Scallion pancake calories

蔥油餅

A flaky, pan-fried flatbread made from wheat dough rolled with oil and chopped scallions, sold at breakfast shops and night markets, often with an egg.

Illustration of Scallion pancake

Quick answer

A typical serving of Scallion pancake (1 pancake, about 120 g) has about 430 kcal. Most servings fall between 300 and 650 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.

Calories
430 kcal
Protein
7 g
Carbs
46 g
Fat
25 g

Nutrition facts per serving

Serving: 1 pancake, about 120 g, about 120 g.

NutrientAmountShare of calories
Calories430 kcal100%
Protein7 g6%
Carbohydrates46 g42%
Fat25 g51%

Calories in common versions

VersionTypical calories
With an egg (cong you bing jia dan)520 kcal
Deep-fried with an egg (Hualien style)620 kcal
Half a pancake220 kcal

What drives the calories

  • Oil is rolled into the dough to make the layers, and more oil is used to fry it.
  • Fat gives about half of the calories.
  • An egg adds about 90 kcal.

How to make it lighter

  • Share one pancake, or eat half.
  • Choose a pan-fried pancake instead of the deep-fried version.
  • Pair it with unsweetened soy milk instead of sweet milk tea.

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Scallion pancake calorie questions

How many calories are in a scallion pancake?

A scallion pancake of about 120 g has about 430 kcal. With an egg, it has about 520 kcal. A deep-fried pancake with an egg has about 620 kcal.

Is scallion pancake high in fat?

Yes. A pancake has about 25 g of fat, because oil goes into the dough and into the pan.

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