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How Many Calories in Feta?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 75 kcal | 4.0g |
| 100g | 264 kcal | 14.2g |
A feta contains 264 calories per 100g. A typical 1 serving (28g) provides about 74 calories. Feta is high in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Feta Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (28g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 264 kcal | 74 kcal |
| Protein | 14.2g | 4.0g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.1g | 1.1g |
| of which Sugars | 4.1g | 1.1g |
| Fat | 21.3g | 6.0g |
| of which Saturates | 14.9g | 4.2g |
| Fibre | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 917.0mg | 257mg |
| Potassium | 62.0mg | 17mg |
| Calcium | 493.0mg | 138mg |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 0.2mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin A | 125.0µg | 35µg |
| Selenium | 15.0µg | 4µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.8mg | 0.2mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in protein (28% DV) — an excellent source
- High in fat (27% DV) — an excellent source
- High in calcium (38% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of vitamin A (14% DV)
- High in selenium (27% DV) — an excellent source
- High in riboflavin (B2) (62% DV) — an excellent source
- High in saturated fat (74% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- High in sodium (40% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- Calories: 13% DV
- Protein: 28% DV
- Carbohydrates: 1% DV
- Fibre: 0% DV
- Fat: 27% DV
- Saturated fat: 74% DV
- Sodium: 40% DV
- Potassium: 1% DV
- Calcium: 38% DV
- Iron: 4% DV
- Vitamin C: 0% DV
- Vitamin A: 14% DV
- Selenium: 27% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 62% DV
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Good to know
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Does feta fit your diet?
Low-carb / keto
Feta contains 4.1g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in feta per 100g?
Feta contains 264 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is feta high in calories?
A 1 serving of feta (28g) has around 74 calories — roughly 4% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is feta good for weight loss?
Feta is fairly calorie-dense at 264 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 serving provides about 74 calories.
How much protein is in feta?
Feta contains 14.2g of protein per 100g.
Is feta a good source of fibre?
Feta is relatively low in fibre at 0.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does feta compare to dessert topping, pressurized?
Feta has 264 calories per 100g, close to dessert topping, pressurized at 264 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
Is feta keto-friendly?
Feta contains 4.1g of carbohydrate per 100g, which fits comfortably within most ketogenic daily carb allowances — check it against your specific daily carb target.
How many servings of feta for 20g of protein?
With 14.2g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 141g of feta to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other dairy closest to feta by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feta (this page) | 264 kcal | 14.2g | 4.1g | 21.3g |
| Dessert Topping, Pressurized | 264 kcal | 1.0g | 16.1g | 22.3g |
| Cheese, Goat, Soft Type | 264 kcal | 18.5g | 0.0g | 21.1g |
| Cheese, Parmesan, Dry Grated, Reduced Fat | 265 kcal | 20.0g | 1.4g | 20.0g |
| Ice Cream, Lowfat, No Sugar Added, Cone | 265 kcal | 5.3g | 40.0g | 9.3g |
| Cream, Whipped, Cream Topping, Pressurized | 257 kcal | 3.2g | 12.5g | 22.2g |
| Cheese, Muenster, Low Fat | 271 kcal | 24.7g | 3.5g | 17.6g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.