Feta Cheese (PDO Sheep / Goat)
Cheeses & Cultured Dairy · 9 specs
Direct Answer
Authentic Greek Feta PDO is a brined curd cheese made from minimum 70% sheep's milk and up to 30% goat's milk. Per 100g, it provides 264 kcal, 14.2g protein, 21.3g fat (14.9g saturated), 4.1g carbohydrates, and 493mg calcium.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 173420) · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Energy / Calories | 264 kcal |
| Protein | 14.2 g |
| Total Fat | 21.3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 14.9 g |
| Carbohydrates / Lactose | 4.10 g |
| Calcium | 493 mg |
| Sodium | 917 mg |
| Moisture Content | 55.0 % |
| Aging Period | 2 – 3 Months in Brine |
Brine Curing & Sheep Milk Lipids
Feta is matured in sea-salt brine barrels for at least two months, imparting its trademark sharp acidity, salty punch, and crumbly texture rich in short-chain fatty acids (capric and caprylic acids).
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