How Much Sugar Is in Pancakes?
Two plain pancakes have about 6 g of sugar in the batter alone — the real sugar in a stack comes from the syrup poured on top.
in 2 medium pancakes, no syrup (77 g) · about 1.4 teaspoons
- Per serving
- 6 g
- Per 100 g
- 8 g
- Type
- Mostly natural
- In teaspoons
- ≈ 1.4 tsp
Fine in a portion — worth keeping an eye on.
Two medium pancakes, before any topping, carry about 6 g of sugar — a mix of a small amount added to the batter and natural sugar from the milk and eggs. On its own, that's a moderate, unremarkable number.
What matters is what goes on top. A standard pour of maple syrup — three to four tablespoons — adds another 35–50 g, meaning a syrup-topped stack can carry 40–55 g of sugar before you've added anything else. The pancakes are rarely the problem; the syrup is.
Lower-sugar swaps
- Top with berries and a light drizzle instead of a full pour of syrup
- Measure the syrup — one tablespoon instead of free-pouring from the bottle
Frequently asked questions
- Are pancakes high in sugar?
- The batter itself is moderate — about 6 g for two pancakes. Almost all the sugar in a typical stack comes from the syrup poured on top, not the pancakes themselves.
- How much sugar does maple syrup add to pancakes?
- A generous pour (three to four tablespoons) adds roughly 35–50 g of sugar — several times more than the pancakes themselves carry.
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Sugar values from Typical nutrition label; actual amounts vary by brand, ripeness, and recipe. Last updated 2026-08-09.