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Feta Cheese has a low glycemic index of 0 (typical range 0 to 5). A serving of 1 oz (28 g) has a glycemic load of 0, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 265 calories, 14.2 g protein, 3.9 g carbohydrate (0 g fiber, 0 g sugars) and 21.5 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 oz (28 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 265 kcal | 74 kcal |
| Protein | 14.2 g | 4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.9 g | 1.1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 21.5 g | 6 g |
| Saturated fat | 13.3 g | 3.7 g |
| Sodium | 1139 mg | 319 mg |
| Potassium | 62 mg | 17 mg |
Other dairy with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cheese | 0 | 0 |
| Butter | 0 | 0 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 0 | 0 |
| Swiss Cheese | 0 | 0 |
| Cream Cheese | 10 | 0 |
Feta Cheese has a glycemic index of 0, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 oz (28 g) serving is 0, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of feta cheese has a glycemic load of 0 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Feta Cheese has 265 calories per 100 g, and about 74 calories in a 1 oz (28 g) serving.
Feta Cheese is NOVA group 3: a processed food.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Cheese, feta” (FDC 173420). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm. NOVA group from our NOVA reference list.
General information, not medical advice.
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