Vanilla Pudding Cups

Vanilla pudding cups are a popular, pre-packaged dessert consisting of a smooth, creamy, and sweet vanilla-flavored custard. The typical ingredients include milk, sugar, modified cornstarch, and vanilla flavoring, often with added thickeners and preservatives for shelf stability. This treat is a staple in American convenience food culture, widely available in grocery stores and served as a quick, kid-friendly snack or dessert.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

A single serving is high in carbohydrates and sugar, providing a quick source of energy, but it is generally low in protein and fiber. It offers some calcium and vitamin D from its milk base, with a typical 3.25-ounce cup containing approximately 100-120 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	290 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	35 g
Sodium	320 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Iron	0.5 mg
Potassium	200 mg
Vitamin A	100 mcg
Vitamin D	1.5 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.5 mcg
Phosphorus	120 mg
Magnesium	20 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

The pudding cup is a modern, shelf-stable evolution of the classic American pudding, which was traditionally made from scratch and served chilled. Its convenience and long shelf life have made it a cultural icon of school lunches and on-the-go snacking for decades.