Calories in Halloumi

Per 50 g

160calories

About 8% of a 2,000 calorie day. Your own number is probably not 2,000 — the calculator works out what it should be.

Halloumi has 160 calories per 50 g. That is about 8% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 10.0 g of protein, 1.0 g of carbohydrate, 13.0 g of fat and 0.0 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 320 calories and 20.0 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as high in protein. Grilling on a dry pan rather than in oil saves around 80 calories a portion.

Calories and macros

Per 50 gServingPer 100 g% of daily intake
Calories160 kcal320 kcal8%
Protein10.0 g20.0 g20%
Carbohydrate1.0 g2.0 g0%
Fat13.0 g26.0 g19%
Fibre0.0 g0.0 g0%

Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.

What this is good for

High in proteinAt least 20% of its calories come from protein.

These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.

Worth knowing

Grilling on a dry pan rather than in oil saves around 80 calories a portion.
Dropping the fat percentage keeps the protein and calcium and takes out most of the calories.
Plain yoghurt with your own fruit lands well below most flavoured pots, which carry added sugar.

Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.

Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.

Common questions about halloumi

How many calories are in halloumi?

Halloumi has 160 calories per 50 g, which is about 8% of a 2,000-calorie day.

How many calories are in 100 g of halloumi?

100 g of halloumi contains 320 calories.

How much protein is in halloumi?

One serving of 50 g provides 10.0 g of protein — 20.0 g per 100 g, or 20% of the 50 g daily reference intake.

How many carbs are in halloumi?

One serving of 50 g contains 1.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 0.0 g is fibre.

What is halloumi a good source of?

Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, halloumi qualifies as high in protein. At least 20% of its calories come from protein.

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