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Light starch-based dessert topped with powdered sugar
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Water pudding with powdered sugar (150 g) has 177 calories. That works out to 118 calories per 100 g. It contains 42.6 g of carbs, 0.9 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 72 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
177
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
42.6g
· 15% DV
Protein
0.9g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 97% · Protein 2% · Fat 1%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 177 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 27 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 42.6 g | 15% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% |
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) | 150 g | 177 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 94 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 90 g | 106 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 118 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 100 g | 118 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 236 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 260 kcal |
Calculated from 118 calories per 100 g.
Water pudding with powdered sugar is a Turkish dessert made by thickening a water-based mixture with starch, chilling it, and dusting it with powdered sugar. Recipes vary: some add milk or rose water, while simpler versions rely on water and starch.
Water pudding with powdered sugar is made by mixing starch with cold water, then heating the mixture until it thickens. Pour it into dishes and chill until set; add powdered sugar just before serving. Mixing the starch with cold liquid first helps prevent lumps.
Not necessarily. Water pudding with powdered sugar can be made with water and starch alone, though some recipes include milk for a creamier result. Check the recipe or make it at home with water if you want the traditional water-based style.
Water pudding with powdered sugar is typically a smooth, starch-thickened dessert, while Turkish sütlaç is rice pudding made with milk and visible rice grains. Their ingredients and textures differ, even though both are served as chilled Turkish desserts.
Water pudding with powdered sugar is served cold, after it has chilled and set. The powdered sugar is usually dusted on shortly before serving, so it stays on top rather than dissolving into the moist pudding.
Water pudding with powdered sugar belongs to Turkish culinary tradition and is often associated with Ottoman-era desserts. It is not limited to one region, and household recipes vary in whether they include milk or rose water.
Yes. Water pudding with powdered sugar can be made without milk using water, starch, and sugar, which gives it its characteristic light, smooth texture. Some recipes add milk, so choose a water-only recipe if you want to leave it out.
Water pudding with powdered sugar keeps for about 2–3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. For the best texture, store it without the powdered sugar and dust each serving just before eating.
Freezing water pudding with powdered sugar is not recommended. Once thawed, the starch-set pudding may release water and turn grainy or uneven. Refrigerate it instead and make a fresh batch when you want the smoothest texture.
People with diabetes should account for both the starch in water pudding with powdered sugar and the added powdered sugar, since both can raise blood glucose. Portion size and individual treatment goals matter; ask a healthcare professional for advice tailored to your care.
Vitamins
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B6
0.02mg · 1% DV
B5
0.03mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Sodium
27mg · 1% DV
Phosphorus
7.5mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
12mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Water pudding with powdered sugar is a Turkish dessert made by cooking starch with water until thick, then chilling it; some home recipes also use milk. Powdered sugar is sprinkled over the set pudding just before serving. The dish has roots in Ottoman-era cooking and is valued for its simplicity rather than a rich, creamy flavour.
Served cold, it has a soft, smooth, slightly wobbly texture and a mild taste. In Turkey it is often finished with rose water and enjoyed after a meal or alongside tea, especially in warm weather. Its energy comes mostly from carbohydrates, with very little protein or fat. For a less sweet serving, use a lighter dusting of sugar and pair it with fresh fruit.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ 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
0.03g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.