Calories in Feta Cheese

Feta Cheese has about 79 calories per 1 cube (30 g), with 4.3 g protein, 1.2 g carbs and 6.4 g fat. Per 100 g it has 264 kcal.

Featured in: Calcium-Rich Foods

Good protein sourceHigh sodiumMostly fatRich in calcium
79kcal
Calories · 1 cube (30 g)
4.3g
Protein · 1 cube (30 g)
1.2g
Carbs · 1 cube (30 g)
6.4g
Fat · 1 cube (30 g)
Carbs 7%Protein 21%Fat 72%share of calories

Feta Cheese calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 cube (30 g)79 kcal4.3 g1.2 g6.4 g
100 g264 kcal14.2 g4.1 g21.3 g

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Feta Cheese nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 cube (30 g)
Calories264 kcal79 kcal
Protein14.2 g4.3 g
Carbohydrates4.1 g1.2 g
Fat21.3 g6.4 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Sugar4.1 g1.2 g
Sodium917 mg275 mg
Calcium493 mg148 mg
Iron0.65 mg0.2 mg
Potassium62 mg19 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Feta Cheese healthy?

  • ●Feta Cheese is moderately calorie-dense at 264 kcal per 100 g. About 7% of its calories come from carbs, 21% from protein and 72% from fat.
  • ●It can fit a fat-loss diet in a measured portion. Add vegetables or a salad and go easy on the oil or butter.
  • ●It's low in protein (4.3 g in 1 cube (30 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●It's high in sodium (917 mg per 100 g). Keep portions in check if you're watching your blood pressure.

To burn it off: 1 cube (30 g) (79 kcal) takes about 16 min of brisk walking or 7 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Feta Cheese: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Feta Cheese?

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One serving of Feta Cheese, 1 cube (30 g), has roughly 79 calories, with 4.3 g protein, 1.2 g carbohydrates, 6.4 g fat and 0 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Feta Cheese?

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100 g of Feta Cheese has 264 kcal, with 14.2 g protein, 4.1 g carbs, 21.3 g fat, 0 g fibre and 4.1 g sugar.

How much protein is in Feta Cheese?

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Feta Cheese has 14.2 g protein per 100 g (4.3 g in 1 cube (30 g)). Protein provides about 21% of its calories.

Is Feta Cheese good for weight loss?

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In moderation. At 264 kcal per 100 g it can fit a weight-loss diet if your total daily calories stay in a deficit and the meal includes protein and vegetables.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Feta Cheese?

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Burning roughly 79 kcal takes about 16 minutes of brisk walking or 7 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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