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Tahini-based, sugar-free, energy-dense
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (thin) of Sugar-free plain halva (30 g) has 156 calories. That works out to 520 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.6 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 12 g of fat and 2.1 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Copper covers 47% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 slice (thin) · 30 g
156
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
6.6g
· 2% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
12g
· 15% DV
Fiber
2.1g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 18% · Protein 10% · Fat 72%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 156 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.6 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Protein | 3.8 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 (thin) | 30 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 20 g | 104 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 25 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 slice (medium) | 30 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 40 g | 208 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 45 g | 234 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 260 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 312 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 468 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 520 kcal |
Calculated from 520 calories per 100 g.
Sugar-free plain halva is tahini-based, but the ingredient that provides sweetness can vary by recipe or product. “Sugar-free” does not necessarily mean unsweetened or made with a particular substitute, so check the ingredients if you need to know exactly what is in yours.
Sugar-free plain halva is not automatically suitable for everyone with diabetes. It contains carbohydrates, and the recipe or product may use ingredients that affect blood glucose. A clinician or dietitian can help you decide on a portion that fits your individual plan.
Sugar-free plain halva is not a weight-loss food; its tahini base makes it energy-dense. Leaving out sugar does not make it low in energy, so treat it as a dessert and keep the portion modest if you are managing your weight.
Sugar-free plain halva is a tahini-based halva made without added sugar, while regular tahini halva is commonly sweetened with sugar. The sweetening ingredient and texture can vary between recipes, so the name alone does not tell you which substitute, if any, is used.
You can eat sugar-free plain halva in thin slices on its own or serve it with tea or coffee. Its rich tahini flavor also works alongside fresh fruit; a small serving is often enough because the halva is energy-dense.
Store sugar-free plain halva in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place. Keeping air and moisture out helps protect its texture and flavor; follow the package directions if they specify refrigeration or a different storage method.
Yes, you can refrigerate sugar-free plain halva, particularly in warm conditions. Seal it well so it does not dry out or absorb other food odors. Let a portion sit briefly at room temperature before serving if you prefer a softer texture.
Yes, sugar-free plain halva can be frozen. Wrap it airtight, ideally in portions, to limit exposure to air. Thaw it in the refrigerator and expect that its texture may be a little different from freshly opened halva.
Yes, you can crumble sugar-free plain halva into baked goods or use it as a filling. Because it is tahini-based and already rich, it changes both the flavor and texture of a recipe; reduce other rich fillings rather than assuming it behaves like sugar.
Yes, sugar-free plain halva is tahini-based, and tahini is made from sesame seeds. It is therefore unsuitable for someone with a sesame allergy; avoid it rather than relying on the “sugar-free” wording.
Vitamins
B1
0.24mg · 20% DV
B6
0.24mg · 14% DV
Biotin
3µg · 10% DV
B3
1.44mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.42mg · 47% DV
Phosphorus
156mg · 22% DV
Manganese
0.48mg · 21% DV
Selenium
9.6µg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
114mg · 3% DV
Sodium
14mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 156 calories in 1 slice (thin) (30 g):
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Sugar-free plain halva is a tahini-based sweet, made from sesame paste and prepared without added sugar. It belongs to the wider family of sesame halvas enjoyed across Turkey and the eastern Mediterranean; recipes vary, so sweetness and texture depend on the ingredients used.
It has a rich sesame flavour and a firm, crumbly texture, and is usually cut into small slices. In Turkey it may be served with tea or after a meal; elsewhere, it also works as a small treat alongside coffee or fresh fruit. Its tahini base makes it energy-dense, with 520 calories per 100 g. Keep the portion modest—a thin slice is an easy way to enjoy it without making it the centre of a 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
✓ 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
1.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
5.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 56.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (56.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.