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Flour halva with cheese Calories
Traditional Turkish dessert made with flour, butter, sugar, and cheese
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Flour halva with cheese (60 g) has 204 calories. That works out to 340 calories per 100 g. It contains 26.4 g of carbs, 3.9 g of protein, 9 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B2 covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Flour halva with cheese Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 60 g
204
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
26.4g
· 10% DV
Protein
3.9g
· 8% DV
Fat
9g
· 12% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 52% · Protein 8% · Fat 40%
Flour halva with cheese nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (60 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 204 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 5.1 g | 26% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 108 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 26.4 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 3.9 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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Flour halva with cheese?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 60 g | 204 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 102 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 40 g | 136 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 50 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 70 g | 238 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 306 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 340 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 340 kcal |
Calculated from 340 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Flour halva with cheese
How do you make flour halva with cheese?
Flour halva with cheese is made by slowly browning flour in butter, then stirring in a sugar syrup until the mixture thickens. Add small pieces of cheese while the halva is hot, and serve once the cheese has melted and begun to stretch.
What kind of cheese goes in flour halva with cheese?
A mild, unsalted cheese that melts and stretches works best in flour halva with cheese. Turkish dil cheese or unsalted mozzarella are practical choices; strongly salted or aged cheeses can overwhelm the sweet, buttery halva.
Why does flour halva with cheese stretch?
Flour halva with cheese stretches because the cheese melts into elastic strands while the halva is hot. Serve it soon after adding the cheese; as the dessert cools, the cheese firms up and becomes less stretchy.
Where does flour halva with cheese come from?
Flour halva with cheese is a Turkish-style dessert, but it does not have one universally agreed regional origin. Home recipes vary in the cheese used and the texture, so it is best described as a Turkish variation of flour halva.
How is flour halva with cheese different from regular flour halva?
Flour halva with cheese has melted cheese stirred into the hot flour-and-syrup mixture, giving it a stretchy texture and a sweet-salty taste. Regular flour halva contains no cheese and has a more uniformly soft, crumbly or dense consistency.
Should flour halva with cheese be served hot or cold?
Flour halva with cheese is best served warm, when the cheese is soft and stretchy. It can be eaten after it cools, but the cheese firms up and the distinctive texture is less noticeable; gently reheat leftovers before serving.
Can you use mozzarella in flour halva with cheese?
Yes, unsalted mozzarella can be used in flour halva with cheese because it melts and stretches. Choose a mild version, tear or cut it into small pieces, and add it to the hot halva so it melts evenly.
How do you keep flour halva with cheese from getting lumpy?
To keep flour halva with cheese smooth, add the sugar syrup gradually to the browned flour while stirring continuously. Pouring it in all at once can make the flour seize into lumps; stir until the mixture comes together before adding cheese.
How should you store leftover flour halva with cheese?
Store leftover flour halva with cheese in a covered container in the refrigerator because it contains cheese. It will firm up as it chills, so warm it gently before serving; avoid leaving it at room temperature for an extended period.
Can flour halva with cheese be frozen?
Yes, flour halva with cheese can be frozen in airtight, portion-sized containers, though its texture may change after thawing. Defrost it in the refrigerator and reheat it gently; the cheese may not stretch as well as it did when freshly made.
Flour halva with cheese Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
B12
0.19µg · 8% DV
Vitamin A
54µg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.5µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
54mg · 8% DV
Calcium
66mg · 7% DV
Selenium
3µg · 5% DV
Sodium
108mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
54mg · 2% DV
Flour halva with cheese Glycemic Index
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GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Flour halva with cheese
To burn the 204 calories in 1 piece (medium) (60 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Flour halva with cheese?
Flour halva with cheese is a traditional Turkish dessert made by cooking flour in butter, then combining it with a sweet mixture and cheese. Served warm, the cheese softens into the halva and can give it a gently savoury note; the texture varies from crumbly to soft depending on the recipe.
In Turkey, it is commonly offered as a dessert after a meal, often with tea. English-speaking readers can serve it warm with tea or coffee, too. It is rich and filling for a sweet, with 340 calories per 100 g and most of its energy coming from carbohydrates and fat. A modest piece makes a satisfying treat, especially alongside an unsweetened drink.
How Nutritious Is Flour halva with cheese?
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 Flour halva with cheese 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 Flour halva with cheese Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Flour halva with cheese Good For?
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
Flour halva with cheese Fat Profile
SATURATED
5.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.52g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.66g
Omega 6:3 ratio 24:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (24:1).
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