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Traditional tahini-based sweet confection with roasted chickpeas; energy-dense and rich in sesame fats
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Sesame halva with roasted chickpeas (35 g) has 180 calories. That works out to 515 calories per 100 g. It contains 16 g of carbs, 4.5 g of protein, 11 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Copper covers 32% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
180
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
16g
· 6% DV
Protein
4.5g
· 9% DV
Fat
11g
· 14% DV
Fiber
2g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 35% · Protein 10% · Fat 55%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 180 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 1.65 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 22 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% |
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 (medium) | 35 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 15 g | 77 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 103 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 129 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 40 g | 206 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 258 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 309 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 70 g | 361 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 464 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 515 kcal |
Calculated from 515 calories per 100 g.
Sesame halva with roasted chickpeas is a dense sweet made from tahini or sesame paste with crunchy roasted chickpea pieces mixed in. It combines a rich sesame flavor with the nutty, toasted taste of chickpeas.
It is commonly made by mixing tahini with a cooked sugar syrup, then folding in roasted chickpeas and letting the mixture set. Recipes vary, but adding the chickpeas near the end helps keep their texture.
Sesame halva with roasted chickpeas has roasted chickpea pieces mixed through it, while plain tahini halva does not. The chickpeas add a toasted flavor and a crunchy contrast to the halva’s dense, crumbly texture.
Sesame halva with roasted chickpeas tastes sweet and rich, with a deep sesame flavor and toasted, nutty notes. Its texture is usually dense or crumbly, with crunchy chickpea pieces throughout.
Serve sesame halva with roasted chickpeas in small slices or cubes as a sweet snack or dessert. Tea or unsweetened coffee pairs well with its richness, and fresh fruit can add a refreshing contrast.
Keep sesame halva with roasted chickpeas sealed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture. After opening, an airtight container helps prevent the chickpeas from losing their crunch; follow the package’s storage directions.
Yes. A home version can be made by combining tahini with sugar syrup, folding in roasted chickpeas, and pressing the mixture into a mold to set. Add the chickpeas last to preserve more of their crunch.
Usually, yes: sesame halva with roasted chickpeas is commonly sweetened with sugar syrup. Recipes differ, so the sweetness and ingredients can vary between homemade batches and packaged versions.
It may raise blood sugar because it is a sweet confection and often contains sugar syrup; the chickpeas do not make it sugar-free. If you have diabetes, ask your clinician or dietitian how it fits your meal plan.
It can contribute to weight gain when eaten frequently or in large portions because it is energy-dense. Having a small piece occasionally is a more moderate way to enjoy it as a dessert.
Vitamins
B1
0.27mg · 23% DV
B3
1.43mg · 9% DV
Folate
34.3µg · 9% DV
Biotin
2.1µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.29mg · 32% DV
Manganese
0.47mg · 20% DV
Phosphorus
107mg · 15% DV
Iron
1.96mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
100mg · 3% DV
Sodium
22mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Sesame halva with roasted chickpeas combines tahini and sugar with pieces of roasted chickpeas. This Turkish-style sweet has a deep, toasted sesame flavour, while the chickpeas add a dry crunch to halva’s dense, crumbly texture. It is usually cut or broken into small pieces rather than eaten as a soft dessert.
In Turkey, it is commonly offered with tea and shared at gatherings; elsewhere, it makes a rich snack alongside coffee or tea. Sesame fats make it energy-dense, with 515 calories per 100 g. A medium piece is about 35 g, so a small portion is a practical way to enjoy its sweetness without making it the whole snack.
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
1.65g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.13g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.44g
Omega 6:3 ratio 108.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (108.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.