Instant Chocolate Pudding

Instant chocolate pudding is a quick, creamy dessert made by mixing a pre-packaged powder with cold milk, often thickened with cornstarch and flavored with cocoa or chocolate. It's a staple convenience food, especially popular in North America, offering a no-cook, ready-in-minutes treat.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is typically high in carbohydrates from added sugars and starches, with a moderate amount of fat from milk and sometimes added oils. A standard serving provides a quick energy boost and some calcium from the milk, but is generally low in protein, with a calorie range of about 150-250 per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	300 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	50 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	35 g
Sodium	450 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Iron	2 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Phosphorus	120 mg
Vitamin A	100 IU
Vitamin D	1 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.5 mcg
Magnesium	30 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Instant pudding represents a fascinating intersection of food science and convenience culture, using modified starches and emulsifiers to achieve a thick, smooth texture without cooking. Nutritionally, it's a classic example of a 'sometimes food'—designed for pleasure and ease rather than as a significant source of nutrients.