4 g 20.6 g | 5% 7% |
| Total fat | 7.6 g 10.8 g | 10% 14% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.5 g 2.2 g | 6% 8% |
| Sugars | 0.8 g 1.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 281.4 mg 402 mg | 12% 17% |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g 1.8 g | 6% 9% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.1 g 4.4 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g 3.8 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 46.2 mg 66 mg | 15% 22% |
| Potassium | 313.6 mg 448 mg | 7% 10% |
| Calcium | 15.4 mg 22 mg | 1% 2% |
| Iron | 0.9 mg 1.3 mg | 5% 7% |
| Magnesium | 18.2 mg 26 mg | 4% 6% |
| Vitamin C | 10.9 mg 15.6 mg | 12% 17% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 µg 0.4 µg | 1% 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20.3 µg 29 µg | 2% 3% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 43.3 g 61.8 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2709552, approximate percentages divide the displayed 70 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 2709552 to 6 source inputs totaling 412.7 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Potato pancake” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
6 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw, Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole, Vegetable oil, NFS. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
412.7 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potatoes, flesh and skin, rawUSDA ingredient 11352 · encyclopedia page available | 4 | 300 g | 72.7% |
| 2 | Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg wholeUSDA ingredient 1123 · encyclopedia page available | 50 GM | 50 g | 12.1% |
| 3 | Onions, rawUSDA ingredient 11282 · encyclopedia page available | 20 GM | 20 g | 4.8% |
| 4 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 0.5 TS | 3 g | 0.7% |
| 5 | Vegetable oil, NFSUSDA ingredient 82101000 · encyclopedia page available | 2 TB | 28 g | 6.8% |
| 6 | Flour, wheat, all-purpose, enriched, bleachedUSDA ingredient 20081 · encyclopedia page available | 1.5 TB | 11.7 g | 2.8% |
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 2709552, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures” 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
Potato pancake
- USDA category
- Mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures
- FDC ID
- 2709552
- FNDDS code
- 71701000
Closest inspectable record
Potato, scalloped, from fresh
- USDA category
- Mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures
- FDC ID
- 2709450
- FNDDS code
- 71305030
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 196 kcal | 168 kcal | +28 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 7.1 g | −2.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 20.6 g | 13.5 g | +7.1 g |
| Total fat | 10.8 g | 9.6 g | +1.2 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2.2 g | 0.8 g | +1.4 g |
| Sodium | 402 mg | 322 mg | +80 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 28 more calories, 2.7 g less protein, and 7.1 g more carbohydrate than “Potato, scalloped, from fresh.”
Only this record lists Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw; Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole; Onions, raw; Vegetable oil, NFS. Only the comparison record lists Potatoes, baked, flesh, without salt; Milk, NFS; Table fat, NFS; Cheese, cheddar. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
6 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: Salt, table; Flour, wheat, all-purpose, enriched, bleached.
Listed only in this record: Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw; Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole; Onions, raw; Vegetable oil, NFS.
Listed only in the comparison: Potatoes, baked, flesh, without salt; Milk, NFS; Table fat, NFS; Cheese, cheddar.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 70 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 medium pancake (70 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 125 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (250 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2709552 with FDC 2709450 at equal mass; use their 70 g and 125 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2709552 versus FDC 2709450 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 mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
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 portion size, raw versus cooked weight, cooking method, added fat or sauce.
For “Potato pancake,” resolve portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
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.
- 02
raw versus cooked weight
Match the food state before matching the number. Cooking, draining, or added liquid can change grams and concentration even when the food name barely changes.
- 03
cooking method
Match the method named by the source—such as baked, fried, boiled, or grilled—before scaling. Preparation can change both water content and the ingredients retained in the finished food.
- 04
added fat or sauce
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 2709552 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 196 kcal per 100 g becomes 137 kcal at 70 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.” The separately listed 1 medium pancake has the same gram weight, so the familiar label can be shown without changing the calculation.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2709552
FNDDS food code: 71701000
The scaling for FDC 2709552 can be exact while the match to “Potato pancake” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 70 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.