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Sweet tahini-based foamy halva; energy-dense with sesame-derived fats and minerals.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Tahini foam halva (35 g) has 180 calories. That works out to 515 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.4 g of carbs, 3.9 g of protein, 11 g of fat and 1.6 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Copper covers 43% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
180
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
16.4g
· 6% DV
Protein
3.9g
· 8% DV
Fat
11g
· 14% DV
Fiber
1.6g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 36% · Protein 9% · 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 | 16.4 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Protein | 3.9 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 piece (medium) | 35 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 15 g | 77 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 103 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 258 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 60 g | 309 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 70 g | 361 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 90 g | 464 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 515 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 130 g | 670 kcal |
Calculated from 515 calories per 100 g.
Tahini foam halva is a sweet made with tahini and a light, airy, porous texture. It is distinct from denser tahini halva, even though both have tahini as a defining ingredient.
Tahini foam halva is commonly made by whipping a sugar syrup with soapwort-root extract, then combining it with tahini. The aeration gives the mixture its characteristic foam-like texture.
No. Tahini foam halva is airy and porous, while regular tahini halva is usually dense and crumbly. They share tahini, but their textures come from different preparation methods.
Tahini foam halva tastes sweet, with the nutty, toasted-seed flavour of tahini. Its texture is light and spongy rather than the firm, crumbly texture many people associate with regular halva.
You can eat tahini foam halva on its own or place a piece on bread. Its sweetness and airy texture also work as a small accompaniment to tea or coffee.
Keep tahini foam halva sealed in a cool, dry place, away from heat and moisture. Follow the package directions after opening, since packaging and storage recommendations can vary by product.
Freezing is not usually necessary for tahini foam halva and may alter its airy texture as it thaws. For the best texture, keep it sealed in a cool, dry place instead.
Usually, yes: tahini foam halva is commonly made with sweetened syrup, which gives it a distinctly sweet taste. Recipes differ, so the ingredient list is the best guide to a particular product.
It can. The sugar and carbohydrates in tahini foam halva may raise blood glucose, so people managing diabetes should consider their portion and their individual meal plan.
Tahini foam halva is a sweet, energy-dense food, so large or frequent portions can make it harder to maintain a calorie deficit. If you include it while losing weight, keep the portion modest.
Vitamins
B1
0.28mg · 23% DV
Biotin
3.15µg · 11% DV
B3
1.61mg · 10% DV
B6
0.15mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.39mg · 43% DV
Manganese
0.49mg · 21% DV
Phosphorus
124mg · 18% DV
Calcium
147mg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
109mg · 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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Tahini foam halva is a Turkish sweet made by beating tahini with sugar syrup until it becomes airy and full of fine bubbles. Some traditional recipes use soapwort-root extract to help create its characteristic foam. The sesame flavour remains prominent beneath the sweetness, unlike a plain sugar confection.
Its soft, light-looking texture breaks down easily, though it is rich and satisfying. In Turkey, it is commonly enjoyed in a small piece with tea or after a meal; elsewhere, it works well as a sweet bite alongside coffee. It is energy-dense, with 515 kcal per 100 g, and gets much of its fat from sesame. A modest portion with unsweetened tea or fresh fruit makes a less-sweet pairing.
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
4.06g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.59g
Omega 6:3 ratio 112:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (112:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.