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Milk dessert with fig jam
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Milk pudding with fig jam (180 g) has 245 calories. That works out to 136 calories per 100 g. It contains 43.4 g of carbs, 5.6 g of protein, 5.6 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 0.7 µg of B12 covers 29% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 180 g
245
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
43.4g
· 16% DV
Protein
5.6g
· 11% DV
Fat
5.6g
· 7% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 70% · Protein 9% · Fat 21%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 245 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.6 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 3.35 g | 17% |
| Trans fat | 0.18 g | |
| Sodium | 86 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 43.4 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% |
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) | 180 g | 245 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 27 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 136 kcal |
| 1 bottle (mini) | 100 g | 136 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 163 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 204 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 299 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 250 g | 340 kcal |
Calculated from 136 calories per 100 g.
Milk pudding with fig jam is a chilled milk-based pudding topped with fig preserves. The smooth, mild pudding contrasts with the jam’s fruity sweetness, making it a Turkish-style variation on a simple milk pudding.
Milk pudding with fig jam is made by cooking milk with sugar and a thickener until smooth, chilling it, then adding fig jam on top. Stir the pudding continuously as it cooks to prevent lumps and scorching.
Yes, you can stir fig jam into milk pudding, but the usual presentation is to spoon it over the chilled pudding. Keeping it as a topping preserves the contrast between the smooth pudding and the pieces of fruit.
Milk pudding with fig jam can turn lumpy when the starch is added directly to hot milk or is not dispersed first. Whisk the thickener into a little cold milk until smooth, then add it to the pan while stirring.
Milk pudding with fig jam may stay runny if the thickener has not cooked long enough to activate or the pudding has not chilled. Cook it while stirring until it thickens, then refrigerate it so it can set.
Milk pudding with fig jam is best served cold. Chilling firms the pudding and keeps the fig jam distinct on top; add the jam after the pudding has cooled if you want a neat, separate layer.
A thick fig jam with visible fruit pieces works especially well on milk pudding because it adds texture as well as flavor. If the jam is very firm, stir it briefly before spooning it over the chilled dessert.
Milk pudding with fig jam is smooth and thickened without the distinct grains of rice found in rice pudding. Its fig jam topping adds a fruit layer, while rice pudding typically gets its flavor from cooking rice in milk.
Milk pudding with fig jam keeps for about two days in a covered container in the refrigerator. For the freshest texture, store the pudding and jam separately and add the topping shortly before serving.
Milk pudding with fig jam can be frozen, but its texture may become grainy or watery after thawing. Because freezing can separate the milk-based pudding, it is usually better to chill it in the refrigerator and serve it fresh.
Vitamins
B12
0.68µg · 28% DV
B2
0.29mg · 22% DV
B5
0.56mg · 11% DV
Biotin
2.7µg · 9% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
157mg · 22% DV
Calcium
194mg · 19% DV
Iodine
27µg · 18% DV
Selenium
4.86µg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
277mg · 8% DV
Sodium
86mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Milk pudding with fig jam pairs Turkish-style muhallebi—a smooth pudding made by thickening milk, usually with starch or rice flour—with a spoonful of fig jam. It is a home-style take on Turkey’s familiar family of milk puddings, finished with the fragrant sweetness of figs.
Served chilled in small bowls, it has a soft, creamy base and a fruitier, sometimes slightly textured topping. In Turkey it makes an easy dessert after a meal or a treat with tea; elsewhere, it fits just as naturally among simple make-ahead puddings. It provides some protein from the milk, while most of its energy comes from carbohydrates. For a less-sweet bowl, use a modest layer of jam; chopped walnuts pair well with the figs.
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
3.35g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.48g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.22g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.