Pancakes vs waffles
Three plain pancakes have about 270 kcal, one plain waffle about 310. The pancakes win by 40 kcal, until the syrup goes on.
The difference
40 kcal
A waffle batter usually has more butter in it, so one waffle carries more fat than a stack of three pancakes.
With syrup, the three pancakes come to about 430 kcal. Cream, chocolate spread and bacon all go on top of that.
Pancake Day or a lazy Sunday, have the one you fancy and keep an eye on the toppings.
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Questions
How many calories in pancakes with syrup?
About 430 kcal for three pancakes with syrup.
Is one waffle more than three pancakes?
Plain, yes: 310 against 270 kcal.
What is the lightest topping?
Fresh fruit or a squeeze of lemon with a little sugar adds a lot less than syrup or spread.
