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Halva, carrot, homemade

Carrot halva is a sweet dish made with carrots; the figures here describe a homemade recipe. It mainly provides carbohydrate and fat, with some fibre and protein. Per 100g, it contains 44g of carbohydrate, including 43g of sugars, and 17g of fat, including 7.4g of saturated fat. The nutrient content of homemade halva can vary with the ingredients and preparation method.

The sugar and saturated fat content are relevant for people monitoring these in their diet, while the amount eaten affects overall energy intake. Carrot halva also provides vitamin A, which supports normal vision and immune function. Full nutrient figures for this recipe are shown in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

354 kcal

Energy

1478 kJ

Fat

17g

of which saturates

7.4g

Carbohydrate

44g

of which sugars

43g

Fibre

4.7g

Protein

4.8g

Salt

0.24g

Water

32g

Cholesterol

6.2mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

2258µg

Vitamin D

Trace

Vitamin E

1.4mg

Vitamin C

2mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.17mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.24mg

Niacin (B3)

0.4mg

Vitamin B6

0.15mg

Vitamin B12

0.9µg

Folate

14µg

Calcium

162mg

Iron

0.69mg

Magnesium

24mg

Phosphorus

131mg

Potassium

404mg

Sodium

94mg

Zinc

0.7mg

Copper

0.12mg

Selenium

1µg

Iodine

35µg

Other types of halva

Food

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Halva, semolina, homemade

342 kcal

2.2g

17g

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Halva

615 kcal

15g

32g

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About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Recipe). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Further reading and references

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Article history

The information on this page is written and peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
  • 4 Nov 2026 | Latest version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Originally published