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Scotch pancakes, homemade

Scotch pancakes are small, thick pancakes made from batter and cooked on a hot pan or griddle. The figures here describe a homemade recipe. They mainly provide carbohydrate, with some fat and protein. Per 100g, they contain 41g of carbohydrate, 9.8g of fat, 3.4g of saturated fat and 6.6g of protein.

Carbohydrate provides energy, while protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. For people monitoring their intake, the saturated fat, sugar and salt content may be worth noting. Ingredients and toppings can change the overall nutritional content, so homemade versions may differ from this recipe. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

270 kcal

Energy

1140 kJ

Fat

9.8g

of which saturates

3.4g

Carbohydrate

41g

of which sugars

7.7g

Fibre

1.7g

Protein

6.6g

Salt

0.53g

Water

42g

Cholesterol

40mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin C

Trace

Thiamin (B1)

0.11mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.16mg

Niacin (B3)

0.7mg

Vitamin B6

0.09mg

Vitamin B12

0.6µg

Folate

10µg

Calcium

96mg

Iron

1mg

Magnesium

16mg

Phosphorus

106mg

Potassium

306mg

Sodium

212mg

Zinc

0.6mg

Copper

0.07mg

Selenium

4µg

Other types of scotch pancakes

Food

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Scotch pancakes, retail

270 kcal

5.6g

9.6g

1.9g

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Recipe). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Further reading and references

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Article history

The information on this page is written and peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
  • 4 Nov 2026 | Latest version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Originally published