Vanilla Pudding

Vanilla pudding is a smooth, creamy dessert made from milk, sugar, and vanilla, thickened with cornstarch or egg yolks. It's a classic comfort food popular in many Western cuisines, especially in the United States and Europe.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is primarily a source of carbohydrates from sugar and dairy, with a moderate amount of fat. A typical serving provides a good dose of calcium and phosphorus from the milk, and offers around 200-250 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	230 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	7 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	180 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Phosphorus	120 mg
Vitamin D	1.5 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.6 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg
Potassium	220 mg
Magnesium	20 mg
Selenium	5 mcg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, vanilla pudding is a nostalgic staple often served as a simple, comforting dessert or used as a component in more elaborate dishes like banana pudding. Nutritionally, its smooth texture comes from starch gelatinization, a key cooking principle.