Belgian Waffle with syrup

How many calories are in a whole Belgian waffle?

The calories in a Belgian waffle will depend on the size of the waffle. A plain Belgian waffle between 6.5 and 7 inches in diameter and weights about 7 ounces will have between 370 and 425 calories.

How many calories are in a Belgian waffle with butter and syrup?

A plain waffle that starts at about 350 to 400 calories can easily have 550 to 600 calories or more after the addition of butter and syrup.

Most pancake and waffle syrups, including pure maple syrup, have about 50 calories per tablespoon. One tablespoon of stick butter or margarine will add about 100 calories, though tub margarine may only add about 60 calories per tablespoon.

Is a Belgian waffle with syrup healthy?

A Belgian waffle with syrup is not a healthy food because of the high fat, sugar and calorie content. Eaten as an occasional meal or treat, a waffle can fit into most healthy diets.

A whole grain Belgian waffle can be a healthier choice, though it will still have the same fat and calories.

Using pure maple syrup instead of processed pancake syrups won't change the calorie or sugar content but will add vitamins and minerals like manganese, zinc, iron, potassium and calcium.

What is the nutritional value of a Belgian waffle with syrup?

A 7-ounce Belgian waffle with syrup and no butter will have about 480 calories, 13 grams of fat, 115mg of cholesterol, 371mg of sodium and 7 grams of protein.

How many carbs are in a large Belgian waffle with syrup?

A 7-ounce Belgian waffle with syrup will have about 82 grams of carbs. Each extra tablespoon of syrup will add another 10 to 13 grams of carbs.

Are Belgian waffles really Belgian?

Thick, fluffy Belgian waffles did originate in Brussels, Belgium, but they used pearl sugar, which many Belgian waffles in the US don't contain.