Feta nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Cheese, feta
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Feta
| Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. | 27 (low) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 264 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 4 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 oz (28.35 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 11.2 (acidic) |
| Oxalates ⓘ Animal products do not contain oxalate. | 0 mg |
Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 93% of foods
Sodium ⓘHigher in Sodium content than 93% of foods
Saturated Fat ⓘHigher in Saturated Fat content than 92% of foods
Vitamin B2 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B2 content than 89% of foods
Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 86% of foods
Feta calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 264 | |
| Calories in 1 cup, crumbled | 396 | 150 g |
| Calories in 1 oz | 75 | 28.35 g |
| Calories in 1 cubic inch | 45 | 17 g |
Feta Glycemic index (GI)
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
1266IU of 5,000IU
25%
Vitamin E:
0.54mg of 15mg
3.6%
Vitamin D:
1.2µg of 10µg
12%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.46mg of 1mg
39%
Vitamin B2:
2.5mg of 1mg
195%
Vitamin B3:
3mg of 16mg
19%
Vitamin B5:
2.9mg of 5mg
58%
Vitamin B6:
1.3mg of 1mg
98%
Folate:
96µg of 400µg
24%
Vitamin B12:
5.1µg of 2µg
211%
Choline:
46mg of 550mg
8.4%
Vitamin K:
5.4µg of 120µg
4.5%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0.4 µg
TOP 49%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 28%
14.2 g of 50 g
14.2 g (28% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 33%
21.3 g of 65 g
21.3 g (33% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
4.1 g of 300 g
4.1 g (1% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
55.2 g of 2,000 g
55.2 g (3% of DV )
Other:
5.2 g
5.2 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
600mg of 280mg
214%
Threonine:
1911mg of 1,050mg
182%
Isoleucine:
2409mg of 1,400mg
172%
Leucine:
4185mg of 2,730mg
153%
Lysine:
3657mg of 2,100mg
174%
Methionine:
1104mg of 1,050mg
105%
Phenylalanine:
2025mg of 1,750mg
116%
Valine:
3195mg of 1,820mg
176%
Histidine:
1191mg of 700mg
170%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
15 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.59 g
Fiber content ratio for Feta
Sugar:
4.1 g
Fiber:
0 g
Other:
0 g
All nutrients for Feta per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 264kcal | 13% | 35% |
5.6 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 14g | 34% | 35% |
5 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 21g | 33% | 14% |
1.6 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Net carbs | 4.1g | N/A | 59% |
13.2 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 4.1g | 1% | 63% |
6.9 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% | 16% |
4.2 times less than Egg
|
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 4% | 49% |
5.5 times less than Egg
|
| Magnesium | 19mg | 5% | 64% |
7.4 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 493mg | 49% | 7% |
3.9 times more than Milk
|
| Potassium | 62mg | 2% | 90% |
2.4 times less than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 0.65mg | 8% | 72% |
4 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 4.1g | N/A | 51% |
2.2 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Copper | 0.03mg | 4% | 88% |
4.4 times less than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 2.9mg | 26% | 31% |
2.2 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 337mg | 48% | 14% |
1.9 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 917mg | 40% | 7% |
1.9 times more than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 125µg | 14% | 27% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | 78% |
8.1 times less than Kiwi
|
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 1% | 72% | |
| Selenium | 15µg | 27% | 53% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 13% | 39% |
1.7 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.84mg | 65% | 11% |
6.5 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.99mg | 6% | 69% |
9.7 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.97mg | 19% | 36% |
1.2 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.42mg | 33% | 29% |
3.6 times more than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 1.7µg | 70% | 34% |
2.4 times more than Pork
|
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | 66% |
56.4 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folate | 32µg | 8% | 41% |
1.9 times less than Brussels sprouts
|
| Choline | 15mg | 3% | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% | 8% |
2.5 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.6g | N/A | 33% |
2.1 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59g | N/A | 58% |
79.8 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0% | 65% |
1.5 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.64mg | 0% | 70% |
1.1 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.8mg | 0% | 67% |
1.1 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 1.4mg | 0% | 68% |
1.7 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 1.2mg | 0% | 69% |
2.7 times more than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0% | 69% |
3.8 times more than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.68mg | 0% | 70% |
Equal to Egg
|
| Valine | 1.1mg | 0% | 60% |
1.9 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.4mg | 0% | 71% |
1.9 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 264
% Daily Value*
33%
Total Fat
21g
68%
Saturated Fat 15g
0
Trans Fat
0g
30%
Cholesterol 89mg
40%
Sodium 917mg
1.4%
Total Carbohydrate
4.1g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
14g
Vitamin D
16mcg
2.7%
Calcium
493mg
49%
Iron
0.65mg
8.1%
Potassium
62mg
1.8%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.