McDonald's Hotcakes: 580 calories
- 9gProtein
- 101gCarbs
- 15gFat
- 530mgSodium
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Official U.S. values from McDonald's USA Nutrition Calculator, last checked October 25, 2026. Restaurants change recipes, so values in your area can differ.
McDonald's Hotcakes nutrition facts
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotcakes | 580 | 9g | 101g | 15g | 530mg | 6g | 45g | 2g | 29% |
The McDonald's Hotcakes is about 29% of a 2,000-calorie day and 23% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
Hotcakes in our menu change log
- October 25, 2026: Re-checked all existing items against McDonald's live U.S. nutrition data (no changes) and added saturated fat, sugar and fiber. Added Quarter Pounder Deluxe, Bacon Quarter Pounder, Double Cheeseburger, Daily Double, 40-piece McNuggets, McCrispy sandwiches, McCrispy Strips, Snack Wraps, McGriddles, breakfast bagels and biscuits, Hotcakes, Big Breakfast, Sausage Burrito, Oatmeal, Kids Fries, Apple Slices, cones, sundaes, cookie, shakes, smoothies, Frozen Coke, orange juice, unsweetened iced tea and a new McCafé coffee category. New fountain sodas were not added because McDonald's publishes them both with and without ice.
Every menu change we have logged
How the Hotcakes ranks
- The Hotcakes is the 7th highest in calories of the 21 items in the McDonald's “Breakfast” menu, and 20th for protein per calorie.
- Across the 144 items of the same kind we track at 9 chains, it is the 25th highest in calories; their average is 436 calories.
How to make a McDonald's order lighter
- Order the Egg McMuffin instead: 270 fewer calories, 17g protein.
- Order the Sausage Burrito instead: 270 fewer calories, 13g protein.
- Order the Egg and Cheese Biscuit instead: 190 fewer calories, 13g protein.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the McDonald's Hotcakes takes about 131 minutes of brisk walking, 60 minutes of running (5 mph) or 60 minutes of cycling. Figures from Harvard Health’s calories-burned table; heavier people burn calories faster.
Compared with other restaurants
Similar-calorie breakfast items at other chains (same size where the chain has one):
- Taco Bell Grande Toasted Breakfast Burrito (Bacon): 570 calories, 23g protein
- Panera Bread Wake-Up BLT Asiago Everything Bagel Stack: 570 calories, 27g protein
- Dunkin' Sausage, Egg & Cheese on English Muffin: 560 calories, 21g protein
- Subway 6" Bacon, Egg & Cheese: 550 calories, 26g protein
- Chick-fil-A Chicken Egg & Cheese Biscuit: 550 calories, 27g protein
Questions people ask
The McDonald's Hotcakes has 580 calories, with 9g of protein, 101g of carbs and 15g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
The Egg McMuffin has 310 calories, 270 fewer, and still keeps most of the protein.
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