Halva
Limited nutritional benefit
Sesame (tahini) halva, values as sold.
A crumbly confection of ground sesame paste (tahini) and sugar, eaten with tea or on bread in the Middle East, the Balkans and the former Soviet Union. A 30 g portion gives about 140 kcal, 16 g of sugar, 6.5 g of mostly unsaturated fat and 4 g of protein, and is high in copper, with good phosphorus and magnesium. Sunflower halva, common in Russia and Ukraine, has similar protein, somewhat more fat and calories, far more vitamin E, and no sesame.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12.5g | 22.3% |
| Fat | 21.5g | 30.7% |
| Carbs | 60.5g | 20.2% |
| Simple Sugars | 21.17g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 34.83g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 4.5g | 18.0% |
| Water | 4g | 0.1% |
| Calories | 469 | 20.8% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 4.13 | g | 20.6% |
| Monounsaturated | 8.19 | g | 32.8% |
| Polyunsaturated | 8.48 | g | 65.2% |
| Omega-3 | 2.544 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 5.936 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 0.1 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 | mg |
| Selenium | 11.5 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin B1 | 0.424 | mg | 35.3% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.088 | mg | 6.8% |
| vitamin B3 | 2.86 | mg | 17.9% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.348 | mg | 20.5% |
| vitamin B9 | 65 | mcg | 16.3% |
| vitamin B12 | 0.04 | mcg | 1.7% |
| vitamin C | 0.1 | mg | 0.1% |
| vitamin E | 0.1 | mg | 0.7% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 33 | mg | 3.3% |
| iron | 4.53 | mg | 25.2% |
| magnesium | 218 | mg | 54.5% |
| phosphorus | 607 | mg | 86.7% |
| potassium | 187 | mg | 7.2% |
| sodium | 195 | mg | 8.5% |
| zinc | 4.32 | mg | 39.3% |
| copper | 1.202 | mg | 133.6% |
| manganese | 0.873 | mg | 38.0% |
| selenium | 11.5 | mcg | 20.9% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 367 | mg | 52.4% | 147% |
| Isoleucine | 537 | mg | 38.4% | 115% |
| Leucine | 957 | mg | 35.1% | 100% |
| Lysine limiting | 400 | mg | 19.0% | 53% |
| Methionine | 664 | mg | 63.2% | 185% |
| Phenylalanine | 1185 | mg | 67.7% | 185% |
| Threonine | 519 | mg | 49.4% | 133% |
| Tryptophan | 273 | mg | 97.5% | 265% |
| Valine | 698 | mg | 38.4% | 112% |
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