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Syrniki (cottage cheese pancakes) calories

Syrniki made from 9% cottage cheese and pan-fried in oil have about 220 kcal per 100 g and 330 kcal in a serving of three. They are one of the most protein-rich breakfasts: 22.8 g of protein per serving. The final number depends on the fat content of the cheese, the amount of sugar and whether you eat them with sour cream, jam or condensed milk.

Syrniki on a white plate with sour cream and sauce

Nutrition per 100 grams

standard recipe
kcal
220
protein, g
15.2
fat, g
10.5
carbs, g
16.3
fiber, g
0.4

Calories per serving

ServingKcalPFC
100 g22015.210.516.3
1 pancake, 50 g1107.65.38.2
Serving, 3 pieces, 150 g33022.815.824.5
Large serving, 4 pieces, 200 g44030.421.032.6

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Ingredients and how we count

We break the dish down by ingredient instead of taking an average “by name”. Below is a typical 156 g serving.

IngredientWeightKcal
Cottage cheese 9%110 g175
Flour and semolina18 g60
Egg15 g23
Sugar8 g32
Frying oil5 g45

FoodMate Score of the dish

49score
49 out of 100Good protein; the weak spots are fiber, vegetables and processing.
Proteinexcellent
Fiberlow
Vegetablesfew
Processingmoderate
Fat qualityaverage
Sugarmoderate

How it changes with different cooking methods

VersionServing
9% cottage cheese, pan-fried330 kcal
With 2 tbsp of 15% sour cream380 kcal
Baked in the oven without oil285 kcal
From fat-free cottage cheese255 kcal
With 2 tbsp of condensed milk460 kcal

Micronutrients

Values for a standard serving, as a percentage of the daily value for an adult.

NutrientPer serving% DV
Calcium190 mg19%
Phosphorus260 mg37%
Vitamin B120.6 mcg25%
Riboflavin (B2)0.4 mg27%
Selenium16 mcg29%

How many calories are in syrniki

100 g of syrniki made from 9% cottage cheese contain about 220 kcal: 15.2 g of protein, 10.5 g of fat and 16.3 g of carbs. A medium pancake weighs 50 g and gives 110 kcal, and a standard serving of three is 330 kcal. That is roughly 16% of a 2,000 kcal day - a proper breakfast that keeps you full.

Fried or baked

In a frying pan syrniki absorb oil: 5 g per serving means 45 kcal. Baked on parchment or in an air fryer they get almost the same crust with fewer calories. The second lever is the cheese: fat-free cottage cheese saves 75 kcal but makes them drier, so 5% cottage cheese is a good compromise.

Toppings and how much they add

Two spoons of 15% sour cream add about 50 kcal, a spoon of honey adds the same, and two spoons of condensed milk add 130 kcal, almost all sugar. The lightest toppings are Greek yogurt, fresh berries or a little homemade jam with less sugar. That way breakfast stays high in protein and doesn't turn into dessert.

Syrniki for weight loss

Syrniki fit well into a calorie deficit thanks to their protein: 22.8 g per serving is about what you get from 200 g of chicken breast. To make the meal more filling, add fruit or vegetables, because syrniki have almost no fiber. Also watch the sugar in the batter: one tablespoon is 50 kcal.

How to count your own syrniki

Pancake size and cheese fat content vary, so 220 kcal per 100 g is a guide. The most accurate way is to weigh the finished serving. The quickest is to snap the plate in MyFoodMate AI: the app counts both the syrniki and the topping and shows how much protein your breakfast gave you.