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Calories in feta cheese

A typical serving of feta cheese (1 cup, crumbled, 150 g) has about 398 calories. Per 100 g: 265 kcal, 14.2 g protein, 3.9 g carbs, 21.5 g fat. 1 oz (28 g) comes to 75 calories. Most of the energy comes from fat.

Calories by serving size

ServingWeightCalories
1 cup, crumbled150 g398 kcal
1 oz28 g75 kcal
1 cubic inch17 g45 kcal
1 wedge38 g101 kcal
100 g100 g265 kcal

Macros per 100 g

14.2 g
Protein
3.9 g
Carbs
21.5 g
Fat
0 g
Fiber
0 g
Sugar

Worth knowing

Brined and crumbly, feta is about a third lighter than cheddar per gram. On the energy-density scale, 265 kcal per 100 g puts feta cheese at the high end. Protein density is strong: about 5.4 g of protein per 100 calories.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in feta cheese?

A typical serving (1 cup, crumbled, 150 g) has about 398 calories, and 100 g has 265 kcal. Calories scale with weight, so double the portion means double the number.

How much protein is in feta cheese?

There are 14.2 g of protein in 100 g of feta cheese, which works out to about 21.3 g per serving (1 cup). It contributes meaningful protein, though most of the calories come from elsewhere.

Is feta cheese high in fat?

Yes, in the plain arithmetic sense: 21.5 g of fat per 100 g supplies about 73% of the calories. Whether that fits your day depends on your totals, not on the food alone.

Where do these numbers come from?

Every value on this page comes from USDA FoodData Central, entry 173420 (SR Legacy). Serving figures are converted from the per-100-g data, so rounding can shift a total by a calorie or two.

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A note on accuracy: calculators like this one provide estimates based on population-level formulas — your real needs vary with genetics, muscle mass, medical conditions, and more. Results are for information only and are not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a prescription. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or exercise, especially if you have a health condition, are pregnant, or are under 18.

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 173420 (SR Legacy). Serving calories are computed from the per-100-g values.