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Unsweetened halva made with date juice, naturally sweet and fiber-rich dessert.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Halva made with unsweetened date juice (40 g) has 132 calories. That works out to 330 calories per 100 g. It contains 23.2 g of carbs, 1.3 g of protein, 4.2 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 40 g
132
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
23.2g
· 8% DV
Protein
1.3g
· 3% DV
Fat
4.2g
· 5% DV
Fiber
1.9g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 68% · Protein 4% · Fat 28%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 132 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.2 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.64 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 23.2 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% |
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) | 40 g | 132 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 83 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 30 g | 99 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 50 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 50 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 198 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 80 g | 264 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 330 kcal |
Calculated from 330 calories per 100 g.
Halva made with unsweetened date juice is sweetened with date juice rather than necessarily with refined sugar. Its base varies: some versions use tahini, while others use semolina or flour, so the texture and ingredient list depend on the recipe.
No. “Unsweetened” here means the date juice has no added sweetener; date juice still contains naturally occurring sugars. A recipe may also include other sweeteners, so the name alone does not establish that none were added.
It can raise blood glucose because the date juice supplies sugars, even when no sugar is added. Portion size and the rest of the meal matter; people managing diabetes should ask their clinician or dietitian how it fits their individual plan.
The main distinction is the sweetener: date-juice halva uses date juice, while many familiar tahini halvas use a sugar syrup. The base can differ too, since date-juice versions may be made with tahini, semolina, or flour.
Start with a recipe that specifies the type of halva base—tahini, semolina, or flour—because each is prepared differently. Add the date juice as directed and cook or mix until the texture is right; letting it rest helps it set before serving.
Date juice naturally gives the halva a deeper brown color and a fruity, caramel-like flavor. The final shade also depends on the base and how it is cooked, so a darker color alone does not mean the halva has burnt.
A small piece pairs well with unsweetened tea or coffee, whose bitterness balances the halva’s sweetness. Nuts such as walnuts or pistachios can add crunch, especially to tahini-based versions; the halva can also be served with fresh fruit.
Keep it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to limit moisture and staling. A moist or homemade version may need refrigeration, while a packaged product should be stored according to its instructions; discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Yes. Wrap individual portions or place them in an airtight freezer-safe container to protect them from drying out and absorbing odors. Thaw in the refrigerator; the texture may become slightly crumbly or softer, depending on the halva’s base.
It can be served as an occasional dessert, but its date juice still contributes sugars and it is dense. Offer a modest piece rather than treating it as a sugar-free sweet, and consider whether nuts or other ingredients pose a choking or allergy risk.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.44mg · 3% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
B5
0.12mg · 2% DV
B3
0.32mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.09mg · 10% DV
Manganese
0.13mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
164mg · 5% DV
Iron
0.84mg · 5% DV
Sodium
4.8mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Halva made with unsweetened date juice is a sweet made with date juice instead of added sugar; recipes may also use flour or semolina and fat. Halva has deep roots across the Middle East and Mediterranean, with many regional versions. “Unsweetened” here does not mean sugar-free: dates naturally contribute sweetness.
It is usually cut or served in small pieces, as a dessert or alongside tea or coffee. Depending on the recipe, it may be dense and smooth or slightly grainy, with a rounded, fruity sweetness from the dates. It is energy-dense and rich in carbohydrates, with some fibre. For a lighter serving, keep the piece modest and enjoy it with unsweetened tea or coffee.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
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
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.64g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.32g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.92g
Omega 6:3 ratio 42:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (42:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.