Es campur
Es campur, meaning 'mixed ice' in Indonesian, is a vibrant and refreshing shaved ice dessert popular across Indonesia and Southeast Asia. It typically features a medley of colorful ingredients like diced fruits (papaya, melon), coconut flesh, grass jelly, tapioca pearls, and sweetened condensed milk or coconut milk poured over a mound of shaved ice. It's a quintessential street food treat, especially enjoyed during hot weather.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is primarily high in carbohydrates, especially from its generous sugar content and starchy components like tapioca or sweet potato. It provides quick energy and some hydration, but is generally low in protein and fat, with a typical serving ranging from 200 to 350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 58 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 45 g |
| Sodium | 80 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 40 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Vitamin A | 100 IU |
Per 1 bowl (approx. 350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, es campur is a beloved symbol of Indonesian communal enjoyment and street food culture, often sold by vendors from colorful carts. Nutritionally, its unique blend of ingredients offers a mix of simple sugars for energy and some dietary fiber from fruit and jelly components.
