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Sweet, energy-dense semolina helva flavored with coffee
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Coffee semolina helva (120 g) has 300 calories. That works out to 250 calories per 100 g. It contains 44 g of carbs, 4 g of protein, 12 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 13.2 µg of Selenium covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 63 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
300
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
44g
· 16% DV
Protein
4g
· 8% DV
Fat
12g
· 15% 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 59% · Protein 5% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 300 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 6.48 g | 32% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 110 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 44 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 4 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 serving (medium) | 120 g | 300 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 20 g | 50 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 40 g | 100 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 150 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 80 g | 200 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 90 g | 225 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 250 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 160 g | 400 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 450 kcal |
Calculated from 250 calories per 100 g.
Coffee semolina helva is a Turkish-style semolina dessert flavored with coffee. The semolina is toasted in fat, then cooked with sweetened liquid; recipes vary between milk and water and may include nuts.
To make coffee semolina helva, toast semolina in butter or oil, then gradually stir in hot sweetened milk or water flavored with coffee. Cook until the liquid is absorbed, then let it rest covered before serving.
Coffee semolina helva tastes sweet, toasted and distinctly coffee-scented, with a soft, grainy texture. The coffee adds a mild bitter note that balances the sweetness, while nuts can add crunch.
Yes, coffee semolina helva can contain caffeine if it is made with regular coffee. The amount depends on the coffee and recipe; using decaffeinated coffee gives it a coffee flavor with much less caffeine.
Instant coffee, brewed coffee or espresso can all flavor coffee semolina helva. Instant coffee dissolves readily in the cooking liquid, while brewed coffee or espresso gives a more pronounced flavor and may require adjusting the liquid.
Coffee semolina helva includes coffee, giving the toasted semolina a roasted aroma and slight bitterness that regular semolina helva lacks. The cooking method is much the same, though the coffee changes the flavor and color.
Coffee semolina helva usually turns lumpy when the hot liquid is added too quickly or the mixture is not stirred. Pour it in gradually while stirring continuously, and make sure the coffee is dissolved in the liquid first.
Coffee semolina helva can be served warm or cold. Serving it warm brings out the coffee aroma, while chilled helva becomes firmer; toasted nuts make a popular topping for either version.
Store coffee semolina helva in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. If it contains milk, do not leave it at room temperature for an extended period.
Yes, reheat coffee semolina helva gently in a pan with a small splash of milk or water to soften it. Stir as it warms, or microwave it in short intervals so the edges do not dry out.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
110.4µg · 12% DV
B1
0.11mg · 9% DV
Biotin
2.52µg · 8% DV
B3
1.32mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Selenium
13µg · 24% DV
Manganese
0.5mg · 22% DV
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Phosphorus
94mg · 13% DV
Sodium
110mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
115mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 300 calories in 1 serving (medium) (120 g):
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Coffee semolina helva takes its cue from Turkish irmik helvası: semolina is toasted in butter or oil, then cooked with a sweet syrup, made with water or milk, and flavoured with coffee. Recipes vary in how strongly the coffee comes through, but the toasted grain remains central.
It is tender with a gently grainy texture, and its roasted coffee notes balance the sweetness. In Turkey it is often served warm as a dessert after a meal; a small cup of tea or coffee makes a natural accompaniment. This is an energy-dense, carbohydrate-led sweet, with 250 kcal per 100 g. For a lighter serving, offer a modest portion and use less sugar in the syrup.
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.
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.
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
6.48g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 57:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (57:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.