What Type of Food Is a Pancake? A Global Culinary Overview
                                
                                
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                                According to the USDA's MyPlate, a single 4.5-inch pancake is considered an ounce-equivalent of grains. Yet, labeling a pancake as a single type of food is an oversimplification, as its identity varies dramatically across the globe based on preparation, ingredients, and accompanying toppings.