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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Feta Cheese"
| Food Name: Feta Cheese | |
| Food Group: Dairy and Egg Products | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 265 | Total Fat (g): 21 |
| Protein (g): 14 | Carbohydrates (g): 4 |
| Net Carbs (g): 4 | Water (g): 55 |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 13 | Cholesterol (mg): 89 |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 4623 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 591 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 265 | Omega-6 (mg): 326 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 422 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 125 |
| Vitamin D (IU): 16 | Vitamin K (mcg): 2 |
| Riboflavin/B2 (mg): 1 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 |
| Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 32 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 32 | Folate DFE (mcg): 32 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 493 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 19 | Phosphorus (mg): 337 |
| Potassium (mg): 62 | Sodium (mg): 1139 |
| Zinc (mg): 3 | Selenium (mcg): 15 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 200 | Threonine (mg): 637 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 803 | Leucine (mg): 1395 |
| Lysine (mg): 1219 | Methionine (mg): 368 |
| Cystine (mg): 83 | Phenylalanine (mg): 675 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 668 | Valine (mg): 1065 |
| Arginine (mg): 470 | Histidine (mg): 397 |
| Alanine (mg): 639 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 779 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 2421 | Glycine (mg): 97 |
| Proline (mg): 1378 | Serine (mg): 1169 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 15 | Retinol (mcg): 125 |
| Beta-Carotene (mcg): 3 | PRAL Score: 11 |
Key Nutrition Facts about Feta Cheese
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Feta Cheese'?
100 grams of 'Feta Cheese' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 14g (around 28% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 4g (around 1% of daily requirement),
Fat – 21g (around 27% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Fat while lower in Carbohydrates, making it more suitable for diets that are high-fat and also suitable for those requiring low Carbohydrates intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Feta Cheese'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Feta Cheese' provides around 265 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 13% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a moderate-calorie food choice.
Is 'Feta Cheese' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Feta Cheese' is mainly a source of fat. It contains 14g protein, 4g carbs, and 21g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on fat.
Does 'Feta Cheese' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Feta Cheese' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 493 mg (38% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 337 mg (27% DV),
Zinc (mg): 3 mg (27% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 15 mcg (27% DV),
Sodium (mg): 1139 mg (50% DV).
'Feta Cheese' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 62 mg (1% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 19 mg (5% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Feta Cheese in significant amounts?
'Feta Cheese' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Riboflavin/B2 (mg): 1 mg (77% DV),
Vitamin B12 (mcg): 2 mcg (83% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV).
'Feta Cheese' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 125 mcg (14% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 422 IU (14% DV),
Vitamin D (IU): 16 IU (2% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 2 mcg (2% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 32 mcg (8% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 32 mcg (8% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 32 mcg (8% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Feta Cheese' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Feta Cheese' contains potentially high-risk amounts of the following nutrients per 100g:
Saturated Fat (g): 13 g (65% of max recommended).
It also contains moderate levels of:
Cholesterol (mg): 89 mg (30% of max recommended),
Sodium (mg): 1139 mg (50% of max recommended).