Deruny (potato pancakes): calories and macros
Table compiled September 2026 · an estimate, not a measurement
A typical portion is 3 pancakes (150 g). It has about 314 kcal, 4.8 g protein, 18 g fat and 33 g carbohydrate. Per 100 g that is 209 kcal: 3.2 g protein, 12 g fat, 22 g carbohydrate.
| Nutrition | per 100 g | 3 pancakes (150 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 209 kcal | 314 kcal |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 4.8 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 18 g |
| Carbohydrate | 22 g | 33 g |
Likely range for this portion: 265-360 kcal.
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Generated: September 2026
Deruny are grated potato fried as flat pancakes. With a crisp crust and sour cream they are a beloved lunch.
About this dish: Deruny (potato pancakes)
Deruny are perhaps the best argument for simple food: potato, onion, an egg, a little flour and a hot pan. They are especially loved in Polissia but cooked all over Ukraine, and they go by quite a few local names. The skill is in the crust: grate the potato finely, squeeze out the excess juice and fry on well-heated oil so the pancakes do not soak it up like a sponge.
The oil decides everything. Raw grated potato takes up fat very readily, so 100 g of deruny can be 150 or 250 kcal, and a portion of three (150 g) anywhere from 225 to 375 kcal. The table uses a middle version of about 315 kcal. The potato itself is modest, around 80 kcal per 100 g. Sour cream with deruny is usually a spoon or two, which adds 30-60 kcal more. Protein is low, coming from the egg, the flour and a little from the potato.
To lighten deruny, blot them on a paper towel after frying, cook in a non-stick pan with little oil, or finish them in the oven on parchment. To add protein, serve with Greek yogurt, smoked fish or a poached egg, and put another egg into the batter. Count a portion as two or three pancakes, not however many the pan produces.
Where the numbers come from
This dish has no single entry in the reference databases, so the values are calculated for a typical home recipe: ingredient shares multiplied by their composition in USDA and Ukrainian tables, including the fat that goes into the pan.
Potato pancakes fried in oil with onion, egg and a little flour, without sour cream. Calories are derived from protein, fat and carbohydrate at 4, 9 and 4 kcal per gram, so the numbers on the page never contradict each other.
Your kitchen will differ: real calories for a dish like this are usually within ±15%, which for this portion means 265 to 360 kcal. See the Method page for sources and calculations. These are general guides, not medical advice.
What changes the calories
Raw grated potato soaks up a lot of hot oil, which decides whether it is 150 or 250 kcal per 100 g. Blotting with a paper towel and using a non-stick pan with just a little oil is the simplest way to lighten them.
Extras that change the portion
Ingredients
potato, onion, egg, flour, frying oil
How it fits in a day
A 314 kcal portion is about 16% of a nominal 2,000 kcal day. Your own daily need depends on weight, height, age and activity, so use a calorie calculator for a real target.
By energy source the dish splits into 6% from protein, 42% from carbohydrate and 52% from fat.
Count your own portion
Portions differ for everyone. To avoid guessing, photograph your own plate: the free Calories from a photo tool estimates the dish, the portion weight, calories and macros in a few seconds, with no signup. One scan a day.
Without a photo: multiply 209 kcal by the weight of the cooked dish in grams and divide by 100. For example, 150 g is about 314 kcal.
Calorie questions
How many calories are in 100 g of Deruny (potato pancakes)?
About 209 kcal per 100 g: 3.2 g protein, 12 g fat and 22 g carbohydrate. It is a calculation for a typical recipe; your kitchen may differ by ±15%.
How many calories are in one portion of Deruny (potato pancakes)?
A typical portion (3 pancakes, 150 g) has about 314 kcal, or 265 to 360 kcal once recipe differences are allowed for.
How much protein does it have?
About 4.8 g of protein per portion, which is 6% of the dish's calories. Per 100 g it is 3.2 g.
Can I eat it while counting calories?
Yes, any dish can fit a plan if you count the portion. This portion is about 16% of a 2,000 kcal day; a calorie calculator gives your own target. If you have a medical condition, ask a doctor or dietitian.
What adds the most calories?
Raw grated potato soaks up a lot of hot oil, which decides whether it is 150 or 250 kcal per 100 g.
How do I count calories if my portion is different?
Multiply 209 kcal by the cooked weight in grams and divide by 100. For example 150 g gives about 314 kcal. If you cannot weigh it, photograph the plate in the Calories from a photo tool.