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Fiber-rich sweet with tahini and oats
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Oat halva with tahini (80 g) has 346 calories. That works out to 432 calories per 100 g. It contains 37.4 g of carbs, 8.3 g of protein, 19.3 g of fat and 5.5 g of fiber. Its 1.7 mg of Manganese covers 73% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 56 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 80 g
346
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
37.4g
· 14% DV
Protein
8.3g
· 17% DV
Fat
19.3g
· 25% DV
Fiber
5.5g
· 20% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 42% · Protein 9% · Fat 49%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 346 kcal | |
| Total fat | 19.3 g | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 2.96 g | 15% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 46 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 37.4 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% |
| Protein | 8.3 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 serving (medium) | 80 g | 346 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 20 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 151 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 40 g | 173 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 60 g | 259 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 80 g | 346 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 389 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 432 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 160 g | 691 kcal |
Calculated from 432 calories per 100 g.
Toast the oats in a pan, then stir in tahini and a sweetener until the mixture holds together. Press it firmly into a dish and let it cool before slicing; chopped nuts or dried fruit are optional additions.
Oat halva with tahini tastes nutty and gently sweet, with a toasted-oat flavor and sesame notes from the tahini. Its texture is usually denser and more oat-like than the smooth, stretchy texture some people expect from traditional halva.
No. Oat halva with tahini is an oat-based sweet, while many familiar halvas are made with sesame paste or flour such as semolina. Recipes and textures vary, so the word “halva” does not mean one fixed recipe.
Oat halva with tahini can crumble when the oats are too coarse or there is not enough binder to hold the mixture together. Stir it thoroughly, press it firmly into its dish, and let it cool fully before cutting.
Yes, you can make a no-cook version of oat halva with tahini by mixing the ingredients and pressing the mixture into a lined dish. It will have a chewier, less toasted flavor than a version made with pan-toasted oats.
Either can work in oat halva with tahini. Rolled oats give a more noticeable texture, while quick oats make a finer mixture that may bind more easily. For a smoother result with rolled oats, pulse them briefly before mixing.
You can add chopped nuts, dried fruit, or warming spices to oat halva with tahini. Fold them in after mixing the oats with tahini so they spread evenly; too many additions can make the pieces harder to slice cleanly.
Oat halva with tahini works well as a small sweet with tea or coffee, or alongside fresh fruit. Its nutty, rich flavor pairs especially well with tart fruit, which adds a fresh contrast.
Store oat halva with tahini in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep it from drying out and absorbing other odors. If your recipe includes moist ingredients such as fresh fruit, eat it sooner.
Oat halva with tahini still contains carbohydrates and sweeteners, so it can affect blood glucose even though it includes oats. If you have diabetes, ask your clinician or dietitian how to fit a portion into your eating plan.
Vitamins
B1
0.26mg · 22% DV
Biotin
5.6µg · 19% DV
B3
1.68mg · 11% DV
B5
0.44mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1.68mg · 73% DV
Copper
0.5mg · 56% DV
Phosphorus
256mg · 37% DV
Magnesium
116mg · 28% DV
Potassium ⭐
232mg · 7% DV
Sodium
46mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Oat halva with tahini is a sweet made by bringing oats together with tahini and a sweetener. It is a variation on halva rather than one single fixed recipe, and its consistency can range from soft and spoonable to firm enough to slice.
Tahini gives it a rich, nutty sesame taste, while oats add a slightly grainy, hearty texture. Halva is enjoyed across parts of the Middle East and eastern Mediterranean, and this oat-based version can be served after a meal or alongside tea or coffee. Oats contribute fibre and tahini makes the sweet filling, though it is energy-dense. For a lighter treat, keep the portion modest and pair it with fresh fruit.
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.
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
2.96g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.88g
POLYUNSATURATED
7.52g
Omega 6:3 ratio 118.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (118.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.