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Sweet, energy-dense traditional pastry made with yufka and halva filling.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Halva in yufka (90 g) has 353 calories. That works out to 392 calories per 100 g. It contains 44.8 g of carbs, 7.3 g of protein, 16.7 g of fat and 2.9 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Copper covers 34% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
353
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
44.8g
· 16% DV
Protein
7.3g
· 15% DV
Fat
16.7g
· 21% DV
Fiber
2.9g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 50% · Protein 8% · Fat 42%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 353 kcal | |
| Total fat | 16.7 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 3.24 g | 16% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 189 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 44.8 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% |
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% |
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) | 90 g | 353 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 25 g | 98 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 30 g | 118 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 176 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 45 g | 176 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 55 g | 216 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 392 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 140 g | 549 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 180 g | 706 kcal |
Calculated from 392 calories per 100 g.
Halva in yufka is a Turkish-style sweet made by wrapping halva, usually tahini halva, in thin yufka pastry and cooking it until the outside is crisp. The warm filling softens as it heats.
To make halva in yufka, place pieces of tahini halva on thin yufka, fold the pastry around them, and cook the parcels in a pan or oven until golden. Serve while warm for a crisp shell and soft centre.
Tahini halva is the usual filling for halva in yufka. Plain or cocoa tahini halva both work; its texture softens when heated, while flour halva is not the customary choice for this pastry.
Yes, halva in yufka can be baked in an oven. Fold the pastry securely around the halva, place each parcel seam-side down, and watch for browning so the filling does not melt out.
Keep the filling away from the edges and fold the yufka snugly without stretching or tearing it. Place each halva in yufka parcel seam-side down in the pan or on the baking tray to help it stay closed.
Halva in yufka is best served warm, when the pastry is crisp and the tahini halva has softened. It can be eaten after cooling, but the pastry tends to lose its crisp texture as it sits.
Yes, chopped walnuts or pistachios can be added to halva in yufka for extra crunch. Use a modest amount and keep it inside the parcel; overfilling makes the yufka harder to seal and can cause leaks.
Serve halva in yufka with unsweetened tea or coffee, or enjoy it on its own as a dessert. Its filling is already sweet and rich, so additional syrup or sweet toppings are usually unnecessary.
Store leftover halva in yufka in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it soon. The pastry softens during storage; reheat it briefly in a pan or oven to improve the texture before serving.
Yes, halva in yufka can be frozen, preferably before cooking, with the parcels separated so they do not stick together. Cook them from thawed or frozen until the pastry is golden and the centre is hot.
Vitamins
B1
0.16mg · 13% DV
Vitamin E
1.71mg · 11% DV
B3
1.71mg · 11% DV
Biotin
2.7µg · 9% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.31mg · 34% DV
Manganese
0.7mg · 30% DV
Phosphorus
128mg · 18% DV
Selenium
8.1µg · 15% DV
Sodium
189mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
151mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Halva in yufka is a Turkish sweet made by placing tahini halva between thin sheets of yufka, a delicate flatbread. It can be assembled at home with a simple filling and warmed so the pastry and halva come together; the exact finish depends on how it is prepared.
The filling is sweet and crumbly, while the yufka may stay soft or turn lightly crisp. In Turkey, it is enjoyed as a homemade treat, often with tea. For English-speaking readers, it is a rich alternative to a small pastry or sweet snack, rather than an everyday staple: halva makes it energy-dense. Serve a modest piece with unsweetened tea or fresh fruit to balance its sweetness.
Low
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Low
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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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.24g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.49g
POLYUNSATURATED
5.13g
Omega 6:3 ratio 162:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (162:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.