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Energy-dense nut halva dessert
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Almond walnut halva (40 g) has 202 calories. That works out to 505 calories per 100 g. It contains 19.1 g of carbs, 4.1 g of protein, 12.6 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Copper covers 35% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 40 g
202
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
19.1g
· 7% DV
Protein
4.1g
· 8% DV
Fat
12.6g
· 16% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 37% · Protein 8% · Fat 55%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 202 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.6 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 1.88 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 23 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 19.1 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 40 g | 202 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 101 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 30 g | 152 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (grated) | 30 g | 152 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 50 g | 253 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 65 g | 328 kcal |
| ½ cup (diced) | 80 g | 404 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 455 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 505 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 160 g | 808 kcal |
Calculated from 505 calories per 100 g.
Almond walnut halva is typically made from a tahini-based halva mixture with sugar and pieces of almonds and walnuts. Recipes vary, so homemade versions and packaged products may use different ingredients or proportions.
To make almond walnut halva, prepare a tahini halva mixture, fold in chopped toasted almonds and walnuts, then press it into a mold to set. Follow a tested recipe for the heating and mixing stages to get the characteristic texture.
Almond walnut halva has almonds and walnuts mixed into the same kind of tahini-based halva used for plain tahini halva. The nuts add crunch and a stronger roasted flavor, while the base remains sweet and crumbly.
Almond walnut halva can crumble because halva has a naturally fibrous, fragile texture, and the nuts interrupt the smoothness of each slice. Letting it soften slightly at room temperature and using a sharp knife can help.
Keep almond walnut halva in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and heat. For packaged halva, follow the storage directions and use-by date on the package.
Yes, almond walnut halva can be frozen in an airtight container, although thawing may change its texture or make it more crumbly. Let it thaw gradually in the refrigerator, then bring it to room temperature before serving.
Almond walnut halva is commonly served in small slices with tea or coffee. Fresh fruit can also balance its sweetness; adding another rich dessert is usually unnecessary because the halva is already filling.
Almond walnut halva provides nuts and tahini, but it is also a sweet, energy-dense dessert. It can fit as an occasional small serving, but its nut ingredients do not make it equivalent to eating plain nuts.
Almond walnut halva contains sugar and carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose; the nuts do not cancel that effect. People with diabetes should account for the portion in their meal plan and ask their clinician or dietitian for individualized guidance.
Yes, almond walnut halva can be eaten at breakfast, often in a small piece alongside tea or coffee. Because it is sweet and filling, serving it as a modest accompaniment rather than a main breakfast food is more practical.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
1.92mg · 13% DV
B1
0.13mg · 11% DV
Biotin
3.2µg · 11% DV
Folate
31.2µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.31mg · 34% DV
Manganese
0.57mg · 25% DV
Phosphorus
118mg · 17% DV
Magnesium
47mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
124mg · 4% DV
Sodium
23mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Almond walnut halva is a nut-studded version of tahini halva, a sweet with deep roots in Turkish and wider Middle Eastern food traditions. It is commonly made with tahini and sugar, with almonds and walnuts folded in for extra crunch and a richer flavour.
Dense, sweet and gently toasted in taste, it is usually cut into small pieces and served with tea or coffee, either as a treat after a meal or alongside a simple snack. The nuts contribute fat and some protein, while the sweet base makes this an energy-dense dessert. A small piece is often satisfying; pair it with unsweetened tea or fresh fruit if you want to balance its richness.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.88g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.84g
Omega 6:3 ratio 32.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (32.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.