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Traditional sweet pumpkin dessert served with yogurt
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Pumpkin dessert with yogurt (180 g) has 212 calories. That works out to 118 calories per 100 g. It contains 38.5 g of carbs, 5 g of protein, 4.7 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 297 µg of Vitamin A covers 33% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
212
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
38.5g
· 14% DV
Protein
5g
· 10% DV
Fat
4.7g
· 6% DV
Fiber
2.3g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 71% · Protein 9% · Fat 20%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 212 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.7 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.7 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 43 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 38.5 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% |
| 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 serving (medium) | 180 g | 212 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 20 g | 24 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 71 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 90 g | 106 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 118 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 140 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 200 g | 236 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 295 kcal |
Calculated from 118 calories per 100 g.
Pumpkin dessert with yogurt is made by cooking pumpkin with sugar until tender, then cooling it and serving it with yogurt. You can simmer the pieces or roast them; add the yogurt just before serving so it stays thick and creamy.
A firm, sweet-fleshed pumpkin works best for pumpkin dessert with yogurt. Choose one that feels heavy for its size and has firm flesh, so the pieces soften during cooking without turning to mush.
Canned pumpkin purée is not a good substitute for pumpkin pieces in pumpkin dessert with yogurt. It lacks the distinct tender chunks of the traditional dessert; canned pumpkin cubes can work if they are unsweetened and hold their shape.
Pumpkin dessert with yogurt can turn watery if the pumpkin releases too much liquid or the yogurt is stirred in while the pumpkin is warm. Let the cooked pumpkin cool completely, drain excess syrup if needed, and add thick yogurt at serving time.
Pumpkin dessert with yogurt is usually served chilled or at room temperature. Cool the pumpkin before topping it with yogurt; adding yogurt to hot pumpkin can make it thin and may cause it to separate.
Walnuts and tahini are classic toppings for pumpkin dessert with yogurt. Add them just before serving for crunch and a nutty contrast; a little cinnamon can also complement the pumpkin without covering its flavor.
Yes, pumpkin dessert with yogurt can be made without added sugar, though it will taste less like the traditional syrupy dessert. Roast naturally sweet pumpkin until tender and use plain yogurt; the pumpkin’s sweetness varies by variety.
Cut the pumpkin into evenly sized, fairly thick pieces and cook them gently without frequent stirring. For pumpkin dessert with yogurt, stop cooking as soon as a fork passes through easily, then let the pieces cool in place.
Pumpkin dessert with yogurt keeps in the refrigerator for a few days in a covered container. For the best texture, store the cooked pumpkin and yogurt separately and combine them when serving, since the yogurt can loosen as it sits.
You can freeze the cooked pumpkin for pumpkin dessert with yogurt, but freeze it without the yogurt. Yogurt tends to separate and become watery after thawing; defrost the pumpkin in the refrigerator and add fresh yogurt when serving.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
297µg · 33% DV
B12
0.32µg · 13% DV
B2
0.16mg · 12% DV
Biotin
3.24µg · 11% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
113mg · 16% DV
Copper
0.14mg · 16% DV
Calcium
140mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
378mg · 11% DV
Sodium
43mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Pumpkin dessert with yogurt is a Turkish-style sweet made by cooking pumpkin until tender and serving it with yogurt. In Turkey, pumpkin dessert is especially popular when pumpkins are in season; some versions are finished with tahini or walnuts, though the yogurt makes this version distinct.
The pumpkin is soft and sweet, while the yogurt adds a cool, gently tangy contrast. It is usually served after a meal, and toppings such as tahini or walnuts make it richer. The dessert is mainly a source of carbohydrates, with relatively little protein or fat. For a lighter serving, use less sugar in the pumpkin and pair it with plain, unsweetened yogurt.
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
2.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.26g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.23g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.