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Sweet chilled buttermilk-based Scandinavian dessert soup
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Buttermilk dessert soup (240 g) has 187 calories. That works out to 78 calories per 100 g. It contains 24.5 g of carbs, 7.4 g of protein, 6.7 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.9 µg of B12 covers 38% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 38 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
187
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
24.5g
· 9% DV
Protein
7.4g
· 15% DV
Fat
6.7g
· 9% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 52% · Protein 16% · Fat 32%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 187 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.7 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.08 g | 20% |
| Trans fat | 0.19 g | |
| Sodium | 139 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 24.5 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 7.4 g | 15% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 187 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 78 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 120 g | 94 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 300 g | 234 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 360 g | 281 kcal |
| 2 cup (extra large) | 480 g | 374 kcal |
| 1 bottle (whole) | 500 g | 390 kcal |
Calculated from 78 calories per 100 g.
Buttermilk dessert soup, known in Denmark as Koldskål, is a sweet, chilled dairy dish traditionally eaten in summer. It is usually tangy and lightly flavored with lemon and vanilla, then topped with crisp biscuits.
Koldskål is roughly pronounced “kol-skoal,” with the final Danish vowel sound not exactly matching English. The word literally means “cold bowl,” which describes how this Danish buttermilk dessert soup is served.
Kammerjunkere are small, crisp Danish biscuits traditionally crumbled over buttermilk dessert soup. They add crunch to the cold, creamy soup; plain crunchy biscuits can work as a topping if you cannot find kammerjunkere.
Buttermilk dessert soup, or Koldskål, is best known as a Danish dish. Similar chilled dairy preparations exist elsewhere in Scandinavia, but the name Koldskål and its customary pairing with kammerjunkere are particularly associated with Denmark.
Some traditional buttermilk dessert soup recipes use raw egg yolks, while many versions are made without eggs. If you are concerned about raw eggs, choose an egg-free recipe or one made with pasteurized eggs.
Yes, buttermilk dessert soup can be served without kammerjunkere. The biscuits provide a crisp contrast rather than being essential to the soup, so you can leave them off or use another crisp biscuit.
Yes, many buttermilk dessert soup recipes do not use eggs. Combine the cultured dairy ingredients with sugar, vanilla, and lemon, then chill; the result may be less rich than an egg-yolk version.
Buttermilk dessert soup tastes sweet, tangy, and refreshing, with a creamy texture and often a hint of lemon and vanilla. The crisp biscuits traditionally served on top add a contrasting crunch.
Yes, kefir can stand in for the cultured dairy base in buttermilk dessert soup, although it gives the dish a different tang and texture. Use plain, unsweetened kefir so you can control the sweetness yourself.
Store leftover buttermilk dessert soup covered in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. Keep the biscuits separate until serving so they stay crisp; discard the soup if its smell or appearance changes.
Vitamins
B12
0.91µg · 38% DV
B2
0.38mg · 29% DV
B5
0.77mg · 15% DV
Biotin
3.84µg · 13% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
214mg · 31% DV
Calcium
269mg · 27% DV
Iodine
29µg · 19% DV
Selenium
6.24µg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
360mg · 11% DV
Sodium
139mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Buttermilk dessert soup is the English label for Denmark’s koldskål, a chilled, sweet dish made with buttermilk and usually other cultured dairy. Recipes often add sugar, vanilla and lemon; some versions include egg yolks. It is tangy and creamy but pourable, served cold, especially during the warmer months.
In Denmark, it is commonly topped with crisp kammerjunkere biscuits, and fresh fruit makes a welcome addition. Outside Scandinavia, try it as a light dessert or cooling snack, with berries and a little crunch. It provides some protein from the dairy, while much of its energy comes from carbohydrate; reduce the added sugar if you prefer a less-sweet bowl.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.08g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.68g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.26g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.7:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.