Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix

Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix by Deseret has 368 kcal per 100 g. One serving (38 g) is about 140 kcal.

Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix contains 5.3 g of protein per 100 g — about 2 g per 38 g serving.

Yes — carbohydrates provide 94% of its calories (84.2 g per 100 g, of which 65.8 g is sugar).

Yes — 65.8 g of sugar per 100 g, roughly 16 teaspoons. Sugar makes up 78% of its carbohydrates.

Yes — 1657.9 mg of sodium per 100 g, about 72% of the daily value.

Nutri-Score weighs negatives (calories, sugar, saturated fat, sodium) against positives (fiber, protein) per 100 g. Points against come from calorie density (368 kcal), sugar (65.8 g), sodium (1657.9 mg). Overall that places it in band E.

About 27 g of Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.

Yes — 368 kcal per 100 g makes it calorie-dense; a 50 g portion is already about 184 kcal.