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Milk-based starchy dessert
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Milk tapioca pudding (180 g) has 202 calories. That works out to 112 calories per 100 g. It contains 34.9 g of carbs, 4.9 g of protein, 4.7 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 0.6 µg of B12 covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 180 g
202
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
34.9g
· 13% DV
Protein
4.9g
· 10% DV
Fat
4.7g
· 6% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 69% · Protein 10% · Fat 21%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 202 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.7 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.88 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 79 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 34.9 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% |
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 | 202 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 18 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 101 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 112 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 134 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 180 g | 202 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 246 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 240 g | 269 kcal |
Calculated from 112 calories per 100 g.
Milk tapioca pudding is made by cooking tapioca pearls—starch extracted from cassava—with milk and usually a sweetener. Recipes may add vanilla, eggs, or spices, so the exact ingredients and texture vary from one version to another.
To make milk tapioca pudding, simmer tapioca pearls with milk and sweetener, stirring regularly until the pearls soften and the mixture thickens. Follow the pearl package’s directions, since small and large pearls can need different preparation.
Not always; soaking depends on the size and type of pearls. Small pearls may cook directly in the milk, while larger ones often benefit from soaking first. Check the package directions to avoid ending up with hard centers.
The pearls in milk tapioca pudding are usually still hard because they have not cooked long enough or were not soaked when the recipe required it. Keep the mixture at a gentle simmer and stir often so the pearls soften evenly.
Milk tapioca pudding is often runny because the pearls have not released enough starch or the mixture has not simmered long enough. Cook it gently until thickened, and remember that it will firm up further as it cools.
Milk tapioca pudding can turn lumpy when pearls stick together or settle and scorch on the bottom of the pan. Stir frequently during cooking, especially as the milk heats, and keep the heat low rather than trying to speed things up.
Yes, you can make milk tapioca pudding with coconut milk instead of dairy milk. It gives the dessert a noticeable coconut flavor and may make it richer; stir well and keep the heat gentle to help the mixture cook evenly.
Milk tapioca pudding can be served warm or chilled. Warm pudding is softer and more fluid, while chilling makes it thicker. Cover its surface while it cools to reduce skin formation, then stir before serving if needed.
Keep milk tapioca pudding covered in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. Its texture thickens as it sits, so stir in a little milk before serving if it has become firmer than you like.
People with diabetes can eat milk tapioca pudding, but tapioca is a starchy ingredient and added sugar can raise blood glucose. The recipe and portion matter; a clinician or dietitian can help fit it into an individual meal plan.
Vitamins
B12
0.58µg · 24% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
B5
0.5mg · 10% DV
Biotin
1.98µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
133mg · 19% DV
Calcium
173mg · 17% DV
Iodine
14µg · 9% DV
Selenium
4.32µg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
230mg · 7% DV
Sodium
79mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Milk tapioca pudding is a spoonable dessert made by simmering tapioca pearls—starch from cassava root—in milk until they turn soft and translucent. Tapioca comes from South America, while milk-based versions are enjoyed in many parts of the world and are often flavoured with vanilla or cinnamon.
Serve it chilled or warm, on its own or topped with fresh fruit. The pearls give it a soft, lightly chewy texture; nutritionally, it is mostly starchy carbohydrate, with some protein and fat from the milk and very little fibre. For a lighter bowl, use less sugar and add fruit for freshness.
Low
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Low
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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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.88g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.26g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.18g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.