Cheddar vs Feta
Two firm cheeses with different intensities. Cheddar is higher in calories and fat, rich and mellow, with more calcium. Feta is saltier and tangier for fewer calories per 100 g, crumbling over things rather than melting into them. Cheddar for melting and richness, feta for a sharp, salty accent that goes further per gram.
Cheddar and Feta, per 100 g and per portion. A gap means USDA has no value for it — not zero.
| Cheddar · per 100 g | Feta · per 100 g | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 403 | 265 |
| Protein | 22.9 g | 14.2 g |
| Fat | 33.3 g | 21.5 g |
| Carbs | 3.4 g | 3.9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0.5 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 653 mg | 1139 mg |
| Vitamins & minerals — where both carry data | ||
| Calcium | 710 mg | 493 mg |
| Folate | 27 µg | 32 µg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 19 mg |
| Niacin | 0.1 mg | 1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 455 mg | 337 mg |
| Potassium | 76 mg | 62 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Thiamin | 0 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 337 µg | 125 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 µg | 1.7 µg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 µg | 0.4 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.7 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.4 µg | 1.8 µg |
| Zinc | 3.6 mg | 2.9 mg |
Generic USDA foods (not brands), so both carry micronutrients. Numbers are per 100 g unless the portion toggle is on. USDA FoodData Central, as of 2026-08-12.
Is Cheddar or Feta better?
Neither is “better” on its own — it depends what you want from it. The table shows where each is higher; the short answer says when each one fits. Compare on the same basis (per 100 g) and pick for your dish and your goal.
How were these numbers worked out?
Straight from USDA FoodData Central for the generic form of each food, per 100 g. We show the portion view too, but portion sizes differ between foods, so per 100 g is the fair comparison.
Why does one column say “no data”?
Because USDA has no value for that nutrient in that food — so we leave it blank rather than print a 0 that would read as “none”. A real zero from USDA still shows as 0.