Feta cheese is a crumbly, tangy Greek cheese traditionally made from sheep or goat milk and cured in brine. It is a staple of Greek salads and Mediterranean cooking.
Nutritionally, feta cheese is high in protein and sodium. Per 100 g it provides about 273 kcal, 5.6 g of carbohydrates, 19.7 g of protein, and 19.1 g of fat. It is also high in sodium, with about 1034 mg per 100 g.
Feta cheese is usually eaten in small portions as a topping or in salads. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of Feta Cheese?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical crumbled ounce (28 g) provides roughly 76 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
272.9 kcal
5.6 g
19.7 g
19.1 g
1 oz crumbled
28 g
76.4 kcal
1.6 g
5.5 g
5.3 g
1/2 cup crumbled
75 g
204.7 kcal
4.2 g
14.8 g
14.3 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Energy (kcal)
272.9 kcal
Energy (kJ)
1141.7 kJ
Protein
19.7 g
Carbohydrates
5.58 g
Fat
19.1 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Sugars
1.63 g
Saturated fat
11.2 g
Cholesterol
57.5 mg
Sodium
1034 mg
Calcium
371.1 mg
Potassium
105 mg
Magnesium
17.7 mg
Iron
0.068 mg
Zinc
2.35 mg
Vitamin B1
0.056 mg
Vitamin B2
0.444 mg
Vitamin B3
0.264 mg
Vitamin B6
0.038 mg
Vitamin B7
0.464 µg
Retinol
147 µg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
1.2 µg
Vitamin K2 (MK-4)
4.8 µg
Questions and answers
Feta Cheese nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in feta cheese?
Feta cheese provides about 273 calories per 100 g. A typical crumbled ounce (28 g) provides roughly 76 calories.
Is feta cheese high in protein?
Yes. Feta cheese provides about 19.7 g of protein per 100 g.
Is feta cheese high in sodium?
Yes. Feta cheese is cured in brine and provides about 1034 mg of sodium per 100 g.
