USDA-derived comparison

Cheddar Cheese vs Feta

Cheddar Cheese leads for Calcium, Phosphorus and Vitamin A; Feta answers with Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B6.

Who each is for: Choose cheddar Cheese for calcium and phosphorus. Choose feta for vitamin B12 and vitamin B2.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Cheddar Cheese

Typical serving: 1 slice (28g)

26/100

More calciumMore phosphorusMore vitamin AMore protein
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Feta

Typical serving: a 40g portion (40g)

24/100

More vitamin B12More vitamin B2More vitamin B6More vitamin B1
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Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientCheddar CheeseFeta
Calories403 kcal265 kcal
Protein23 g14 g
Carbs3 g4 g
Fat33 g22 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Sat fat19 g13 g
Sodium653 mg1,140 mg
Potassium76 mg62 mg
Calcium710 mg493 mg
Iron0.1 mg0.7 mg
Magnesium27 mg19 mg
Zinc3.6 mg2.9 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0.6 µg0.4 µg
Vitamin B121.1 µg1.7 µg
Folate27 µg32 µg

Servings differ: 1 slice of cheddar cheese is about 28g, a 40g portion of feta about 40g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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