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Feta Cheese

Feta Cheese is a brined sheep-and/or-goat-milk cheese originally from Greece that’s widely used across Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines for salads, pastries and as a crumbling finishing cheese. It’s known for its tangy, salty flavor and crumbly yet creamy texture. Many countries produce local variants (e.g., Danish-style feta) that mimic the traditional profile. Nutritionally, Feta Cheese is a concentrated source of protein, providing about 19.7g of protein per 100 g, and it also supplies important minerals such as calcium. Because it’s made from milk, it delivers a rich, savory profile that enhances dishes even in small amounts. Feta can be a good way to add high-quality protein and calcium to meals, but it is also relatively high in saturated fat and sodium, so smaller portions or lower-sodium/part-skim alternatives are common choices for people watching heart health or salt intake.

Vegetarian · Gluten free · Processed · ~2.00€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

D+

Use selectively

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Feta.

Calories

273 kcal

14% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

20 g

39% RDI

Fat

19 g

11g sat fat

Carbs

5.6 g

2% RDI

Sugar

1.6 g

3% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

1 g

21% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

D+ · 4.6 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Feta Cheese healthy?

Feta Cheese is rated D+ on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Feta Cheese?

Feta Cheese is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.05Is Feta Cheese gluten free?

Yes, Feta Cheese is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Feta Cheese?

100g of Feta Cheese contains 273 kcal, 19.7g protein, 5.58g carbohydrates, 19.1g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Feta Cheese vegetarian?

Yes, Feta Cheese is vegetarian but not vegan.

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