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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Candies, halavah, plain's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Good nutrient density 26/100
How many beneficial nutrients Candies, halavah, plain delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Candies, halavah, plain come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
50% from carbs
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Carbs 50%60.5 g per serving
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Fat 40%21.5 g per serving
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Protein 10%12.5 g per serving
What Candies, halavah, plain is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.5 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 21.5 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 60.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 8,421.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 2,113.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 1,847.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 25.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 8,133.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 36.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 8,421.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12.5 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.4 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.9 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 65.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.2 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 33.0 mg | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | |
| Magnesium | 218.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 607.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 187.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 195.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 4.3 mg | |
| Copper | 1.2 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.9 mg | |
| Selenium | 11.5 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 1.8 g | — |
About Candies, halavah, plain
Halvah (also spelled halva or halawa) is a dense, crumbly-yet-fudgy confection made from sesame paste (tahini) bound with cooked sugar or honey. Popular across the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Eastern Europe, it has a distinctive nutty, slightly flaky texture and a rich toasted-sesame flavor.
Because it is built on sesame seeds, halvah brings more nutrition than a typical candy: about 469 calories per 100 grams, with roughly 12 grams of protein, 4.5 grams of fiber and a good amount of the unsaturated fat, calcium, iron and magnesium that sesame is known for. The flip side is the sugar — sesame is blended with a heavy share of sweetener, so it remains an energy-dense sweet at around 60 grams of carbohydrate per 100 grams.
Halvah is eaten in thin slices or small cubes, on its own with coffee or tea, crumbled over yogurt and ice cream, or spread on bread. Plain sesame halvah is the base; pistachio, chocolate and marbled versions are common. It is a treat, but one with a genuine seed-based nutritional backbone.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Candies, halavah, plain?
There are 469 calories in 100 g of Candies, halavah, plain, or about 133 calories in 1 oz (28 g).
How much protein is in Candies, halavah, plain?
Candies, halavah, plain contains 12.5 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Candies, halavah, plain?
Candies, halavah, plain has 60.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Candies, halavah, plain?
Candies, halavah, plain provides 21.5 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Candies, halavah, plain a good source of?
Candies, halavah, plain is an excellent source of Copper (134% DV), Magnesium (52% DV), Phosphorus (49% DV), Zinc (39% DV), Manganese (38% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (35% DV) and a good source of Niacin (B3), Dietary Fiber and Folate (B9) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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