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Sweet, grain-based, sugary, traditional
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Grain halva (50 g) has 185 calories. That works out to 370 calories per 100 g. It contains 32.5 g of carbs, 2.8 g of protein, 5 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Manganese covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 50 g
185
KCAL / 50G
Carbs
32.5g
· 12% DV
Protein
2.8g
· 6% DV
Fat
5g
· 6% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 70% · Protein 6% · Fat 24%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 185 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 32.5 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% |
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 piece (medium) | 50 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 111 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 40 g | 148 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 70 g | 259 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 80 g | 296 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 120 g | 444 kcal |
Calculated from 370 calories per 100 g.
Grain halva is a sweet made with grain or grain flour, traditionally prepared in several regional styles. Recipes often combine the grain base with a sweetener and fat, and some versions include tahini or nuts.
Grain halva is made primarily from grain or grain flour, a sweetener, and fat. The exact ingredients vary by recipe and product; tahini, nuts, or spices may also be added, so check the package for a particular variety.
Grain halva is a broader name for halva made with different grains or grain flours, while semolina halva specifically uses semolina. That difference in the main ingredient gives the sweets distinct textures, though recipes vary.
Grain halva is usually eaten in small pieces as a dessert or snack, often alongside tea or coffee. Its sweetness makes it easy to serve on its own, without adding another dessert to the plate.
Yes, you can make grain halva at home. A common approach is to toast grain flour or semolina in fat and combine it with a sweetened liquid; the grain and recipe you choose determine its final texture.
Store grain halva in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate homemade versions or varieties with moist additions, and let chilled halva come closer to room temperature before serving for a softer texture.
Yes, grain halva can be frozen in an airtight, freezer-safe container. Thaw it in the refrigerator; freezing may change its texture, so it may be less soft or crumbly than when freshly made.
Grain halva can turn crumbly or hard when it has too little moisture or has dried out during storage. Keep it sealed, and if making it at home, follow the recipe’s liquid proportions rather than adding extra grain flour.
Yes, grain halva can raise blood sugar because it contains a sweetener and a grain-based source of carbohydrates. If you have diabetes, account for the portion in your meal plan and ask your dietitian how it fits your individual targets.
Yes, grain halva can be served warm, particularly when freshly made at home. Warm it gently rather than overheating it, since excess heat can dry it out or make its fat separate.
Vitamins
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
B3
0.55mg · 3% DV
B5
0.15mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.75µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.25mg · 11% DV
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
30mg · 4% DV
Magnesium
15mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
40mg · 1% DV
Sodium
2.5mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 185 calories in 1 piece (medium) (50 g):
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Grain halva is a traditional sweet associated with Turkey, made by cooking grain or grain flour with sugar and fat until the mixture becomes dense and sliceable. The grain used and the recipe vary, so it may have a fine, smooth texture or a more distinct graininess.
In Turkey it is often served in small pieces with tea or after a meal, and may be offered to guests or at festive gatherings. Elsewhere, it works well as a small treat alongside plain tea or coffee. Grain halva is sweet and energy-dense, with 370 calories per 100 g; a modest portion is a practical way to enjoy it without making it the centre of a meal.
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.
No known major 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
0.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.35g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.55g
Omega 6:3 ratio 27.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (27.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.