EatBetterEatBetter
Foods ▾
Ready & Packaged FoodsVegetables & LegumesDesserts & ConfectioneryMeat & ProteinGrains & BakeryBeveragesMilk & DairyNatural & Other Foods

Ready & Packaged Foods

All →
Fast Food & RestaurantBurgers · Pizza · Doner & Wrap · Fried Sides · Restaurant Menu Items

Explore foods by category, subcategory or brand

CompareBrands
Tools ▾

Calorie Calculator

Work out your daily calorie needs

BMI Calculator

Body mass index from your height and weight

Food GuideCompareBlog
TR
Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play
Golden, paper-thin pastry sheets are layered and folded into neat portions, with pale, crumbly halva visible between the crisp, flaky layers on a plate.

Phyllo halva Calories

Dessert made with tahini halva wrapped in phyllo/yufka

CALORIES · 100 G

430kcal

GI

62medium

POTASSIUM · 100 G

210mg

FIBER · 100 G

3.6g

Quick answer

1 piece (medium) of Phyllo halva (90 g) has 387 calories. That works out to 430 calories per 100 g. It contains 41.2 g of carbs, 8.3 g of protein, 21.7 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Copper covers 42% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Phyllo halva Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g

387

KCAL / 90G

Carbs

41.2g

· 15% DV

Protein

8.3g

· 17% DV

Fat

21.7g

· 28% DV

Fiber

3.2g

· 11% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 42% · Protein 8% · Fat 50%

Phyllo halva nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (90 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories387 kcal
Total fat21.7 g28%
Saturated fat4.59 g23%
Trans fat0.07 g
Sodium149 mg6%
Total carbohydrate41.2 g15%
Fiber3.2 g11%
Protein8.3 g17%

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.

EatBetter

Log this food in EatBetter

100,000+ people use it

  • Get your daily calorie target
  • Snap your meal, log it in seconds
  • See every vitamin and mineral
QR code to get the EatBetter app

📸 Scan the code to get the app free.

The EatBetter app recognising potatoes, broccoli and salmon on a plate

How Many Calories in 1 Medium Phyllo halva?

ServingAmountCalories
1 piece (medium)90 g387 kcal
0.25 piece (quarter)22.5 g97 kcal
1 slice (thin)35 g151 kcal
1 piece (small)45 g194 kcal
½ piece (half)45 g194 kcal
1 slice (thick)60 g258 kcal
100 g100 g430 kcal
1 piece (large)140 g602 kcal
1 serving (double)180 g774 kcal

Calculated from 430 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Phyllo halva

What is phyllo halva?

Phyllo halva is tahini halva wrapped in thin phyllo pastry and baked. The pastry turns crisp while the filling softens, making it different in texture from plain tahini halva.

How do you make phyllo halva?

Phyllo halva is made by wrapping pieces of tahini halva in lightly oiled phyllo and baking them until crisp and golden. Keep the filling contained, fold the edges in, and place each parcel seam-side down.

Is phyllo halva the same as tahini halva?

No. Tahini halva is the sweet sesame-based filling, while phyllo halva is that halva enclosed in pastry and baked. The phyllo adds a crisp outer layer that plain tahini halva does not have.

Is phyllo halva baked or fried?

Phyllo halva is usually baked, which crisps the pastry without immersing it in oil. Some cooks pan-cook it, but it needs gentle heat and turning so the thin pastry browns without burning.

How do you keep phyllo halva from leaking?

Use a modest amount of filling and wrap the phyllo snugly to keep phyllo halva from leaking. Fold the sides over the halva, seal the edges, and bake the parcel with its seam underneath.

Can you make phyllo halva with store-bought phyllo?

Yes, store-bought phyllo works well for phyllo halva. Keep the sheets covered while assembling so they do not dry out, and handle them gently because thin pastry can tear around the filling.

Should phyllo halva be served warm or cold?

Phyllo halva is usually best served warm, when the pastry is crisp and the tahini halva inside is soft. Let it rest briefly after baking so the hot filling does not burn your mouth.

How should you store phyllo halva?

Let phyllo halva cool completely, then keep it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. The pastry gradually loses its crispness, so it is best eaten soon after baking rather than stored for long.

Can you freeze phyllo halva?

Yes, freeze phyllo halva before baking, once the parcels are wrapped, for a better chance of preserving the pastry texture. Bake them after thawing; freezing already-baked parcels can leave the phyllo less crisp.

Can people with diabetes eat phyllo halva?

People with diabetes may include phyllo halva only with attention to portion size and the carbohydrates in the rest of the meal, since both the halva and pastry affect blood sugar. Ask a doctor or dietitian for advice tailored to your care plan.

Phyllo halva Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B1

0.16mg · 13% DV

Folate

52.2µg · 13% DV

Biotin

3.6µg · 12% DV

B3

1.71mg · 11% DV

Minerals

Copper

0.38mg · 42% DV

Manganese

0.7mg · 30% DV

Phosphorus

167mg · 24% DV

Magnesium

65mg · 15% DV

Sodium

149mg · 6% DV

Potassium ⭐

189mg · 6% DV

Phyllo halva Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

62
Medium
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

26.1
High

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Phyllo halva

To burn the 387 calories in 1 piece (medium) (90 g):

🚶

96min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

39min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

53min

Cycling

🏊

45min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Phyllo halva?

Phyllo halva pairs tahini halva—the sweet, dense confection made from sesame paste—with thin sheets of phyllo. In Turkey, the sheets are wrapped around the halva and baked until crisp, leaving a soft, rich centre beneath the golden pastry. It is a simple combination, but the contrast between flaky dough and smooth, sesame-forward filling makes it feel especially indulgent.

Serve it warm or at room temperature, often with tea after a meal or as a small treat for guests. It is a substantial dessert, with both carbohydrates and fat contributing to its energy; a 100 g portion provides 430 calories. For a lighter serving, cut it into small pieces and pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee rather than adding another sweet accompaniment.

How Nutritious Is Phyllo halva?

Nutrient density

Low

32/ 100

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

Low

32/ 100

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 Phyllo halva Processed?

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.

Does Phyllo halva Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes
Dairy free
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame yes

Which Diets Is Phyllo halva 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

Phyllo halva Fat Profile

SATURATED

4.59g

MONOUNSATURATED

7.56g

POLYUNSATURATED

6.75g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 88.7:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (88.7:1).

Compare Phyllo halva

🥮vs🍬
Phyllo halva vs Rose Turkish delight100 kcal more per 100 g
→
🥮vs🍯
Phyllo halva vs Caramel sauce110 kcal more per 100 g
→
🥮vs🍫
Phyllo halva vs Dark chocolate110 kcal fewer per 100 g
→
🥮vs🍮
Phyllo halva vs Höşmerim110 kcal more per 100 g
→

Foods Similar to Phyllo halva

🍬

Rose Turkish delight

330 kcal

🍯

Caramel sauce

320 kcal

🍫

Dark chocolate

540 kcal

🍮

Höşmerim

320 kcal

🍫

Chocolate sauce

210 kcal

🍬

Fruit Leather

320 kcal

🍬

Pistachio Turkish Delight

370 kcal

🍮

Kazandibi

145 kcal

Have another question about Phyllo halva?

Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.

EatBetter

Scan calories with your camera

Instant AI nutrition analysis

App StoreGoogle Play

Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.