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Sweet, energy-dense sandwich made with halva and ice cream
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Halva ice cream sandwich (120 g) has 516 calories. That works out to 430 calories per 100 g. It contains 47.4 g of carbs, 8.6 g of protein, 33.4 g of fat and 3.1 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Copper covers 43% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
516
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
47.4g
· 17% DV
Protein
8.6g
· 17% DV
Fat
33.4g
· 43% DV
Fiber
3.1g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 36% · Protein 7% · Fat 57%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 516 kcal | |
| Total fat | 33.4 g | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 12.48 g | 62% |
| Trans fat | 0.24 g | |
| Sodium | 114 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 47.4 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% |
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) | 120 g | 516 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 45 g | 194 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 60 g | 258 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 70 g | 301 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 344 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 430 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 170 g | 731 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 200 g | 860 kcal |
| 1 piece (double) | 240 g | 1032 kcal |
Calculated from 430 calories per 100 g.
A halva ice cream sandwich is ice cream pressed between two pieces of halva, most often sesame-tahini halva. It combines the halva’s dense, nutty sweetness with the cold, creamy texture of ice cream.
To make a halva ice cream sandwich, slice firm halva, spread softened ice cream on one slice, and top it with another. Briefly chilling the assembled sandwich helps it hold together when you cut or serve it.
Sesame-tahini halva is the usual choice for a halva ice cream sandwich because it can be sliced into sturdy pieces. You can also use semolina halva, but its softer, crumbly texture makes a neat sandwich harder to handle.
Plain or vanilla ice cream pairs especially well with a halva ice cream sandwich because its creamy flavor lets the sesame notes come through. Chocolate ice cream is another option if you want a richer, more pronounced combination.
A halva ice cream sandwich brings together halva, a familiar sweet in Turkish cuisine, and ice cream. Recipes vary, though, so it is better described as a combination inspired by these foods than as a dish with one fixed traditional recipe.
Yes, you can use semolina halva for a halva ice cream sandwich, but it will be softer and less sturdy than one made with sliced tahini halva. Let it cool and firm up first, then handle the assembled sandwich gently.
Chill a halva ice cream sandwich briefly before cutting so the ice cream firms up and the layers stay together. Use a sharp knife and wipe it between cuts; if the halva becomes too firm, let the sandwich soften slightly before serving.
Yes, a halva ice cream sandwich can be kept in the freezer in an airtight container. This helps protect the ice cream from absorbing odors and the halva from drying out. Refreezing it after it has melted can damage the ice cream’s texture.
Serve a halva ice cream sandwich cold, soon after taking it out of the freezer. Give it just enough time to soften slightly for easier biting; leaving it out too long can make the ice cream melt and slide between the halva slices.
A halva ice cream sandwich contains sweet halva and ice cream, so it can raise blood sugar. People with diabetes should account for it in their meal plan; a doctor or dietitian can advise on a portion that fits their individual needs.
Vitamins
B12
0.42µg · 18% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
Vitamin A
144µg · 16% DV
Vitamin E
2.28mg · 15% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.38mg · 42% DV
Manganese
0.74mg · 32% DV
Phosphorus
198mg · 28% DV
Magnesium
70mg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
288mg · 8% DV
Sodium
114mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 516 calories in 1 piece (medium) (120 g):
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A halva ice cream sandwich pairs slices or pieces of halva with a layer of ice cream. In this Turkish-inspired sweet, sesame-rich halva brings a dense, crumbly chew, while the ice cream adds a cool, creamy contrast. Recipes can vary in both the type of halva and the ice cream used.
It is best eaten soon after assembling, before the ice cream softens too much. Enjoy it as a dessert or an occasional summer treat; its combination of sugar and fat makes it energy-dense, at 430 calories per 100 g. A smaller portion works well after a meal, and plain coffee or unsweetened tea can balance its sweetness.
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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
12.48g
MONOUNSATURATED
10.44g
POLYUNSATURATED
8.52g
Omega 6:3 ratio 204:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (204:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.