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Milky, light, traditional Turkish dessert
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Spoon dessert pudding (60 g) has 78 calories. That works out to 130 calories per 100 g. It contains 13.2 g of carbs, 1.9 g of protein, 2.1 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its 54 mg of Phosphorus covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 60 g
78
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
13.2g
· 5% DV
Protein
1.9g
· 4% DV
Fat
2.1g
· 3% DV
Fiber
0.1g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 67% · Protein 10% · Fat 23%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 78 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.1 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.32 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 24 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13.2 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% |
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) | 60 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 52 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 50 g | 65 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 80 g | 104 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 117 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 130 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 120 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 195 kcal |
Calculated from 130 calories per 100 g.
Spoon dessert pudding is a soft, spoonable Turkish milk pudding, usually thickened while it cooks and served chilled. Recipes vary, but milk and sugar form the base, with a starch, flour, or rice-based thickener giving it its set.
To make spoon dessert pudding, cook milk, sugar, and a thickener together while stirring until the mixture thickens. Whisk the thickener into some cold milk first to reduce lumps, then portion the pudding into dishes and chill it.
Spoon dessert pudding is essentially a spoon-served style of Turkish muhallebi, rather than a wholly separate kind of dessert. The name emphasizes its soft texture and serving style; recipes and toppings can vary from household to household.
Spoon dessert pudding becomes lumpy when the thickener is not dispersed evenly or the mixture is left unstirred as it heats. Mix flour or starch with cold milk before adding it, then whisk continuously as the pudding cooks.
Spoon dessert pudding can stay runny if it is removed from the heat before the thickener has cooked and the mixture has visibly thickened. Keep stirring over the heat until it coats a spoon, then allow it to cool fully.
Spoon dessert pudding is usually served cold. Chilling helps its texture settle, so divide it into serving dishes after cooking, let it cool, and refrigerate it before adding toppings or serving.
Cinnamon, cocoa, chopped nuts, and fruit all pair well with spoon dessert pudding. Add a light sprinkle just before serving, especially if you want crunchy toppings to keep their texture rather than soften in the chilled pudding.
Yes, spoon dessert pudding is convenient to make ahead because it needs time to cool and set. Portion it into covered dishes after cooking, refrigerate it, and add delicate or crunchy toppings shortly before serving.
Spoon dessert pudding keeps for about 2–3 days in the refrigerator when stored covered. Covering the surface helps prevent a skin from forming; discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Yes, you can layer spoon dessert pudding with crushed or whole biscuits. Add them earlier if you want them to soften into the pudding, or sprinkle them on just before serving for a crunchier topping.
Vitamins
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
B12
0.12µg · 5% DV
B5
0.24mg · 5% DV
Biotin
1.2µg · 4% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
54mg · 8% DV
Calcium
66mg · 7% DV
Iodine
4.8µg · 3% DV
Zinc
0.24mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
72mg · 2% DV
Sodium
24mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Spoon dessert pudding is a Turkish milk pudding cooked with milk, sugar and starch or flour until thick enough to eat with a spoon. It is poured into small bowls to set, and recipes may vary in their flavourings.
It is usually served chilled, plain or topped with cinnamon, chopped nuts or fruit, as a simple dessert after a meal or alongside tea. Its smooth texture and mild milky taste make it less rich-tasting than syrup-soaked pastries, though it is still mainly a carbohydrate-based sweet, with a modest amount of protein. For a lighter serving, reduce the sugar and add fresh fruit rather than a rich topping.
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.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.32g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.12g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.