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Traditional sugar-based halva with pistachio
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
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.
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%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 113 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.7 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.6 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% |
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 (small) | 25 g | 113 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 15 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 20 g | 90 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 40 g | 181 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 226 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 271 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 80 g | 362 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 452 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 542 kcal |
Calculated from 452 calories per 100 g.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 113 calories in 1 piece (small) (25 g):
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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.
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
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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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.9g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.03g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 102:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (102:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.