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Sahlab milk pudding Calories
Milk-based pudding flavored with salep
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 cup (medium) of Sahlab milk pudding (180 g) has 212 calories. That works out to 118 calories per 100 g. It contains 32.8 g of carbs, 6.1 g of protein, 6.5 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 0.8 µg of B12 covers 32% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Sahlab milk pudding Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 180 g
212
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
32.8g
· 12% DV
Protein
6.1g
· 12% DV
Fat
6.5g
· 8% 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 61% · Protein 11% · Fat 28%
Sahlab milk pudding nutrition facts table · 1 cup (medium) (180 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 212 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.5 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.96 g | 20% |
| Trans fat | 0.18 g | |
| Sodium | 94 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 32.8 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Cup of Sahlab milk pudding?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 212 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 18 g | 21 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 90 g | 106 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 118 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 177 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 236 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 250 g | 295 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 354 kcal |
Calculated from 118 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sahlab milk pudding
What is Sahlab milk pudding made of?
Sahlab milk pudding is made by cooking milk with sugar and salep, a powder traditionally obtained from orchid tubers. Salep gives the pudding its distinctive aroma and helps thicken it; recipes may also use starch for a firmer set.
Is Sahlab milk pudding the same as the hot sahlab drink?
No, Sahlab milk pudding is a set spoon dessert, while the familiar sahlab drink is served hot and poured into a cup. They share salep and milk as key ingredients, but the pudding is cooked to a thicker consistency and usually chilled.
How do you make Sahlab milk pudding at home?
To make Sahlab milk pudding, whisk salep and sugar into cold milk, then heat the mixture while stirring until it thickens. Pour it into serving bowls and chill before serving; steady stirring helps prevent lumps and scorching.
Why is my Sahlab milk pudding runny?
Sahlab milk pudding may stay runny if it has not cooked long enough for the salep to thicken the milk. Keep stirring over gentle heat until the mixture visibly thickens, then allow it time to cool and set in the refrigerator.
Can you make Sahlab milk pudding without salep?
Yes, you can make a similar milk pudding without salep, but it will not have the distinctive sahlab aroma. Starch can thicken the milk, while a little vanilla or cinnamon can add flavor; the result is a variation rather than classic Sahlab milk pudding.
Does Sahlab milk pudding taste like orchid?
Sahlab milk pudding does not usually taste floral like an orchid; salep gives it a mild, distinctive fragrance and a creamy, gently sweet flavor. The exact taste varies with the salep or salep blend used.
What do you serve with Sahlab milk pudding?
Sahlab milk pudding is often served with a dusting of cinnamon, and chopped pistachios or other nuts make a popular topping. Add crunchy toppings just before serving so they do not soften on the pudding.
How should you store leftover Sahlab milk pudding?
Store leftover Sahlab milk pudding covered in the refrigerator once it has cooled. Keeping it covered helps prevent a skin from forming and stops it absorbing odors from other foods; do not leave it sitting out for an extended time.
Can you freeze Sahlab milk pudding?
Freezing Sahlab milk pudding is not ideal because thawing can make its milk-based texture watery or grainy. Refrigerate leftovers instead and enjoy them chilled while the consistency is smooth.
Can you make Sahlab milk pudding with plant-based milk?
Yes, you can make Sahlab milk pudding with plant-based milk, though the flavor and thickness may change. Choose an unsweetened option so you can control the sweetness, and stir carefully because different plant milks behave differently when heated.
Sahlab milk pudding Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
0.76µg · 32% DV
B2
0.31mg · 24% DV
B5
0.58mg · 12% DV
Biotin
2.52µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
166mg · 24% DV
Calcium
212mg · 21% DV
Iodine
18µg · 12% DV
Selenium
4.68µg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
277mg · 8% DV
Sodium
94mg · 4% DV
Sahlab milk pudding Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Sahlab milk pudding
To burn the 212 calories in 1 cup (medium) (180 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Sahlab milk pudding?
Sahlab milk pudding is a creamy dessert made by cooking milk with sugar and salep, the ground tubers traditionally used to thicken and flavour drinks and sweets. It belongs to the wider culinary traditions of Turkey and the eastern Mediterranean, where salep is also enjoyed as a warm winter drink.
The pudding has a smooth, gently elastic texture and a distinctive, softly floral aroma. It is commonly served chilled, often dusted with cinnamon, as a dessert or an afternoon treat. Milk gives it some protein, while much of its energy comes from carbohydrates; a 100 g portion provides 118 calories.
For a less sweet version, reduce the sugar when making it, and use cinnamon rather than extra sweet toppings.
How Nutritious Is Sahlab milk pudding?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Sahlab milk pudding Processed?
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.
Does Sahlab milk pudding Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Sahlab milk pudding Good For?
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
Sahlab milk pudding Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.96g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.71g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.