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Light, milky dessert with pumpkin
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Pumpkin Milk Dessert (120 g) has 132 calories. That works out to 110 calories per 100 g. It contains 26.4 g of carbs, 2.6 g of protein, 2.5 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 144 µg of Vitamin A covers 16% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
132
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
26.4g
· 10% DV
Protein
2.6g
· 5% DV
Fat
2.5g
· 3% 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 76% · Protein 8% · Fat 16%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 132 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.5 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.44 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 42 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 26.4 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% |
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 piece (medium) | 120 g | 132 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 88 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 150 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 198 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 220 kcal |
Calculated from 110 calories per 100 g.
Pumpkin milk dessert is a spoonable sweet made by cooking pumpkin with milk, often with sugar or warm spices. Unlike a baked pie, it is usually served as a soft, creamy dessert, and recipes may leave the pumpkin in pieces or mash it.
Cook peeled, chopped pumpkin until tender, then add milk and sweetener if desired and simmer gently until the mixture reaches your preferred consistency. Stir often to prevent scorching; mash the pumpkin for a smoother dessert or leave small pieces for more texture.
No, pumpkin milk dessert is not pumpkin pie. It is usually cooked on the stovetop with milk and served by the spoonful, while pumpkin pie has a spiced pumpkin filling baked in a pastry crust.
A sweet, dense eating pumpkin or winter squash works best for pumpkin milk dessert. Choose one with firm flesh rather than a watery carving pumpkin, which can make the dessert thinner and less flavorful.
Yes, plain canned pumpkin can be used for pumpkin milk dessert, but choose pumpkin purée rather than pre-sweetened pie filling. Since it is already cooked and smooth, add it to warm milk gradually and simmer briefly rather than cooking it as long as fresh pumpkin.
Pumpkin milk dessert can be served warm or chilled. Chilling makes it firmer and brings out a pudding-like texture, while serving it warm keeps it softer; cool it promptly if you are saving portions for later.
Cinnamon is a natural pairing for pumpkin milk dessert, and a little vanilla or cardamom can also complement its mild, milky flavor. Add spices sparingly so they do not overpower the pumpkin.
Pumpkin milk dessert can curdle if the milk is boiled hard or heated unevenly. Use fresh milk, stir regularly, and keep the mixture at a gentle simmer; adding the milk gradually to the softened pumpkin also helps.
Pumpkin milk dessert keeps for about 3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate it after it cools, and avoid leaving it at room temperature for an extended time because it contains milk.
Yes, pumpkin milk dessert can be frozen, but the milk may separate and the texture may turn grainy after thawing. Freeze it in an airtight container, thaw it in the refrigerator, and stir gently while reheating.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
144µg · 16% DV
B12
0.18µg · 8% DV
B2
0.1mg · 8% DV
Biotin
1.8µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
66mg · 9% DV
Calcium
84mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Iodine
7.2µg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
132mg · 4% DV
Sodium
42mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Pumpkin Milk Dessert is a Turkish home-style sweet made by cooking pumpkin with milk until tender and sweetening it. Recipes vary in consistency: it may be soft and spoonable or more like a thick pudding. The pumpkin’s gentle sweetness blends with the creamy milk, making this a milder alternative to richer baked desserts. It is commonly served chilled or at room temperature after a meal, and can also be offered with tea.
Nutritionally, it is a milky dessert with pumpkin, with carbohydrates more prominent than protein. For a lighter finish, keep the portion modest and skip extra sugar-heavy toppings; a little cinnamon can complement its flavour without making it feel overly rich.
Low
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
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.44g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.12g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.