Pudding, chocolate, NFS
Common food
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Chocolate pudding is a creamy, spoonable dessert with a rich cocoa flavor and a smooth, velvety texture that coats the mouth. It's a comforting, nostalgic treat that delivers a significant carbohydrate and sugar boost in a small serving.
💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its deep chocolate flavor and luxuriously smooth, comforting texture. It's a classic, simple dessert that evokes nostalgia and pairs well with toppings like whipped cream or fruit.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Its high sugar content can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes, making it less ideal for those managing diabetes. To counteract this, pair a small portion with a source of protein (like a handful of nuts) or healthy fat to slow sugar absorption, and choose versions made with dark chocolate for less sugar and more antioxidants.
Key benefits
- Quick source of energy from carbohydrates
- Contains some protein from milk or eggs
- Provides calcium and phosphorus for bone health
- Can be a mood-boosting comfort food
- Versatile base for other desserts
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The word 'pudding' originally referred to a savory, boiled dish in medieval England, and only evolved to mean sweet, custard-like desserts much later.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 69.5 g |
| Energy | 142 kcal |
| Protein | 2.1 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.6 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 23.0 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 51.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.3 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 18.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 56.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 184 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 152 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.34 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.09 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.30 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 mg |
| Niacin | 0.12 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.02 mg |
| Folate, total | 3.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 3.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 3.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 9.5 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.09 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 14.0 ug |
| Retinol | 14.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 1.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.31 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.60 ug |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.58 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.65 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.7 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 2.7 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.10 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.10 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 1.0 mg |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 2.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 70.0 mg |
FAQ
What is the difference between pudding and custard?
While both are creamy, traditional pudding is thickened with a starch like cornstarch or flour, giving it a denser, more spoonable texture. Custard is thickened primarily with eggs, resulting in a more delicate, wobbly set.
Is chocolate pudding a good source of protein?
It provides a modest amount of protein (about 2g per 100g), primarily from the milk or eggs used in its base, but it is not considered a significant protein source.
Can I make chocolate pudding healthier?
Yes. You can use cocoa powder and natural sweeteners, incorporate avocado or silken tofu for creaminess and healthy fats, and use milk alternatives like almond or oat milk.