Does feta or halloumi have more protein?
Halloumi, at 22g per 100g versus 14g for feta.
Feta vs Halloumi: Which Has More Protein?
Halloumi wins on protein: 22g per 100g versus 14g, a gap of 8g. Calories and protein quality change the picture, so here is the full comparison.
Head to head, per 100g
| Food | Protein | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 🧀 Halloumi | 22g | 313 |
| 🧀 Feta | 14g | 264 |
Per 100g.
What the numbers mean
Feta delivers 14g of protein for 264 calories per 100g. Halloumi delivers 22g for 313 calories. If you are counting calories as well as protein, feta is the leaner choice per 100g.
Protein quality: feta is a complete protein, halloumi is a complete protein. Complete proteins carry all nine essential amino acids in useful amounts; incomplete ones are still valuable, they just want a complementary source across the day.
Brined sheep-milk cheese — crumbly and tangy. Brined sheep/goat cheese — grills without melting.
Which should you choose?
- For maximum protein per 100g: halloumi (22g).
- For the fewest calories per 100g: feta.
- For everyday practicality, the better choice is the one you will actually eat regularly — the difference between 14g and 22g matters far less than consistency across the week.
- Mixing both across the week covers a wider spread of micronutrients than committing to one.
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Which has fewer calories, feta or halloumi?
Feta — 264 calories per 100g versus 313.
Can I swap one for the other in a recipe?
Usually yes, but adjust the weight so the protein matches. To replace 100g of halloumi you need about 157g of feta.
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