Calories in Feta
Per 30 g
Feta has 79 calories per 30 g. That is about 4% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 4.2 g of protein, 1.2 g of carbohydrate, 6.4 g of fat and 0.0 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 263 calories and 14.0 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as high in protein. Strong enough that a little goes a long way — and salty enough that it should.
Calories and macros
| Per 30 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 79 kcal | 263 kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 4.2 g | 14.0 g | 8% |
| Carbohydrate | 1.2 g | 4.0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 6.4 g | 21.3 g | 9% |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about feta
How many calories are in feta?
Feta has 79 calories per 30 g, which is about 4% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of feta?
100 g of feta contains 263 calories.
How much protein is in feta?
One serving of 30 g provides 4.2 g of protein — 14.0 g per 100 g, or 8% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in feta?
One serving of 30 g contains 1.2 g of carbohydrate, of which 0.0 g is fibre.
What is feta a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, feta qualifies as high in protein. At least 20% of its calories come from protein.