Haupia Topping for Malasadas
Haupia topping is a creamy, coconut-based pudding or sauce traditionally served over malasadas, which are Portuguese-inspired doughnuts popular in Hawaii. The topping is made from coconut milk, sugar, and cornstarch, creating a rich, sweet complement to the warm, fried dough.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This topping is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from coconut milk and sugar, providing a quick energy boost. A typical serving offers around 150-200 calories, with notable amounts of manganese and small amounts of iron and potassium.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 170 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 15 g |
| Sodium | 25 mg |
| Manganese | 1.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Copper | 0.2 mg |
| Selenium | 2 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 30 mg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |
Per 1/4 cup (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Haupia reflects Hawaii's multicultural culinary fusion, blending Portuguese malasadas with a traditional Hawaiian coconut pudding. Nutritionally, it provides medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) from coconut, which are metabolized differently than other fats.
