Denny's Salted Caramel & Banana Cream Pancake (1 serving) contains 207g total carbs, 201g net carbs, 27g fat, 17g protein, and 1140 calories.

Of all the sandwiches on Denny's menu, the Nashville Hot Chicken Melt is the highest in calories, fat, and saturated fat. Each serving contains 1,260 calories, 81g fat, 25g saturated fat, 84g carbohydrate, 50g protein, and 2,910mg sodium. If you choose this sandwich, opt for a side garden salad instead of fries.

Nutrition Facts

The pancakes alone have 1,100 calories, 26 grams of fat, and a whopping 145 grams of sugar - almost three days' worth of sugar according to the FDA.

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A stack of pancakes dripping with butter and maple syrup, is certainly delicious but not necessarily the best choice if you have diabetes. All those carbs - from the pancakes and syrup - add up quickly and there isn't a lot of fiber to slow down the absorption into your bloodstream.

Denny's is known for being a place where you can get a Grand Slam breakfast of pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, juice, and coffee - 24 hours a day.

Pancakes or waffles Despite their tasty profile, these comfort foods are often made with refined white flour and topped with butter and syrup, which is essentially pure sugar. This means that pancakes and waffles are high in calories, fat, and sugar, yet lacking in protein and fiber.

Diabetes

• NOT-SO-FRIENDLY FOODS. Certain foods can send your blood sugar level on a roller coaster, with insulin rushing to keep up.
• WHITE RICE.
• POTATOES.
• KETCHUP.
• WHITE PASTA.
• BAGELS.
• ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS.
• FRUIT JUICE.

A stack of pancakes dripping with butter and maple syrup, is certainly delicious but not necessarily the best choice if you have diabetes. All those carbs - from the pancakes and syrup - add up quickly and there isn't a lot of fiber to slow down the absorption into your bloodstream.

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Pancakes will boost your carbohydrate intake for the day. Your body uses carbohydrates as a primary source of fuel, so this nutrient is important. But most nutritionists suggest that you get your daily carbs from nutrient dense sources. Pancakes usually don't fall into that category.

Traditional pancakes are mostly refined carbohydrates with a little saturated fat thrown in, and none of that is doing your heart any favors.

Takeaway. A person with diabetes should include a variety of fresh, whole foods in their diet, such as nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables. Bananas are a safe and nutritious fruit for people with diabetes to eat in moderation as part of a balanced, individualized eating plan.

These 3 Drinks Help Keep Your Blood Sugar Balanced

• Water. Water indirectly lowers our blood sugar by giving us the sensation of feeling full.
• Unsweetened teas. Unsweetened teas contain antioxidants that reduce inflammation and lower our overall blood sugars.
• Black coffee.