Cheese, feta
FDC 173420cup, crumbled (150 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 23 · -12 vs Dairy & eggs medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cheese, feta is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 23 of 100. Within dairy & eggs it ranks 46 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of calcium (38% DV), an excellent source of protein (28% DV), a good source of vitamin a (14% DV). Most of its 265 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (1140 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (13.3 g per 100 g).
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 265 kcal | 13% |
| Total fat | 22 g | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 13 g | 67% |
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1140 mg | 50% |
| Carbohydrate | 3.9 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 14 g | 28% |
| Potassium | 62 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 493 mg | 38% |
| Iron | 0.65 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 19 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 125 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 398 kcal | 20% |
| Total fat | 32 g | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 20 g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1710 mg | 74% |
| Carbohydrate | 5.8 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 21 g | 43% |
| Potassium | 93 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 740 mg | 57% |
| Iron | 0.98 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 188 µg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27 mg | 2% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 173420Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the dairy & eggs median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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