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No added sugar; provides sesame-derived calcium and unsaturated fats
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Sugar-free date molasses tahini halva (30 g) has 146 calories. That works out to 485 calories per 100 g. It contains 12 g of carbs, 4 g of protein, 9.5 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Copper covers 45% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 30 g
146
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
12g
· 4% DV
Protein
4g
· 8% DV
Fat
9.5g
· 12% DV
Fiber
1.9g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 32% · Protein 11% · Fat 57%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 146 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.5 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.35 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Protein | 4 g | 8% |
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 slice (medium) | 30 g | 146 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 8 g | 39 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 18 g | 87 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 20 g | 97 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 121 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 45 g | 218 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 243 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 60 g | 291 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 485 kcal |
Calculated from 485 calories per 100 g.
Yes. Date molasses naturally contains sugars, so “sugar-free” usually means that refined or additional sugar was not added—not that the halva contains no sugar. Check the product’s ingredient and nutrition information if you need to know how it is labelled.
It is made primarily with tahini and date molasses, along with ingredients that give halva its characteristic texture. The exact recipe can vary by producer, so two products with the same name may differ in their ingredients and consistency.
The main difference is the sweetener: date molasses replaces the sugar syrup commonly used in regular tahini halva. It gives the halva a distinct fruity, date-like flavour, but does not make the finished sweet sugar-free.
It contains sugars from date molasses and may raise blood glucose, so the “sugar-free” name does not make it automatically suitable for diabetes. A doctor or dietitian can advise on portions that fit an individual’s glucose-management plan.
Keep it tightly covered in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture. Follow the package instructions, since storage guidance can vary by product; sealing it well also helps prevent the halva from absorbing other food odours.
Yes, but freezing and thawing may make its texture more crumbly or oily. Wrap small portions airtight, thaw them in the refrigerator, and avoid refreezing a portion once it has thawed.
Serve it in a small slice alongside tea or coffee, or crumble it over plain yogurt for a dessert. Its tahini-and-date flavour is rich, so it also works well as a sweet component in a simple breakfast.
Yes. Tahini and date molasses can be combined in a homemade version, though it may be softer or less fibrous than packaged halva. Use a recipe designed for date molasses rather than assuming a sugar-syrup recipe will set the same way.
Children without a sesame allergy can have a small, age-appropriate piece. The halva is dense and sticky, so serve it in manageable bites and supervise young children while they eat.
Vitamins
B3
1.38mg · 9% DV
Folate
28.2µg · 7% DV
B6
0.11mg · 6% DV
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.41mg · 46% DV
Phosphorus
153mg · 22% DV
Magnesium
92mg · 22% DV
Manganese
0.35mg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
147mg · 4% DV
Sodium
11mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Sugar-free date molasses tahini halva is a sesame-based sweet made by blending tahini with date molasses until it sets into a sliceable, crumbly confection. Tahini halva is a familiar treat in Turkey, and this version gets its sweetness and fruity depth from date molasses rather than added sugar. Serve a small slice with tea or coffee, or enjoy it as a sweet finish to a meal; it also pairs well with fresh fruit. Sesame makes it a source of protein, fibre and unsaturated fats, but it is energy-dense. “Sugar-free” here means no added sugar, not sugar-free in the nutritional sense, since date molasses contains natural sugars.
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
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.35g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.57g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.11g
Omega 6:3 ratio 100.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (100.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.