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A pale cream-colored, smooth, softly set milk-and-flour dessert sits in a shallow serving dish, with a few light golden patches on its surface.

Milk Dessert with Flour Calories

Creamy, mildly sweet, traditional Turkish milk dessert

In season: Winter · Spring · Autumn

CALORIES · 100 G

140kcal

GI

55medium

POTASSIUM · 100 G

150mg

FIBER · 100 G

0.2g

Quick answer

1 piece (medium) of Milk Dessert with Flour (90 g) has 126 calories. That works out to 140 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.3 g of carbs, 3.7 g of protein, 3.3 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 0.3 µg of B12 covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Milk Dessert with Flour Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g

126

KCAL / 90G

Carbs

20.3g

· 7% DV

Protein

3.7g

· 7% DV

Fat

3.3g

· 4% DV

Fiber

0.2g

· 1% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 65% · Protein 12% · Fat 23%

Milk Dessert with Flour nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (90 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories126 kcal
Total fat3.3 g4%
Saturated fat1.89 g9%
Trans fat0.05 g
Sodium50 mg2%
Total carbohydrate20.3 g7%
Fiber0.2 g1%
Protein3.7 g7%

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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Milk Dessert with Flour?

ServingAmountCalories
1 piece (medium)90 g126 kcal
1 slice (thin)50 g70 kcal
1 piece (small)60 g84 kcal
1 slice (thick)80 g112 kcal
100 g100 g140 kcal
1 serving (medium)100 g140 kcal
1 piece (large)130 g182 kcal
1 serving (large)150 g210 kcal

Calculated from 140 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Milk Dessert with Flour

What is Milk Dessert with Flour?

Milk Dessert with Flour is a Turkish baked milk pudding thickened with flour, usually enriched with butter and sweetened with sugar. Its defining feature is a lightly browned top over a soft, creamy centre.

How do you make Milk Dessert with Flour?

To make Milk Dessert with Flour, cook flour in butter, then gradually whisk in milk and sugar until smooth. Pour it into oven-safe dishes and bake until the surface sets and browns.

Where does Milk Dessert with Flour come from?

Milk Dessert with Flour is especially associated with Bursa, a city in northwestern Turkey. It is a traditional regional dessert, often served in individual dishes after its top has been browned in the oven.

Is Milk Dessert with Flour the same as kazandibi?

No. Milk Dessert with Flour is thickened with flour and browned on top, while kazandibi gets its characteristic caramelized layer from the bottom of the pudding being scorched during cooking.

Why is my Milk Dessert with Flour runny?

Milk Dessert with Flour can stay runny if the flour mixture is not cooked enough or the pudding has not had time to set. Cook the flour thoroughly, whisk in the milk smoothly, and let the dessert cool before serving.

Does Milk Dessert with Flour have to be baked?

No, you can cook Milk Dessert with Flour on the stovetop and serve it without baking. Baking or using a broiler is what gives the traditional version its browned surface, so an unbaked one will look different.

How do you get a browned top on Milk Dessert with Flour?

Use the oven’s top heat or broiler briefly after baking Milk Dessert with Flour. Keep the dishes close to the heat and watch them continuously, since the surface can go from golden to burnt quickly.

How should Milk Dessert with Flour be served?

Serve Milk Dessert with Flour chilled or slightly cool, once it has had time to firm up. A little cinnamon or chopped nuts makes a simple topping, while unsweetened tea balances its mild sweetness.

How do you store leftover Milk Dessert with Flour?

Refrigerate leftover Milk Dessert with Flour in a covered container once it has cooled; do not leave this milk-based dessert sitting out for long. Serve only the portion you need and return the rest promptly to the fridge.

Can you make Milk Dessert with Flour ahead of time?

Yes, Milk Dessert with Flour can be prepared ahead and chilled, which also helps it set before serving. For the best browned top, bake or broil it close to serving time rather than covering the surface while it is still hot.

Milk Dessert with Flour Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

0.32µg · 13% DV

B2

0.14mg · 11% DV

Biotin

2.25µg · 8% DV

B5

0.32mg · 6% DV

Minerals

Phosphorus

81mg · 12% DV

Calcium

99mg · 10% DV

Iodine

13µg · 9% DV

Zinc

0.45mg · 4% DV

Potassium ⭐

135mg · 4% DV

Sodium

50mg · 2% DV

Milk Dessert with Flour Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

55
Medium
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

10.8
Medium

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Milk Dessert with Flour

To burn the 126 calories in 1 piece (medium) (90 g):

🚶

31min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

13min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

17min

Cycling

🏊

15min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Milk Dessert with Flour?

Milk dessert with flour is a traditional Turkish pudding made by cooking flour with milk, sugar and usually butter. It is especially associated with Bursa, where süt helvası is often finished in the oven until the surface is lightly browned. The result is soft and creamy, with a gentle milky sweetness rather than the dense texture of many flour-based sweets.

It can be served warm from the oven or chilled, as a small dessert after a meal or with tea. Its energy comes mainly from carbohydrates, while its protein content is modest. For a lighter serving, keep the portion small and pair it with fresh fruit.

How Nutritious Is Milk Dessert with Flour?

Nutrient density

Low

28/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Low

33/ 100

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.

Is Milk Dessert with Flour Processed?

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.

Does Milk Dessert with Flour Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes
Dairy yes
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Milk Dessert with Flour Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

— Not suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

— Not suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Milk Dessert with Flour Fat Profile

SATURATED

1.89g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.9g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.18g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 7:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (7:1).

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.