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Sweet pancake with chocolate sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Boston Chocolate Pancake (180 g) has 517 calories. That works out to 287 calories per 100 g. It contains 76.1 g of carbs, 11 g of protein, 19.4 g of fat and 3.8 g of fiber. Its 316.8 mg of Phosphorus covers 45% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
517
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
76.1g
· 28% DV
Protein
11g
· 22% DV
Fat
19.4g
· 25% DV
Fiber
3.8g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 58% · Protein 8% · Fat 34%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 517 kcal | |
| Total fat | 19.4 g | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 9.68 g | 48% |
| Trans fat | 0.22 g | |
| Sodium | 621 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 76.1 g | 28% |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Protein | 11 g | 22% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 517 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 75 g | 215 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 287 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 110 g | 316 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 150 g | 431 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 225 g | 646 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 718 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 330 g | 947 kcal |
Calculated from 287 calories per 100 g.
A Boston Chocolate Pancake is a sweet pancake served with chocolate sauce. The name does not identify one standardized recipe, so the pancake’s toppings, size, and exact preparation can vary between cafés and restaurants.
The defining feature is chocolate sauce served with the pancake, usually on top or alongside it. Whether chocolate is also mixed into the batter depends on the particular recipe, so the name alone does not guarantee chocolate chips inside.
The name alone does not establish that the pancake comes from Boston or follows a traditional Boston recipe. It is best understood as a menu-style name for a chocolate-sauce pancake unless the café explains a specific local origin.
Make a regular pancake batter, cook it in a lightly greased pan, and serve the pancake with chocolate sauce. Add the sauce just before eating so it stays on the surface instead of soaking into the pancake.
A Boston Chocolate Pancake can be served as either breakfast or dessert. Its sweet sauce makes it especially fitting as a dessert or brunch treat, while fruit or plain yogurt can make the plate feel more like breakfast.
Fresh strawberries, banana, or raspberries pair well with a Boston Chocolate Pancake because their fruity tartness balances the chocolate sauce. Add just one topping at first; extra syrup or sweet spreads can make the dish overly sweet.
Keep the chocolate sauce separate until serving to help a Boston Chocolate Pancake stay fluffy. If you are stacking several pancakes, let them release steam briefly first; covering them while hot traps moisture and softens them.
Yes, you can make a Boston Chocolate Pancake less sweet by using a smaller amount of chocolate sauce and choosing unsweetened or dark chocolate sauce. Fresh berries add flavor without needing another sugary topping.
Refrigerate leftover Boston Chocolate Pancake in a covered container once it has cooled. Store the sauce separately when possible, since sauce left on the pancake can soften it during storage; reheat only the portion you plan to eat.
Yes, freeze the pancake without its chocolate sauce for better texture. Separate the pancakes with parchment, seal them in a freezer-safe container, then thaw and warm them before adding the sauce.
Vitamins
B2
0.43mg · 33% DV
B1
0.34mg · 28% DV
B12
0.63µg · 26% DV
Biotin
7.38µg · 25% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
317mg · 45% DV
Selenium
24µg · 44% DV
Copper
0.38mg · 42% DV
Manganese
0.68mg · 30% DV
Sodium
621mg · 27% DV
Potassium ⭐
313mg · 9% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 517 calories in 1 serving (medium) (180 g):
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Boston Chocolate Pancake is a sweet pancake served with chocolate sauce. It is made from a flour-based batter cooked on a griddle; “Boston” is the menu-style name here, rather than a guarantee of a particular traditional recipe from the city.
Expect a soft, lightly fluffy pancake with a rich, sweet chocolate topping. It works as a café dessert or an indulgent breakfast, often paired with coffee or tea; fresh fruit can add a brighter contrast. Nutritionally, it is mainly a carbohydrate-rich treat, with 42.3 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. For a lighter serving, use less sauce or share it, and pair it with fruit rather than adding more sweet toppings.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
9.68g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.42g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.13g
Omega 6:3 ratio 20.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (20.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.