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Hotcakes with Butter and SyrupMcDonald's calories & macros
A McDonald's Hotcakes with Butter and Syrup has 593 calories (2,481 kJ), with 9.1 g protein, 18.2 g fat and 97.1 g carbs per serve. That is about 29% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.
D1.5 g protein per 100 kcal - poor protein density on Macro Menu's S to F scale
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Full nutrition
| Per serve | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 2,481 kJ (593 kcal) |
| Protein | 9.1 g |
| Fat, total | 18.2 g |
| - saturated | 7.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 97.1 g |
| - sugars | 44.5 g |
| Sodium | 578 mg |
As published by McDonald's.
How it compares with other McDonald's breakfast
Of the 23 breakfast on the McDonald's menu, Hotcakes with Butter and Syrup ranks 22nd of 23 for protein and is the 21st lowest in calories. The category average is 438 kcal, so this one is above average by 155 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Brekkie McWrap | 502 | 2,100 | 20.2 | 29.4 | 37.8 |
| Birdie Brekkie McWrap | 516 | 2,159 | 18.3 | 33.5 | 34.7 |
| Double Sausage & Egg McMuffin | 521 | 2,180 | 32.3 | 31.7 | 26.3 |
| Hotcakes with Butter and Syrup | 593 | 2,481 | 9.1 | 18.2 | 97.1 |
| Big Brekkie Burger | 750 | 3,138 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 54.0 |
| Mega Brekkie Wrap | 861 | 3,602 | 45.8 | 53.7 | 53.8 |
Sorted by calories, showing the items either side of this one. See every McDonald's breakfast item.
Quick answers
How many calories are in a McDonald's Hotcakes with Butter and Syrup?
A McDonald's Hotcakes with Butter and Syrup has 593 calories, which is 2,481 kilojoules, per serve as sold in Australia.
How much protein is in McDonald's's Hotcakes with Butter and Syrup?
9.1 g of protein, which works out to 1.5 g per 100 kcal - rated D (poor) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
2,481 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 2,481 kJ is roughly 29% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at McDonald's?
Within McDonald's breakfast it is the 21st lowest of 23. The lowest-calorie option in that category is Hash Brown at 143 kcal, and the highest-protein is Mega Brekkie Wrap with 45.8 g.
More McDonald's breakfast
Double Sausage & Egg McMuffin521 kcal · 32.3 g protein
Birdie Brekkie McWrap516 kcal · 18.3 g protein
Deluxe Brekkie McWrap502 kcal · 20.2 g protein
Birdie Chicken & Bacon McMuffin490 kcal · 23.2 g protein
Deluxe Mighty McMuffin485 kcal · 30.2 g protein
Birdie Sausage & Egg McMuffin457 kcal · 22.2 g proteinMcDonald's full menuHighest protein at McDonald'sLowest calorie at McDonald'sOther restaurants
Source: McDonald's Australia nutrition information (QAM-059 / QAM-058) and McDonald's own live nutrition service (www.mcdonalds.com/dnaapp), per serve as sold. Last checked against the live menu on 8 September 2026. Every source.