Goat Cheese vs. Crab Meat
Nutrition comparison of Goat Cheese and Crab Meat
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
goat cheese
versus
crab meat
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in goat cheese and crab meat:
- Both crab meat and goat cheese are high in calcium and protein.
- Crab meat is a great source of potassium.
- Goat cheese has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, crab meat contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Goat cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) and Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Goat cheese is high in calories and crab meat has 77% less calories than goat cheese - crab meat has 83 calories per 100 grams and goat cheese has 364 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, goat cheese is much lighter in protein, much heavier in fat and similar to crab meat for carbs. Goat cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:0:76 and for crab meat, 92:0:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Goat Cheese | Crab Meat | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 92% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | ~ |
| Fat | 76% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both goat cheese and crab meat are low in carbohydrates - goat cheese has 0.12g of total carbs per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Goat cheese and crab meat contain similar amounts of sugar - goat cheese has 0.12g of sugar per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both crab meat and goat cheese are high in protein. Goat cheese has 21% more protein than crab meat - crab meat has 17.9g of protein per 100 grams and goat cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Goat cheese is high in saturated fat and crab meat has 99% less saturated fat than goat cheese - crab meat has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and goat cheese has 20.6g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both crab meat and goat cheese are low in trans fat - crab meat has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and goat cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Crab meat and goat cheese contain similar amounts of cholesterol - crab meat has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and goat cheese has 79mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Crab meat has more Vitamin C than goat cheese - crab meat has 3.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and goat cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Goat cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 406 times more Vitamin A than crab meat - crab meat has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and goat cheese has 407ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Goat cheese has more Vitamin D than crab meat - goat cheese has 22iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crab meat has 608% more Vitamin E than goat cheese - crab meat has 1.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Crab meat and goat cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - crab meat has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and goat cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Goat cheese has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, crab meat contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Goat Cheese | Crab Meat | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.023 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.676 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Niacin | 1.148 MG | 2.747 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.997 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.156 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 51 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22 UG | 3.33 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both crab meat and goat cheese are high in calcium. Goat cheese has 227% more calcium than crab meat - crab meat has 91mg of calcium per 100 grams and goat cheese has 298mg of calcium.
iron
Goat cheese has 224% more iron than crab meat - crab meat has 0.5mg of iron per 100 grams and goat cheese has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Crab meat is a great source of potassium and it has 64% more potassium than goat cheese - crab meat has 259mg of potassium per 100 grams and goat cheese has 158mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, goat cheese has more linoleic acid than crab meat per 100 grams.
| Goat Cheese | Crab Meat | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.709 G | 0.02 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.709 G | 0.025 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Goat Cheese or Crab Meat .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) and Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) .
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FAQ
Does crab meat or goat cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Goat cheese is high in calories and crab meat has 80% less calories than goat cheese - crab meat has 83 calories in 100g and goat cheese has 364 calories.
Is crab meat or goat cheese better for protein?
Both crab meat and goat cheese are high in protein. Goat cheese has 20% more protein than crab meat - crab meat has 17.9g of protein per 100 grams and goat cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Does crab meat or goat cheese contain more calcium?
Both crab meat and goat cheese are high in calcium. Goat cheese has 230% more calcium than crab meat - crab meat has 91mg of calcium in 100 grams and goat cheese has 298mg of calcium.