Feta nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Cheese, feta
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 | 75 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 1 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:
359IU of 5,000IU
7.2%
Vitamin E :
0.15mg of 15mg
1%
Vitamin D:
0.34µg of 10µg
3.4%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.13mg of 1mg
11%
Vitamin B2:
0.72mg of 1mg
55%
Vitamin B3:
0.84mg of 16mg
5.3%
Vitamin B5:
0.82mg of 5mg
16%
Vitamin B6:
0.36mg of 1mg
28%
Folate:
27µg of 400µg
6.8%
Vitamin B12:
1.4µg of 2µg
60%
Choline:
13mg of 550mg
2.4%
Vitamin K:
1.5µg of 120µg
1.3%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0.11 µg
TOP 49%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 8%
4 g of 50 g
4 g (8% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 9%
6 g of 65 g
6 g (9% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 0%
1.2 g of 300 g
1.2 g (0% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 1%
15.7 g of 2,000 g
15.7 g (1% of DV )
Other:
1.5 g
1.5 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
170mg of 280mg
61%
Threonine:
542mg of 1,050mg
52%
Isoleucine:
683mg of 1,400mg
49%
Leucine:
1186mg of 2,730mg
43%
Lysine:
1037mg of 2,100mg
49%
Methionine:
313mg of 1,050mg
30%
Phenylalanine:
574mg of 1,750mg
33%
Valine:
906mg of 1,820mg
50%
Histidine:
338mg of 700mg
48%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
4.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.17 g
Fiber content ratio for Feta
Sugar:
1.2 g
Fiber:
0 g
Other:
0 g
All nutrients for Feta per selected serving size (1 oz - 28.35g)
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 75kcal | 4% | 35% |
5.6 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 4g | 10% | 35% |
5 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 6g | 9% | 14% |
1.6 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Net carbs | 1.2g | N/A | 59% |
13.2 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 1.2g | 0% | 63% |
6.9 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% | 16% |
4.2 times less than Egg
|
| Vitamin D | 0.11µg | 1% | 49% |
5.5 times less than Egg
|
| Magnesium | 5.4mg | 1% | 64% |
7.4 times less than Almond
|
| Calcium | 140mg | 14% | 7% |
3.9 times more than Milk
|
| Potassium | 18mg | 1% | 90% |
2.4 times less than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 0.18mg | 2% | 72% |
4 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 1.2g | N/A | 51% |
2.2 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Copper | 0.01mg | 1% | 88% |
4.4 times less than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 0.82mg | 7% | 31% |
2.2 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 96mg | 14% | 14% |
1.9 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 260mg | 11% | 7% |
1.9 times more than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 120IU | 2% | 26% |
39.6 times less than Carrot
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 35µg | 4% | 27% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | 78% |
8.1 times less than Kiwifruit
|
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0% | 72% | |
| Selenium | 4.3µg | 8% | 53% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 4% | 39% |
1.7 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 18% | 11% |
6.5 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.28mg | 2% | 69% |
9.7 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg | 5% | 36% |
1.2 times less than Sunflower seed
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 9% | 29% |
3.6 times more than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 20% | 34% |
2.4 times more than Pork
|
| Vitamin K | 0.51µg | 0% | 66% |
56.4 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folate | 9.1µg | 2% | 41% |
1.9 times less than Brussels sprout
|
| Choline | 4.4mg | 1% | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2g | 21% | 8% |
2.5 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.3g | N/A | 33% |
2.1 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | N/A | 58% |
79.8 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | 65% |
1.5 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.18mg | 0% | 70% |
1.1 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.23mg | 0% | 67% |
1.1 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 0.4mg | 0% | 68% |
1.7 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.35mg | 0% | 69% |
2.7 times more than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.1mg | 0% | 69% |
3.8 times more than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.19mg | 0% | 70% |
Equal to Egg
|
| Valine | 0.3mg | 0% | 60% |
1.9 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.11mg | 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 75
% Daily Value*
9.3%
Total Fat
6g
19%
Saturated Fat 4.2g
0
Trans Fat
0g
8.4%
Cholesterol 25mg
11%
Sodium 260mg
0.39%
Total Carbohydrate
1.2g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
4g
Vitamin D
4.5mcg
0.76%
Calcium
140mg
14%
Iron
0.18mg
2.3%
Potassium
18mg
0.52%
*
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
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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.