What is this food?
Custard pudding (vanilla) is a sweet dessert made with milk/cream and eggs, thickened into a smooth pudding. In a 100g serving, it’s about 94 kcal with 1.1g fat (including 0.56g saturated fat) and 19.7g carbohydrates (mostly 13g sugar).
Why it matters to health
This dessert can fit into your day, especially if you enjoy it as a snack, but it’s best to watch portions because it’s sugar-forward and has saturated fat. The carbohydrates and sugar can add up quickly if you have it often, which may affect energy balance and blood sugar response. The cholesterol is low in this serving, but the saturated fat is still something to consider when you’re also eating other fatty foods in your 3 meals and 1–2 snacks daily. The upside: it provides some energy and can help satisfy sweet cravings—just keep it as an occasional treat.
Healthier tips
- Keep it to a small serving (for example, a few spoonfuls) and pair it with a more filling snack like fruit or yogurt to balance your intake.
- Choose it less often if you’re also having sweet drinks (juice, milk tea, soda) the same day.
- If you make it at home, consider using less sugar or adding fruit (like banana or berries) for natural sweetness.
- Enjoy it after a meal rather than on an empty stomach to help keep your snack more balanced.
- Since it has 0 fiber, try to add fiber from fruit or whole grains in the rest of your snack/day.
Common Filipino dishes
Leche flan, halo-halo, maja blanca, bibingka, crema de fruta