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Traditional Turkish confection made with thin wafer layers and a tahini-based halva filling; high in sugar and energy.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Koska Paper Halva (35 g) has 170 calories. That works out to 485 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.6 g of carbs, 2.5 g of protein, 7.7 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 16% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
170
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
22.6g
· 8% DV
Protein
2.5g
· 5% DV
Fat
7.7g
· 10% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 53% · Protein 6% · Fat 41%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 170 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.7 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.78 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 44 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22.6 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% |
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) | 35 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 18 g | 87 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 121 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 35 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 243 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 70 g | 340 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 485 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 105 g | 509 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 140 g | 679 kcal |
Calculated from 485 calories per 100 g.
Koska Paper Halva is made of thin, crisp wafer layers with a tahini-based halva filling. The wafer gives it a light, layered texture, while the filling provides the characteristic rich, sweet halva taste.
Koska Paper Halva is ready to eat as sold. Break it into pieces and serve it on its own, alongside tea or coffee, or crumble some over another dessert for a crisp topping.
No. Koska Paper Halva combines tahini-based halva filling with thin wafer layers, so it is crisp and layered. Plain tahini halva has no wafer and is a denser confection that is usually cut into slices.
Yes. Koska Paper Halva pairs well with ice cream because its crisp wafer layers contrast with the cold, creamy texture. Add the ice cream just before serving so the wafers do not soften as quickly.
Koska Paper Halva is named for its very thin wafer layers, which can look paper-thin. It contains no paper; the layers are edible wafers.
Store Koska Paper Halva in an airtight container in a cool, dry place after opening. Moisture can soften the wafer layers and take away their crispness, so follow any storage directions on the package as well.
Freezing Koska Paper Halva is usually unnecessary and may affect the wafer’s crisp texture when it thaws. Keep it sealed and dry instead, and avoid storing it where condensation or moisture can reach it.
You can make a homemade version of Koska Paper Halva, but producing very thin, crisp wafers may require a wafer iron or a special mold. For an easier shortcut, layer ready-made thin wafers with tahini halva filling.
Koska Paper Halva tastes sweet and rich from its tahini-based halva filling, with crisp wafer layers adding a light crunch. Its flavor is more layered and its texture less dense than plain tahini halva.
Koska Paper Halva is better treated as a sweet treat than an everyday snack because it is high in sugar and energy. A smaller piece can satisfy a sweet craving without making it the main part of a snack.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.63mg · 4% DV
B3
0.66mg · 4% DV
B6
0.06mg · 4% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.15mg · 17% DV
Manganese
0.2mg · 9% DV
Selenium
4.38µg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
50mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
72mg · 2% DV
Sodium
44mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 170 calories in 1 piece (medium) (35 g):
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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.
Koska Paper Halva is a Turkish confection made from crisp, thin wafer layers with a filling of tahini-based halva. The wafers crumble lightly, while the filling brings a dense texture and a toasted sesame flavour.
In Turkey, it is commonly enjoyed as a sweet snack with tea, and it can also be served alongside ice cream. It is rich in sugar and energy, so a modest piece works well when you want something sweet without making it the centre of a meal. Plain tea is a simple pairing that balances its sweetness.
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.
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
1.78g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.91g
Omega 6:3 ratio 94.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (94.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.