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Feta — BrinedC
Cheeses · #16 of 25

Feta

Brined · Cheeses (Soft)

40/100C tier
Calories264
Protein14.2g
Fiber0g
Sodium1116mg
Sugar—g

Graded C — 40 out of 100, #16 of 25 cheeses. Clean label carries the score (63/100); protein drags it down (22/100).

The short version: Salad's salty backbone — strong flavor means a little goes a long way.

The catch: Sodium runs very high — the brine is the flavor.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories264
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.3g27%
Saturated Fat 14.9g74%
Cholesterol 89mg30%
Sodium 1116mg49%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 14.2g28%
Vitamin B12 1.7mcg71%
Calcium 493mg38%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 40

Clean label ×1563
Micronutrients ×1054
Calcium ×2548
Low saturated fat ×2529
Protein ×2522

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#16 of 25 in Cheeses. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Feta healthy?

It grades C — 40 out of 100, #16 of 25 cheeses in our system. Salad's salty backbone — strong flavor means a little goes a long way.

How many calories are in Feta?

264 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Feta calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.