KETO VERDICTYES
Halloumi is excellent for keto: effectively near-zero carbs (~0.2g/100g) with high protein and fat. Its high melting point makes it ideal for grilling/frying—one of the most keto-friendly cheeses around.
Is Halloumi Cheese Keto?
Cheese
YOUR PORTION
How much are you having?
Scale the published reference values to your portion.
Per 100 g (as listed by source). Curated estimate; estimated values.
How this is calculated
total carbohydrate - fiber. Each published value is multiplied by your portion divided by the reference amount. No extra fiber, sugar alcohol or allulose deductions are applied here.
Grams and milliliters are not interchangeable. Household measures require a food-specific conversion; check your scale or product label.
0gnet carbs in your portion
- Total carbs
- 0g
- Fiber
- 0g
- Protein
- 21g
- Fat
- 25g
- Calories
- 319
Halloumi is excellent for keto: effectively near-zero carbs (~0.2g/100g) with high protein and fat. Its high melting point makes it ideal for grilling/frying—one of the most keto-friendly cheeses around.
- Net carbs (100 g)0g
- Protein (100 g)21g
- Fat (100 g)25g
- Keto verdictKeto-friendly
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100 g (as listed by source)
Net Carbs
0g
Total Carbs
0g
Fiber
0g
Protein
21g
Fat
25g
Calories
319
Source: Curated estimate
Source fit: curated estimate; not an exact source match
Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber
A USDA reference record exists, but the displayed basis or macros do not directly reproduce it, so KetoLens does not attribute these values to USDA. Check the current label for packaged products.
Nutrition record reviewed 2026-07-09. Maintained by KetoLens Team.
WHY IT'S KETO-FRIENDLY
- Extremely low net carbs (~0.2g/100g) = negligible impact on ketosis
- High protein (21g/100g) supports satiety and lean mass
- High melting point enables grilling/frying without losing structure
- Satisfying, chewy ‘squeak’ and rich taste promote portion satisfaction
- Great fat-to-carb ratio for keto plates
- Versatile across Mediterranean-style salads, skewers, and appetizers
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
GRILLED HALLOUMI
Slice and grill or sear until golden; finish with Lemon and Olive Oil.
FRIED HALLOUMI FRIES
Cut into batons and pan-fry in Olive Oil or Avocado Oil; serve with Tzatziki.
SALAD TOPPER
Add warm grilled slices to salads with Olives, Cherry Tomato, and Arugula.
CHEESE AND MEAT BOARD
Cube and pair with cured meats, nuts, and Olives for a hearty keto appetizer.
SAGANAKI STYLE
STUFFED PEPPERS
Tuck grilled halloumi into roasted Bell Pepper (Red) or Bell Pepper (Green).