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Milk-based Turkish-style cake with starch and sugar; contains no chicken.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Turkish milk pudding cake (120 g) has 274 calories. That works out to 228 calories per 100 g. It contains 38.2 g of carbs, 5 g of protein, 11.3 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its 0.5 µg of B12 covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 120 g
274
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
38.2g
· 14% DV
Protein
5g
· 10% DV
Fat
11.3g
· 14% DV
Fiber
0.4g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 56% · Protein 7% · Fat 37%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 274 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.3 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 6.72 g | 34% |
| Trans fat | 0.22 g | |
| Sodium | 110 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 38.2 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Protein | 5 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 slice (medium) | 120 g | 274 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 103 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 80 g | 182 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 90 g | 205 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 228 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 140 g | 319 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 342 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 160 g | 365 kcal |
Calculated from 228 calories per 100 g.
No, Turkish milk pudding cake contains no chicken. “Mock chicken breast” refers to its resemblance to tavuk göğsü, a Turkish milk dessert traditionally made with finely shredded chicken; the mock version gets its texture from ingredients such as starch.
Turkish milk pudding cake is called mock chicken breast because it imitates the pale, firm texture of tavuk göğsü dessert without using chicken. The name distinguishes this version from the traditional pudding, which can include finely shredded chicken meat.
Turkish milk pudding cake is made by whisking milk, sugar and starch together, then cooking the mixture until thick. It is poured into a dish or mold and chilled to set; some recipes add flour, vanilla or a cake layer.
The key difference is chicken: traditional tavuk göğsü may contain finely shredded chicken, while Turkish milk pudding cake does not. Both are Turkish milk-based desserts, but the mock version relies on starch for its thick, sliceable texture.
Serve Turkish milk pudding cake chilled, cut into slices or spooned from a dish. Cinnamon is a familiar topping, and fresh fruit or a light fruit sauce can add contrast without overwhelming its mild, milky flavor.
Cinnamon is the classic topping for Turkish milk pudding cake. Shredded coconut, chopped nuts or fresh fruit also work; add juicy toppings just before serving so they do not make the pudding surface watery.
Keep Turkish milk pudding cake covered in the refrigerator and eat it within about three days. Because it is milk-based, do not leave it at room temperature for an extended period, and discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Yes, you can freeze Turkish milk pudding cake, but its starch-thickened texture may turn grainy or release water after thawing. Freeze it in airtight portions and thaw it slowly in the refrigerator for the best result.
Turkish milk pudding cake can turn lumpy when starch is added directly to hot liquid or is not whisked in evenly. First dissolve the starch in some cold milk, then cook the mixture while whisking until it thickens.
Turkish milk pudding cake may stay loose if its milk-and-starch mixture was not cooked long enough to thicken. Bring it to a gentle simmer while stirring, then chill it fully before slicing; it firms as it cools.
Vitamins
B12
0.46µg · 19% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
Vitamin A
93.6µg · 10% DV
B5
0.41mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
115mg · 16% DV
Calcium
142mg · 14% DV
Selenium
3.72µg · 7% DV
Iodine
9.6µg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
185mg · 5% DV
Sodium
110mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Turkish milk pudding cake is a Turkish dessert built around a soft milk pudding made with sugar and starch, served in cake form. Despite the name associated with “chicken breast,” this version contains no chicken; it is a sweet, meat-free take on the traditional pudding.
It is usually served chilled in slices, often with a dusting of cinnamon, as a dessert or alongside tea. Its nutritional character is mainly carbohydrate, with relatively little protein: it provides 31.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. For a lighter serving, choose a smaller slice and pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee.
Low
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Low
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
— 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
SATURATED
6.72g
MONOUNSATURATED
3g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.48g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.