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Energy-dense dessert mix rich in carbohydrates and fat
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Flour and semolina helva mix (60 g) has 258 calories. That works out to 430 calories per 100 g. It contains 37.8 g of carbs, 4.5 g of protein, 9.6 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 10.8 µg of Selenium covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 60 g
258
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
37.8g
· 14% DV
Protein
4.5g
· 9% DV
Fat
9.6g
· 12% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 7% · Fat 34%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 258 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.6 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 3.12 g | 16% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 108 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 37.8 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% |
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) | 60 g | 258 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 12 g | 52 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 24 g | 103 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 40 g | 172 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 194 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 70 g | 301 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 387 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 430 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 140 g | 602 kcal |
Calculated from 430 calories per 100 g.
Flour and semolina helva mix is cooked with the fat and liquid specified in its directions. The proportions vary between mixes, so use the product’s stated amounts. Stir the dry mix in the fat, then add the liquid gradually while stirring to help prevent lumps.
Flour and semolina helva mix combines flour and semolina, while semolina halva is made primarily with semolina. The mix therefore gives a different balance of texture and roasted flavour; the exact result depends on the proportions and other ingredients in that particular mix.
You can use milk for flour and semolina helva mix if its directions allow it. Milk gives the cooked helva a creamier, richer taste than water, but it can scorch more easily, so stir steadily and follow the mix’s preparation instructions.
Flour and semolina helva mix can turn lumpy when liquid is poured in too quickly or the mixture is not stirred as it is added. Add the liquid in a slow stream while stirring continuously, scraping the bottom and sides of the pan.
Yes, you can add nuts to flour and semolina helva mix for extra crunch and flavour. Toast chopped walnuts, pistachios or almonds lightly, then stir them in near the end of cooking or scatter them over the helva when serving.
Flour and semolina helva mix can taste oily if more fat is used than the recipe calls for or if the fat is not evenly absorbed. Measure the fat as directed and cook the mix while stirring so it roasts evenly before you add the liquid.
Cooked flour and semolina helva made from the mix keeps best refrigerated in a covered container. Let it cool before storing, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat; discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Yes, cooked helva made from flour and semolina helva mix can be frozen in a sealed container or individual portions. Thaw it in the refrigerator; the texture may change slightly, so warm it gently in a pan and stir before serving.
No, flour and semolina helva mix should be cooked according to its directions rather than eaten dry. Cooking gives the flour and semolina their characteristic roasted flavour and prepares the mix into helva; the dry mixture is not a finished dessert.
Helva made with flour and semolina helva mix is commonly served warm, with cinnamon or chopped nuts on top. For a richer dessert, serve it with ice cream; the contrast between warm helva and cold ice cream is especially popular.
Vitamins
B1
0.11mg · 9% DV
B3
1.44mg · 9% DV
Biotin
1.8µg · 6% DV
B5
0.27mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Selenium
11µg · 20% DV
Manganese
0.3mg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
57mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Sodium
108mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
72mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 258 calories in 1 serving (medium) (60 g):
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Flour and semolina helva mix brings together the grains used to make helva, a traditional Turkish sweet often cooked at home and served on special occasions. The mix makes preparation more convenient, while the ingredients added during cooking determine the finished sweetness and texture.
It is usually toasted in fat, then cooked with hot water or milk and sugar, following the directions for the particular mix. The result may be fluffy and grainy or softer, and is often served warm, sometimes topped with cinnamon or nuts. In Turkey, helva is shared with tea, offered to guests, and made for religious or family gatherings. This is an energy-dense dessert, providing 430 kcal per 100 g. For a lighter serving, use a measured amount of fat and serve a modest portion.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.12g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.66g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 56:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (56:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.