Calorie comparison
Pancakes vs Waffle
Per 100 grams, pancakes is the lighter choice by 64 calories, while waffle delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Pancakes | Waffle |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 227 | 291 |
| Protein | 6 g | 8 g |
| Carbs | 28 g | 33 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 14 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🥞 Pancakes
1 pancake (38 g)
86 cal
2.3 g protein · 10.6 g carbs · 3.4 g fat
🧇 Waffle
1 waffle (75 g)
218 cal
6 g protein · 24.8 g carbs · 10.5 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, pancakes or waffle?
Per 100 g, pancakes has 227 calories and waffle has 291. Pancakes is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, pancakes or waffle?
Pancakes has 6 g of protein per 100 g; waffle has 8 g. Waffle wins on protein.
Is pancakes or waffle better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward pancakes — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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