Pudding Cups
Pudding cups layered with fruit are a simple, delightful dessert or snack made by alternating creamy pudding with fresh or canned fruit in a single-serving container. Common ingredients include vanilla, chocolate, or butterscotch pudding paired with berries, peaches, or tropical fruits. This treat is a popular, convenient option in many Western countries, especially the United States.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from both the pudding's sugars and the fruit, with a moderate amount of fat, often from dairy in the pudding. It provides some calcium and vitamins from the fruit, but is typically considered a sweet treat rather than a nutrient-dense food, with a calorie range of roughly 150-250 per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 48 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 32 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
Per 1 cup (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, pudding cups are a nostalgic, kid-friendly staple of lunchboxes and quick desserts, representing convenience food culture. Nutritionally, the fruit layer can add fiber and antioxidants, offering a slight balance to the sugary pudding base.
