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Energy-dense tahini-based sweet with dark chocolate
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of Pulled halva with dark chocolate (30 g) has 158 calories. That works out to 525 calories per 100 g. It contains 14 g of carbs, 3.1 g of protein, 10 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Copper covers 29% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 30 g
158
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
14g
· 5% DV
Protein
3.1g
· 6% DV
Fat
10g
· 13% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 35% · Protein 8% · Fat 57%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 158 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.13 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 17 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% |
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) | 30 g | 158 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 15 g | 79 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 20 g | 105 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 45 g | 236 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 315 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 75 g | 394 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 90 g | 473 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 90 g | 473 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 525 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 630 kcal |
Calculated from 525 calories per 100 g.
Pulled halva with dark chocolate is a sweet made from stretched, strand-like halva combined with dark chocolate. Its texture is fibrous rather than smooth, while the chocolate adds a richer, bittersweet flavor.
Pulled halva with dark chocolate is made by drawing the halva mixture into fine strands and combining it with dark chocolate. Recipes vary, so the exact base and whether the chocolate is mixed through or used as a coating can differ by maker.
Pulled halva with dark chocolate typically has a more pronounced chocolate flavor and a denser bite than plain pişmaniye. Pişmaniye is known for its very fine, fluffy strands, while pulled halva may hold together in thicker, more compact pieces.
Pulled halva with dark chocolate tastes sweet and rich, with the dark chocolate bringing a bittersweet note. The exact balance depends on the recipe and chocolate used, but its strand-like texture sets it apart from smooth chocolate fudge.
Store pulled halva with dark chocolate in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Keeping air and moisture out helps preserve its texture and keeps the chocolate from picking up odors.
Usually, pulled halva with dark chocolate does not need refrigeration. A cool, dry cupboard is generally preferable because refrigerator moisture can affect the strands; follow the package directions if the maker specifies different storage.
Plain coffee, unsweetened tea, or fresh fruit pairs well with pulled halva with dark chocolate. These lighter accompaniments balance its rich sweetness, making it a good after-dinner treat or a small addition to a dessert platter.
Yes, pulled halva with dark chocolate can soften or melt when heated, but it is not designed to behave like a smooth chocolate bar. Gentle heat works best if you want to use it as a topping; heating may remove its signature strands.
Yes, pulled halva with dark chocolate works well with coffee, especially unsweetened coffee that contrasts with its sweetness. Break it into small pieces and serve it alongside the drink rather than stirring it in.
Pulled halva with dark chocolate contains carbohydrates and can raise blood glucose; dark chocolate does not make the sweet sugar-free. People managing diabetes should fit a portion into their individual meal plan with guidance from their clinician or dietitian.
Vitamins
B1
0.22mg · 18% DV
B3
1.38mg · 9% DV
B6
0.13mg · 8% DV
Folate
29.4µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.26mg · 29% DV
Manganese
0.35mg · 15% DV
Phosphorus
95mg · 14% DV
Iron
1.74mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
93mg · 3% DV
Sodium
17mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Pulled halva with dark chocolate is a chocolate variation of Turkish çekme helva, a sweet made by working sugar syrup into flour cooked with fat, then drawing the mixture into fine strands. It is especially associated with Kastamonu and differs from tahini-based halva: its texture is light and fibrous, while the dark chocolate adds a deeper, pleasantly bitter note.
In Turkey it is commonly broken into small pieces and served with tea or after a meal; elsewhere, it makes a distinctive sweet alongside coffee or as part of a dessert spread. It is energy-dense and rich in fat, so a little goes a long way. Try a small piece with unsweetened tea or coffee, rather than pairing it with other rich sweets.
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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.13g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.93g
Omega 6:3 ratio 96:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (96:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.