What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Pancakes

5. Calcium For Strong Bones

You might not necessarily think of pancakes as a bone-building food, but they're a surprisingly good source of calcium. A serving of whole-wheat pancakes has about 250 milligrams of calcium, or around one-quarter of the calcium you need for the day, while buttermilk pancakes have around 180 milligrams, or 18 percent of your daily needs.