Hotcakes (with syrup & margarine)
How to order it
Hotcakes·Hotcake Syrup·Salted Whipped Butter
How we scored it
This product is heavily processed with multiple harmful ingredients such as soybean oil, enriched flour, and added sugars. The presence of artificial additives and emulsifiers further reduces its healthiness, placing it in the ultra-processed category with significant penalties.
Nutrition facts
| Per 1 order (216g) | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 580 | |
| Total fat | 15g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 530mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrate | 101g | 37% |
| Dietary fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Sugars | 45g | |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
McDonald's's published nutrition. Percentages are of the daily value on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Key ingredients
8Soybean OilVery Bad
Soybean oil is highly processed and contains omega-6 fats, which can promote inflammation when consumed in excess.
See more about Soybean Oil →Enriched FlourBad
Enriched flour is highly processed and stripped of natural nutrients, which can reduce its nutritional value.
See more about Enriched Flour →Wheat FlourBad
Refined wheat flour is heavily processed and lacks the fiber and nutrients found in whole grains.
See more about Wheat Flour →Corn FlourBad
Corn flour is a processed ingredient that offers limited nutritional value and is often refined.
See more about Corn Flour →SugarBad
Sugar adds sweetness but contributes empty calories and can impact blood sugar levels.
See more about Sugar →DextroseBad
Dextrose is a simple sugar that can cause rapid blood sugar spikes.
See more about Dextrose →Mono and DiglyceridesBad
These are processed fats used to improve texture but are associated with unhealthy fat profiles.
See more about Mono and Diglycerides →Propylene Glycol Monoesters of Fats and Fatty AcidsBad
These processed additives are used as stabilizers but are synthetic and may have health concerns.
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