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
Pale cream-colored, compact pieces of met halva are arranged on a plate, their fine, threadlike strands dotted with small green pistachio pieces.

Pistachio met halva Calories

Traditional sugar-based halva with pistachio

CALORIES · 100 G

452kcal

GI

62medium

POTASSIUM · 100 G

212mg

FIBER · 100 G

2.9g

Quick answer

1 piece (small) of Pistachio met halva (25 g) has 113 calories. That works out to 452 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.6 g of carbs, 1.7 g of protein, 4.7 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Pistachio met halva Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 piece (small) · 25 g

113

KCAL / 25G

Carbs

16.6g

· 6% DV

Protein

1.7g

· 3% DV

Fat

4.7g

· 6% DV

Fiber

0.7g

· 3% DV

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

Calories come from: Carbs 57% · Protein 6% · Fat 37%

Pistachio met halva nutrition facts table · 1 piece (small) (25 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories113 kcal
Total fat4.7 g6%
Saturated fat0.9 g5%
Trans fat0.01 g
Sodium20 mg1%
Total carbohydrate16.6 g6%
Fiber0.7 g3%
Protein1.7 g3%

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 Small Pistachio met halva?

ServingAmountCalories
1 piece (small)25 g113 kcal
1 piece (mini)15 g68 kcal
1 tablespoon (grated)20 g90 kcal
1 piece (medium)40 g181 kcal
2 piece (double)50 g226 kcal
1 piece (large)60 g271 kcal
1 serving (medium)80 g362 kcal
100 g100 g452 kcal
1 serving (large)120 g542 kcal

Calculated from 452 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pistachio met halva

What is pistachio met halva?

Pistachio met halva is a Turkish sweet made from flour, sugar and fat, with pistachios added to the mixture. It is known for its fibrous texture and is commonly shaped into small, compact pieces.

What does pistachio met halva taste like?

Pistachio met halva tastes sweet and toasted, with a nutty note from the pistachios. Its texture is more compact and stringy than fluffy, so it breaks into short, fine strands rather than melting like a creamy confection.

Is pistachio met halva the same as pişmaniye?

No, pistachio met halva is not the same as pişmaniye. Both can have a thread-like texture, but met halva is usually denser and formed into small pieces, while pişmaniye is typically looser and fluffier.

Where does pistachio met halva come from?

Pistachio met halva is a pistachio variation of met halva, a traditional sweet associated with Eskişehir, Turkey. The city is especially known for this regional confection, which is also sold as a gift sweet.

Why is it called pistachio met halva?

The word “met” is commonly linked to a traditional stick game played in Eskişehir. A local story says met halva was eaten after the game; the pistachio version keeps the same name and adds pistachios to the sweet.

How is pistachio met halva made?

Pistachio met halva is made by roasting flour with fat, then working it with a sugar mixture until the dough forms fine strands. Pistachios are incorporated, and the mixture is shaped into small portions.

How is pistachio met halva different from tahini halva?

Pistachio met halva is flour-based and has a distinctive fibrous texture. Tahini halva is made primarily with sesame paste and usually has a crumbly, dense texture, so the two sweets differ in both their main ingredient and how they break apart.

How should you serve pistachio met halva?

Serve pistachio met halva in small pieces, often alongside Turkish tea or coffee. Its sweet, rich flavor also works well as part of a dessert assortment, where a little can be offered with less-sweet foods.

How should you store pistachio met halva after opening?

Keep pistachio met halva in an airtight container in a cool, dry place after opening. Protecting it from moisture helps preserve its characteristic strands, while heat can soften the fat and change its texture.

Does pistachio met halva contain real pistachios?

Yes, pistachio met halva is made with pistachios, but the amount and how finely they are mixed in can vary by producer. Some versions have visible pieces, while others distribute the nuts more evenly through the halva.

Pistachio met halva Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B6

0.05mg · 3% DV

B3

0.3mg · 2% DV

Vitamin E

0.28mg · 2% DV

B2

0.02mg · 2% DV

Minerals

Copper

0.07mg · 8% DV

Phosphorus

32mg · 5% DV

Manganese

0.11mg · 5% DV

Magnesium

14mg · 3% DV

Potassium ⭐

53mg · 2% DV

Sodium

20mg · 1% DV

Pistachio met halva Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

62
Medium
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

5
Low

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

How to Burn Off Pistachio met halva

To burn the 113 calories in 1 piece (small) (25 g):

🚶

28min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

12min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

15min

Cycling

🏊

13min

Swimming

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

What is Pistachio met halva?

Pistachio met halva is a pistachio-studded version of met halva, a traditional sweet associated with Eskişehir in north-western Turkey. It is made with flour and sugar; working and folding the mixture gives it a distinctive, crumbly, layered texture, while pistachios add a nutty note.

Sweet, toasted and delicate, it is usually cut or broken into small pieces and served with tea or coffee, often when welcoming guests or during celebrations. It is energy-dense, with much of its energy coming from sugar and fat, so a small piece makes a satisfying treat. Pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee to balance the sweetness.

How Nutritious Is Pistachio met halva?

Nutrient density

Low

24/ 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

25/ 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 Pistachio met 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 Pistachio met halva Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

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

Which Diets Is Pistachio met halva Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Pistachio met halva Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.9g

MONOUNSATURATED

2.03g

POLYUNSATURATED

1.1g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 102:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (102:1).

Compare Pistachio met halva

🍬vs🍬
Pistachio met halva vs Rose Turkish delight122 kcal more per 100 g
→
🍬vs🍯
Pistachio met halva vs Caramel sauce132 kcal more per 100 g
→
🍬vs🍫
Pistachio met halva vs Dark chocolate88 kcal fewer per 100 g
→
🍬vs🍮
Pistachio met halva vs Höşmerim132 kcal more per 100 g
→

Foods Similar to Pistachio met 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 Pistachio met 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.