Baguette vs. Goat Cheese
Nutrition comparison of Baguette and Goat Cheese
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baguette
versus
goat cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baguette and goat cheese:
- Both baguette and goat cheese are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Baguette has more lutein + zeaxanthin than goat cheese, however, goat cheese contains more beta-carotene than baguette.
- Baguette has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, goat cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- Baguette is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Baguette is an excellent source of iron.
- Goat cheese has 37.5 times less sugar than baguette.
- Goat cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baguette (Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough)) and Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both baguette and goat cheese are high in calories. Goat cheese has 34% more calories than baguette - baguette has 272 calories per 100 grams and goat cheese has 364 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baguette is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to goat cheese per calorie. Baguette has a macronutrient ratio of 16:76:8 and for goat cheese, 24:0:76 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baguette | Goat Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 76% | ~ |
| Fat | 8% | 76% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baguette is high in carbohydrates and goat cheese has 100% less carbohydrates than baguette - baguette has 51.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.12g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in baguette are made of 87% starch, 9% sugar and 4% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in goat cheese comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Baguette is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than goat cheese - baguette has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and goat cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Goat cheese has 37.5 times less sugar than baguette - baguette has 4.6g of sugar per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.12g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both baguette and goat cheese are high in protein. Goat cheese has 101% more protein than baguette - baguette has 10.8g of protein per 100 grams and goat cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Goat cheese is high in saturated fat and baguette has 97% less saturated fat than goat cheese - baguette has 0.53g of saturated fat per 100 grams and goat cheese has 20.6g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both baguette and goat cheese are low in trans fat - baguette has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and goat cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Baguette has less cholesterol than goat cheese - goat cheese has 79mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and baguette does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Goat cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than baguette - goat cheese has 407ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and baguette does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Goat cheese has more Vitamin D than baguette - goat cheese has 22iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and baguette does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Baguette and goat cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - baguette has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Baguette and goat cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baguette has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and goat cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Baguette has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, goat cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both baguette and goat cheese contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Baguette | Goat Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.71 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.427 MG | 0.676 MG |
| Niacin | 4.817 MG | 1.148 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.455 MG | 0.19 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Folate | 123 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both baguette and goat cheese are high in calcium. Goat cheese has 473% more calcium than baguette - baguette has 52mg of calcium per 100 grams and goat cheese has 298mg of calcium.
iron
Baguette is an excellent source of iron and it has 141% more iron than goat cheese - baguette has 3.9mg of iron per 100 grams and goat cheese has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Goat cheese has 35% more potassium than baguette - baguette has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and goat cheese has 158mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, baguette has more lutein + zeaxanthin than goat cheese per 100 grams, however, goat cheese contains more beta-carotene than baguette per 100 grams.
| Baguette | Goat Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 45 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 77 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both baguette and goat cheese contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Baguette | Goat Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.79 G | 0.709 G |
| Total | 0.791 G | 0.709 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Baguette (Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough)) and Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) .
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FAQ
Does baguette or goat cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both baguette and goat cheese are high in calories. Goat cheese has 30% more calories than baguette - baguette has 272 calories in 100g and goat cheese has 364 calories.
Does baguette or goat cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baguette is high in carbohydrates and goat cheese has 100% fewer carbohydrates than baguette - baguette has 51.9g of carbs for 100g and goat cheese has 0.12g of carbohydrates. the carbs in baguette are made of 90% starch, 10% sugar and 0% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in goat cheese comprise of 100% sugar.
Does baguette or goat cheese contain more calcium?
Both baguette and goat cheese are high in calcium. Goat cheese has 470% more calcium than baguette - baguette has 52mg of calcium in 100 grams and goat cheese has 298mg of calcium.
Does baguette or goat cheese contain more iron?
Baguette is an abundant source of iron and it has 140% more iron than goat cheese - baguette has 3.9mg of iron in 100 grams and goat cheese has 1.6mg of iron.