Calorie comparison
Butter vs Feta Cheese
Per 100 grams, feta cheese is the lighter choice by 453 calories, while feta cheese delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Butter | Feta Cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 717 | 264 |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 14 g |
| Carbs | 0.1 g | 4 g |
| Fat | 81 g | 21 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🧈 Butter
1 tbsp (14 g)
100 cal
0.1 g protein · 0 g carbs · 11.3 g fat
🧀 Feta Cheese
1 oz (28 g)
74 cal
3.9 g protein · 1.1 g carbs · 5.9 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, butter or feta cheese?
Per 100 g, butter has 717 calories and feta cheese has 264. Feta Cheese is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, butter or feta cheese?
Butter has 0.9 g of protein per 100 g; feta cheese has 14 g. Feta Cheese wins on protein.
Is butter or feta cheese better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward feta cheese — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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