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Chocolate saray halva Calories
Sweet traditional Turkish flour-halva style confection with chocolate
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Chocolate saray halva (35 g) has 170 calories. That works out to 485 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.4 g of carbs, 2.2 g of protein, 8.8 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Chocolate saray halva Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
170
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
20.4g
· 7% DV
Protein
2.2g
· 4% DV
Fat
8.8g
· 11% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 48% · Protein 5% · Fat 47%
Chocolate saray halva nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (35 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 170 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.8 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.82 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 41 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 20.4 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Chocolate saray halva?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 35 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 15 g | 73 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 97 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 243 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 70 g | 340 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 80 g | 388 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 485 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 582 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 160 g | 776 kcal |
Calculated from 485 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chocolate saray halva
What is Chocolate saray halva?
Chocolate saray halva is a Turkish flour-based confection made in the style of saray helvası, with chocolate or cocoa added. It is typically pressed into a firm slab and served in small pieces, rather than having the stringy texture of pişmaniye.
What is Chocolate saray halva made of?
Chocolate saray halva is generally made with roasted flour, fat, sugar, and cocoa or chocolate. Recipes differ: chocolate may be mixed into the halva or used as a coating, so the texture and intensity of the chocolate can vary.
Is Chocolate saray halva the same as tahini halva?
No. Chocolate saray halva is based on roasted flour, while the familiar block of tahini halva is made chiefly from sesame paste. Both are Turkish sweets, but they have different ingredients and textures.
How is Chocolate saray halva different from pişmaniye?
Chocolate saray halva is compact and crumbly, while pişmaniye is made of fine, pulled strands that separate like floss. Chocolate saray halva is usually cut or broken into pieces; pişmaniye is pulled apart to serve.
Where does Chocolate saray halva come from?
Saray helvası is a Turkish sweet particularly associated with Kandıra in Kocaeli. Chocolate saray halva is a chocolate-flavoured variation of that flour-based confection, rather than a separate traditional dessert with a distinct origin.
What does Chocolate saray halva taste and feel like?
Chocolate saray halva tastes sweet and rich, with roasted-flour notes alongside cocoa or chocolate. Its texture is dense and fine-grained, so it tends to break into small crumbs rather than stretch or pull apart.
How do you serve Chocolate saray halva?
Serve Chocolate saray halva in small pieces with Turkish tea or coffee, or offer it as part of a dessert spread. It is ready to eat at room temperature and does not need heating.
Does Chocolate saray halva melt in hot weather?
The chocolate in Chocolate saray halva can soften in heat, making the pieces messy or changing their finish. Keep it in a cool, dry place and out of direct sunlight, especially when the recipe includes a chocolate coating.
Can you freeze Chocolate saray halva?
Yes, you can freeze Chocolate saray halva in an airtight package, though thawing may affect its crumbly texture or leave the chocolate looking pale. Let it come to room temperature while still wrapped to limit condensation.
Can people with diabetes eat Chocolate saray halva?
Chocolate saray halva contains flour and sugar, so it can raise blood glucose. Whether it fits a particular meal plan depends on individual glucose targets and portion guidance; a doctor or dietitian can advise on that personal decision.
Chocolate saray halva Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
B3
0.42mg · 3% DV
Vitamin E
0.39mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.7µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Manganese
0.15mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
34mg · 5% DV
Iron
0.74mg · 4% DV
Sodium
41mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
58mg · 2% DV
Chocolate saray halva Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Chocolate saray halva
To burn the 170 calories in 1 piece (medium) (35 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Chocolate saray halva?
Chocolate saray halva is a Turkish sweet made in the style of flour halva: roasted flour is bound with a sweet mixture, pressed into shape and flavoured with chocolate. It has a fine, crumbly texture that softens as you eat it, with a toasted note beneath the chocolate sweetness.
In Turkey, it is commonly served in small pieces alongside tea and offered to guests, including at festive gatherings. It is an energy-dense treat, with 485 calories per 100 g, so a modest piece is often enough when you want something sweet with a cup of tea or coffee. Its rich flavour also pairs well with unsweetened drinks.
How Nutritious Is Chocolate saray halva?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Low
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.
Is Chocolate saray halva Processed?
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.
Does Chocolate saray halva Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Chocolate saray halva Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Chocolate saray halva Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.82g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.66g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.78g
Omega 6:3 ratio 168:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (168:1).
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