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Homemade tahini halva with mandarin Calories
Sesame-based, energy-dense homemade halva flavored with mandarin
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Homemade tahini halva with mandarin (35 g) has 180 calories. That works out to 515 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.3 g of carbs, 4.4 g of protein, 11.6 g of fat and 1.6 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Copper covers 40% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Homemade tahini halva with mandarin Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
180
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
15.3g
· 6% DV
Protein
4.4g
· 9% DV
Fat
11.6g
· 15% DV
Fiber
1.6g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 33% · Protein 10% · Fat 57%
Homemade tahini halva with mandarin nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (35 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 180 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.6 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 1.68 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 13 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15.3 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% |
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 Homemade tahini halva with mandarin?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 35 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 18 g | 93 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 103 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 129 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 40 g | 206 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 258 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 309 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 70 g | 361 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 464 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 515 kcal |
Calculated from 515 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Homemade tahini halva with mandarin
What is homemade tahini halva with mandarin made from?
Homemade tahini halva with mandarin is typically made with tahini, a sweetener or sugar mixture, and mandarin zest or juice. Home recipes vary in their setting ingredients, so the exact texture and sweetness depend on the method used.
Can you use mandarin juice in homemade tahini halva with mandarin?
Yes, but use it sparingly: too much juice can make homemade tahini halva with mandarin soft or crumbly. Zest gives a stronger citrus aroma without adding as much liquid, so it is often easier to use for flavor.
Why is homemade tahini halva with mandarin crumbly?
Homemade tahini halva with mandarin can crumble if the mixture has too much liquid, too little binding ingredient, or has not had time to set. Press it firmly into its mold and let it cool completely before slicing.
How do you keep homemade tahini halva with mandarin from tasting bitter?
Use only the thin, colored outer zest in homemade tahini halva with mandarin; the white pith beneath it can taste bitter. Wash and dry the fruit first, then grate lightly rather than scraping deeply into the peel.
How should you store homemade tahini halva with mandarin?
Store homemade tahini halva with mandarin in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. If the recipe includes fresh mandarin juice, refrigerate it and eat it sooner than a batch made with zest alone.
Can you freeze homemade tahini halva with mandarin?
Yes, homemade tahini halva with mandarin can be frozen if wrapped tightly to keep out air and moisture. Thaw it in the refrigerator; a batch made with juice may soften more after thawing.
What does homemade tahini halva with mandarin taste like compared with plain tahini halva?
Homemade tahini halva with mandarin has the rich, nutty sesame taste of plain tahini halva with a bright citrus aroma. Zest tends to add fragrance, while juice can make the mandarin flavor more noticeable and affect the texture.
What can you serve with homemade tahini halva with mandarin?
Serve homemade tahini halva with mandarin with unsweetened tea or coffee, or alongside fresh fruit. Its sweet, citrusy sesame flavor also works as a small dessert after a meal without needing another rich accompaniment.
Is homemade tahini halva with mandarin a healthy dessert?
Homemade tahini halva with mandarin provides sesame-based nutrients, but it is still a sweet, energy-dense dessert. Enjoying a modest piece rather than treating it as an everyday health food is a practical way to fit it into meals.
Can people with diabetes eat homemade tahini halva with mandarin?
Some people with diabetes may fit a small portion of homemade tahini halva with mandarin into their eating plan, but its sweetener can raise blood glucose. Choose a portion according to your personal plan, and ask your clinician if medication affects your choices.
Homemade tahini halva with mandarin Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.29mg · 24% DV
B3
1.72mg · 11% DV
Biotin
3.15µg · 11% DV
Folate
34.3µg · 9% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.36mg · 40% DV
Manganese
0.51mg · 22% DV
Phosphorus
124mg · 18% DV
Magnesium
65mg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
100mg · 3% DV
Sodium
13mg · 1% DV
Homemade tahini halva with mandarin Glycemic Index
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Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Homemade tahini halva with mandarin
To burn the 180 calories in 1 piece (medium) (35 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 Homemade tahini halva with mandarin?
Homemade tahini halva with mandarin is a sesame-based sweet inspired by tahini halva, a confection enjoyed in Turkey and across parts of the Middle East. Tahini is combined with a sweetened mixture, while mandarin juice or zest adds a citrus note; recipes vary. The finished halva is rich and sweet, with a dense, slightly crumbly texture.
It is usually served in small pieces, often alongside tea or coffee, or as a little dessert after a meal. Sesame contributes protein and fat, but the added sweetness makes it energy-dense: 100 g provides 515 calories. A small slice is satisfying, and fresh mandarin segments make a bright accompaniment if you want to balance its richness.
How Nutritious Is Homemade tahini halva with mandarin?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Homemade tahini halva with mandarin Processed?
NOVA 2
Minimally 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 Homemade tahini halva with mandarin Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Homemade tahini halva with mandarin 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
Homemade tahini halva with mandarin Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.68g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.34g
POLYUNSATURATED
5.46g
Omega 6:3 ratio 129.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (129.5:1).
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