Calories in waffles (homemade)
Calories, protein, carbohydrate and fat per 100 g and per serving, from the USDA reference database — plus what actually changes the number on your plate.
Short answer
100 g of waffles (homemade) contains 291 kcal, with 7.9 g of protein, 32.9 g of carbohydrate and 14.1 g of fat.
A typical serving — 1 whole, about 75 g — is roughly 218 kcal.
That is a fairly calorie-dense food, so portion size matters.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 whole (75 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 291 kcal | 218 kcal |
| Protein | 7.9 g | 5.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 32.9 g | 24.7 g |
| Fat | 14.1 g | 10.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.9 g | 2.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 69 mg | 52 mg |
| Sodium | 511 mg | 383 mg |
| Potassium | 159 mg | 119 mg |
| Calcium | 255 mg | 191 mg |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 1.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.4 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Water | 42 g | 32 g |
Calories per serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 whole | 75 g | 218 | 5.9 g | 24.7 g | 10.6 g |
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Calories by weight
Use this table when you know the weight but not the serving:
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 73 | 2 g | 8.2 g | 3.5 g |
| 50 g | 146 | 4 g | 16.5 g | 7.1 g |
| 100 g | 291 | 7.9 g | 32.9 g | 14.1 g |
| 150 g | 437 | 11.9 g | 49.4 g | 21.2 g |
| 200 g | 582 | 15.8 g | 65.8 g | 28.2 g |
| 250 g | 728 | 19.8 g | 82.3 g | 35.3 g |
| 300 g | 873 | 23.7 g | 98.7 g | 42.3 g |
Where the calories come from
Calories come from three macronutrients: protein and carbohydrate at 4 kcal per gram, fat at 9 kcal per gram. For waffles (homemade) the split is:
- Protein: 7.9 g × 4 = 32 kcal — 11% of calories
- Carbohydrates: 32.9 g × 4 = 132 kcal — 45% of calories
- Fat: 14.1 g × 9 = 127 kcal — 44% of calories
- The energy in waffles (homemade) is spread fairly evenly across protein, carbohydrate and fat.
- For 200 kcal you can eat about 70 g.
What actually changes the number
A home-made round waffle is 291 kcal per 100 g and about 220 kcal each. Belgian waffles with pearl sugar are denser still, at 350–400 kcal per 100 g.
How accurate are these numbers?
The values on this page are reference averages from the USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy release), measured on samples of waffles as sold and prepared in the United States. Your portion will differ: produce varies by variety and ripeness, meat by cut and trim, and anything cooked by the fat and water it gained or lost.
For most foods the per-100 g figure is reliable to within about 10%. The larger uncertainty is almost always the weight of what is on your plate and the cooking fat you cannot see — the two things worth checking before you worry about the database.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100 g of waffles?
100 g of waffles (homemade) contains 291 kcal (7.9 g protein, 32.9 g carbohydrate, 14.1 g fat), according to USDA reference data.
How many calories are in a serving of waffles?
A typical serving of waffles — 1 whole, about 75 g — has roughly 218 kcal. Weigh your own portion once to see how it compares; serving sizes vary more than the food does.
How much protein is in waffles?
Waffles (homemade): 7.9 g of protein per 100 g, which is moderate. Foods above about 15–20 g per 100 g, or where protein supplies a third or more of the calories, are usually considered high-protein.
What amount of waffles equals 200 kcal?
At 291 kcal per 100 g, about 70 g of waffles equals 200 kcal.
Can I track waffles by taking a photo?
Yes. A photo calorie app like Wellix identifies waffles on the plate and estimates the portion from the image. The estimate is most accurate when you confirm the weight or the count, and tell the app about anything the camera cannot see — cooking oil, butter, dressings and sauces.
Source
Nutrition data: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central — SR Legacy, FDC ID 175039: "Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe". Values are per 100 g of edible portion. Serving weights are USDA household measures or typical retail sizes; check the label where one exists. View the USDA record.
Wellix provides general nutrition information and is not medical advice. Nutrition values are reference averages and individual foods vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.
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