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Nutritional Profile of Feta (Cheese) - Care Omnia Nutrition

We got 46 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Feta (Cheese).

Nutrient content compared to all foods

When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks notably well (Top 100) for four nutrients.

These are

Capric Acid (10:0) (Saturated Fats)
Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
Caprylic Acid (8:0) (Saturated Fats)

Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks well (Top 250) for seven additional nutrients.

With the highest ranking of them being

Myristic Acid (14:0) (Saturated Fats)
Calcium, Ca (Minerals)
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Sodium, Na (Minerals)

Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category

A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Dairy and Egg Products) shows that it ranks sky-high (Top 10) for one nutrient:

Capric Acid (10:0) (Saturated Fats)

Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for four additional nutrients:

Vitamin B6 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Caprylic Acid (8:0) (Saturated Fats)
Riboflavin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)

You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.

Nutrient Content Of Feta (Cheese)

The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.

Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.

Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.

Macronutrient profile of Feta (Cheese)

Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.

In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.

Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Feta (Cheese)

3.9%

21.5%

14.2%

55.2%

Carbs

Fats

Protein

Water

Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.

After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!

Lipid (fat) profile of Feta (Cheese)

Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.

Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.

Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.

Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Feta (Cheese)

13.3%

4.6%

0.6%

Saturated

Mono

Poly

Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.

And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!

Detailed nutrient profile of Feta (Cheese)

Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.

All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.

If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.

Nutrient Profile: Feta (Cheese)

In food category: Dairy and Egg Products

Carbohydrates (2)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Carbohydrates, by difference	3.9 g	1.1 g	256	2136
Sugars (Total incl. NLEA)	4.1 g	1.2 g	201	1267
Fatty Acids (4)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated	4.6 g	1.3 g	146	1018
Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated	591 mg	167.5 mg	199	1924
Fatty Acids, total saturated	13.3 g	3.8 g	65	215
Total Lipid (Fat)	21.5 g	6.1 g	82	420
Saturated Fats (8)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Butyric Acid (4:0)	714 mg	202.4 mg	46	60
Capric Acid (10:0)	1.8 g	516 mg	9	32
Caproic Acid (6:0)	528 mg	149.7 mg	22	38
Caprylic Acid (8:0)	503 mg	142.6 mg	19	100
Lauric Acid (12:0)	1.1 g	303.3 mg	33	191
Myristic Acid (14:0)	2.5 g	720.1 mg	61	127
Palmitic Acid (16:0)	4.8 g	1.3 g	94	479
Stearic Acid (18:0)	1.4 g	388.4 mg	114	596
Monounsaturated Fats (2)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Oleic Acid (18:1)	4 g	1.1 g	148	1088
Palmitoleic Acid (16:1)	385 mg	109.1 mg	85	598
Polyunsaturated Fats (2)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6)	326 mg	92.4 mg	223	2068
Linolenic Acid (18:3)	265 mg	75.1 mg	74	691
Protein (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Protein	14.2 g	4 g	94	489
Water-soluble Vitamins (8)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Folate, DFE	32 µg	9.1 µg	48	423
Folate, food	32 µg	9.1 µg	41	257
Folate, total	32 µg	9.1 µg	46	355
Niacin	991 µg	280.9 µg	44	1578
Riboflavin	844 µg	239.3 µg	20	178
Thiamin	154 µg	43.7 µg	38	730
Vitamin B12	1.7 µg	0.5 µg	31	559
Vitamin B6	424 µg	120.2 µg	11	557
Fat-soluble Vitamins (6)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
alpha-Tocopherol	180 µg	51 µg	168	625
beta-Carotene	3 µg	0.9 µg	128	1163
Phylloquinone	1.8 µg	0.5 µg	105	907
Retinol	125 µg	35.4 µg	121	354
Vitamin A, RAE	125 µg	35.4 µg	123	585
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	0.4 µg	0.1 µg	44	158
Minerals (9)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Calcium, Ca	493 mg	139.8 mg	72	149
Copper, Cu	32 µg	9.1 µg	105	817
Iron, Fe	650 µg	184.3 µg	107	860
Magnesium, Mg	19 mg	5.4 mg	53	337
Phosphorus, P	337 mg	95.5 mg	90	327
Potassium, K	62 mg	17.6 mg	214	839
Selenium, Se	15 µg	4.3 µg	145	541
Sodium, Na	1.1 g	323.2 mg	33	165
Zinc, Zn	2.9 mg	816.5 µg	51	625
Other Micronutrients (2)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Cholesterol	89 mg	25.2 mg	106	292
Choline	15.4 mg	4.4 mg	171	1002
Water (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Water	55.2 g	15.6 g	274	1492
Other (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Kcal (Energy)	265 kcal	75.1 kcal	93	423

Figure 3. Nutritional profile of feta (cheese) with 46 nutrient values.

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Common Serving Sizes Of Feta (Cheese)

Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.

Amount / Measurement	Weight in Gr	Weight in Oz
1 Cubic Inch	17.0 g	0.6 oz
1 Wedge (1.33 Oz)	38.0 g	1.3 oz
1 Cup, Crumbled	150.0 g	5.3 oz

Figure 4. Common serving sizes of feta (cheese)

1 Similar Dairy or Egg Products

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