Dutch Vanilla Custard (Vla)
The most common everyday dessert in every Dutch household fridge: a thick, smooth vanilla milk custard poured cold after dinner. It contains milk, starch and sugar and has a medium-to-high glycemic index (≈62), so the portion needs to be measured by the spoonful.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
Have half a small cup as an occasional dessert after a complete main meal, topped with a few fresh berries and a pinch of cinnamon to add fibre and slow digestion.
Best preparation methods
Choose versions labelled semi-skimmed with no added sugar (vla 0% suikertoevoeging), or make it at home with plain milk, a little starch, a safe natural sweetener and pure vanilla extract.
Important Nutritional Note
Traditional vla is rich in fast-absorbed liquid sugars, so people with diabetes and those on a strict diet should treat it with care and choose unsweetened alternatives.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (100 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 95 kcal | 95 kcal |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 2.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 14.5 g | 14.5 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 14.5 g | 14.5 g |
| Fat | 2.7 g | 2.7 g |
| Dietary fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Sweets & desserts with a glycemic index (17), it ranks 7 (lowest first).
Smart alternatives from the same family:
Frequently asked questions
Is Dutch Vanilla Custard (Vla) good for weight loss?
It can fit a balanced plan with portion control: a 100 g portion gives 95 kcal, and what matters most is your total daily intake and the rest of the meal.
How does Dutch Vanilla Custard (Vla) affect blood sugar?
Its glycemic index is 62 (Medium), a clinically reviewed estimate rather than a laboratory measurement. A typical 100 g portion has a glycemic load of 9 (Low), so the effect of this portion on blood sugar is limited.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Dutch Vanilla Custard (Vla)?
A typical 100 g portion of Dutch Vanilla Custard (Vla) provides about 95 kcal, 2.8 g protein, 14.5 g carbohydrate, 2.7 g fat and 0 g fibre.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.