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A creamy, sweet milk-based sauce used with desserts.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of White dessert sauce (30 g) has 83 calories. That works out to 275 calories per 100 g. It contains 9 g of carbs, 1.5 g of protein, 4.5 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 30 g
83
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
9g
· 3% DV
Protein
1.5g
· 3% DV
Fat
4.5g
· 6% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 44% · Protein 7% · Fat 49%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 83 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.96 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 30 g | 83 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 41 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (large) | 45 g | 124 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (medium) | 60 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 75 g | 206 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 275 kcal |
| ½ cup (large) | 120 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 413 kcal |
Calculated from 275 calories per 100 g.
White dessert sauce is a creamy, sweet sauce made with a milk base. Recipes and packaged versions vary; common additions include sugar and a thickener, while some versions are flavoured with vanilla.
Pour White dessert sauce over a slice of cake just before serving, or spoon it onto the plate as a creamy accompaniment. Let a warm cake cool slightly first so the sauce does not become overly thin.
No, White dessert sauce and custard are not necessarily the same. Custard is typically thickened with egg, while white dessert sauce may use starch or another thickener and may have a different consistency.
No, White dessert sauce does not always need heating; it can be served chilled or gently warmed. If warming it, use low heat and stir so the milk-based sauce heats evenly without sticking to the pan.
To keep a skin from forming on White dessert sauce as it cools, press food-safe wrap directly onto its surface. Stir the sauce before serving if a thin layer has still formed.
Yes, White dessert sauce pairs well with fresh berries, sliced pears, peaches, and other fruit. Spoon it over the fruit shortly before serving, rather than mixing it in well ahead, to keep the fruit from becoming soggy.
Reheat White dessert sauce slowly in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly; avoid bringing it to a boil. If it has thickened in the fridge, whisk in a small splash of milk until it is pourable.
White dessert sauce can be used as a pastry filling if it is thick enough to hold its shape. Chill it first and avoid filling warm pastries, since heat can loosen the sauce and make the pastry soggy.
White dessert sauce also works with puddings, pancakes, waffles, and baked fruit. Choose a dessert with a contrasting flavour or texture, such as tart fruit or a lightly spiced bake, so the creamy sweetness does not overwhelm it.
Yes, you can make White dessert sauce ahead and refrigerate it in a covered container. Stir it well before serving and warm it gently if you want a pourable sauce; chilling may make it noticeably thicker.
Vitamins
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
B12
0.07µg · 3% DV
B5
0.08mg · 2% DV
Vitamin A
12.6µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Iodine
5.4µg · 4% DV
Phosphorus
19mg · 3% DV
Calcium
25mg · 3% DV
Selenium
0.54µg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
32mg · 1% DV
Sodium
14mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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White dessert sauce is a sweet, creamy milk-based topping served with desserts. Recipes vary: it may be pourable or thick and custard-like, and can be made at home or bought ready-made. Its mild, milky flavour makes it an easy finishing touch rather than a dessert in its own right.
Pour it over cake, pudding or fruit, or serve it alongside warm bakes; in Turkey, similar sauces are often paired with milk-based sweets. It brings a smooth texture and sweetness, with most of its energy coming from carbohydrates and fat and comparatively little protein. For a lighter serving, use a small drizzle and pair it with fresh fruit instead of adding it generously to an already rich dessert.
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.96g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.45g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.