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Helva
Helva by Istanbul provides 573 kcal per 100 g, with 40 g of sugars and 10 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Sweet snacks category and comes in a 350g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 573 kcal | 428 +34% |
| Total fat | 35 g | 18.4 +91% |
| Saturated fat | 7.8 g | 8.6 −9% |
| Carbohydrates | 52 g | 58.4 −11% |
| Total sugars | 40 g | 37.3 +7% |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 28.3 −100% |
| Protein | 10 g | 6.1 +64% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.6 −65% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2983 Sweet snacks products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other sweet snacks
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Tahin (Sesampaste) [55 %], Zucker, Pistazienkerne (8 %), Emulgator (E 471"), Seifenkrautextrakt, Säuerungsmittel (E 330), Aroma. *Pflanzlicher Herkunft. Kann Spuren von anderen Schalenfrüchten (Nüssen) [CH: Hartschalenobst] und Erdnüssen enthalten. Trocken lagern. Vor Wärme schützen.
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 350g
- Sold in
- France
- Barcode
- 8697436523498
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Helva?
Helva contains 573 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Helva?
Helva has 40 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Helva healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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