Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →
tahini-based, chocolate-flavored, energy-dense
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Dubai chocolate halva (30 g) has 161 calories. That works out to 535 calories per 100 g. It contains 13.1 g of carbs, 3.7 g of protein, 10.4 g of fat and 1.5 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 26% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 30 g
161
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
13.1g
· 5% DV
Protein
3.7g
· 7% DV
Fat
10.4g
· 13% DV
Fiber
1.5g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 33% · Protein 9% · Fat 58%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 161 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.4 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.22 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 17 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13.1 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% |
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.
Log this food in EatBetter
100,000+ people use it
📸 Scan the code to get the app free.

| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 30 g | 161 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 80 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 134 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 40 g | 214 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 268 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 60 g | 321 kcal |
| ½ cup (shredded) | 70 g | 375 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 535 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 140 g | 749 kcal |
Calculated from 535 calories per 100 g.
Dubai chocolate halva is a tahini-based halva flavored with chocolate. Some versions borrow the pistachio-and-kataifi combination associated with Dubai chocolate, but those ingredients are not part of every recipe.
Not always. Dubai chocolate halva may include pistachio cream, crunchy kataifi, or both, but the name alone does not guarantee either ingredient. Check the specific recipe or product description if you want those textures.
Dubai chocolate halva is a dense, crumbly tahini confection, while Dubai chocolate is typically a chocolate shell filled with pistachio cream and crisp kataifi. The shared name points to an inspiration, not the same dessert.
Yes. Mix cocoa or melted chocolate into a tahini-halva mixture; for a Dubai chocolate-inspired version, fold in pistachio cream or toasted kataifi. Those additions are optional, and the exact method depends on the halva recipe.
The name links the halva to the Dubai chocolate trend, especially its popular pistachio and kataifi pairing. It does not necessarily mean the halva originated in Dubai or follows a traditional Dubai recipe.
Dubai chocolate halva can seem oily because tahini naturally contains sesame oil, and added chocolate or pistachio paste can make the texture richer. Warm storage can also soften it and bring oil to the surface.
Keep Dubai chocolate halva in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and humidity. Follow any storage directions on its packaging, since recipes and packaged products can differ.
Yes, you can freeze Dubai chocolate halva in a tightly sealed, freezer-safe container. Its texture may become less smooth after thawing, so let it defrost gradually in the refrigerator before serving.
Coffee or unsweetened tea pairs well with Dubai chocolate halva because their less-sweet flavors balance its rich sesame and chocolate taste. Small pieces also work as a topping for plain yogurt or ice cream.
Not smoothly like chocolate. Dubai chocolate halva softens with heat, but its tahini and sugar structure can leave it thick or grainy; crumbling it over warm desserts is usually easier than making a pourable sauce.
Vitamins
B1
0.24mg · 20% DV
B6
0.19mg · 11% DV
B3
1.44mg · 9% DV
Folate
29.4µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.23mg · 26% DV
Manganese
0.35mg · 15% DV
Phosphorus
95mg · 14% DV
Iron
1.53mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
93mg · 3% DV
Sodium
17mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 161 calories in 1 piece (medium) (30 g):
🚶
Walking (5 km/h)
🏃
Running (8 km/h)
🚴
Cycling
🏊
Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Dubai chocolate halva combines the sesame-rich base of tahini halva with chocolate flavour. The “Dubai” name nods to the Dubai chocolate trend rather than to a traditional dish from Dubai; recipes and added ingredients can vary by maker.
It has halva’s dense, crumbly, melt-in-the-mouth texture, with a sweet chocolate note. Serve a small piece alongside tea or coffee, or include it on a dessert plate. Tahini makes it rich in fat and energy: a 100 g portion provides 535 calories. Because it is quite rich, a thin slice works well after a meal, perhaps with fresh fruit or an unsweetened drink.
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.22g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.93g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.26g
Omega 6:3 ratio 103.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (103.5:1).
Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.
Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.