Halva
100 g
469 kcal
Protein, fat and carbs per 100 g
- Protein
- 12.5 g
- Fat
- 21.5 g
- Carbs
- 60.5 g
- Fiber
- 4.5 g
What to pair it with
Tea, coffee and milk — separately
This is rich in plant iron. Tea, coffee and dairy at the same meal noticeably lower its absorption — have them an hour before or 1–2 hours after.
Source: PMID 11029010, PMID 20200263, PMID 1984335
Add vitamin C
Bell pepper, sauerkraut, citrus or kiwi at the same meal raise plant iron absorption several times over.
Source: PMID 2507689, PMID 20200263
Meat or fish helps
Meat and fish proteins at the same meal boost plant iron absorption.
Source: PMID 17056805
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g
Percent of the daily value for an adult woman aged 19–50. The calculator works out your own.
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 (thiamine) | 0.42 mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) | 0.09 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 (niacin) | 2.9 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) | 0.35 mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B9 (folate) | 65 mcg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) | 0.04 mcg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 218 mg | 70% |
| Phosphorus | 607 mg | 87% |
| Potassium | 187 mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 195 mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 4.3 mg | 54% |
| Selenium | 11.5 mcg | 21% |
| Copper | 1.2 mg | 133% |
| Manganese | 0.87 mg | 48% |
How much do you need?
Work out your daily targets and log this food in your diary — cooking method included.
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Data: USDA FoodData Central, record “Candies, halavah, plain”.