Goat Cheese vs. Banana
Nutrition comparison of Goat Cheese and Banana
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
goat cheese
versus
banana
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in goat cheese and banana:
- Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than goat cheese.
- Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Banana is an excellent source of potassium.
- Goat cheese has 100.9 times less sugar than banana.
- Goat cheese has more beta-carotene than banana, however, banana contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than goat cheese.
- Goat cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, banana contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Goat cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than banana.
- Goat cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) and Banana (Bananas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Goat cheese is high in calories and banana has 76% less calories than goat cheese - goat cheese has 364 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, goat cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to banana per calorie. Goat cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:0:76 and for banana, 5:93:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Goat Cheese | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 93% |
| Fat | 76% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Goat cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than banana - goat cheese has 0.12g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Banana is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than goat cheese - banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and goat cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Goat cheese has 100.9 times less sugar than banana - goat cheese has 0.12g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Goat cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 18 times more protein than banana - goat cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Goat cheese is high in saturated fat and banana has 99% less saturated fat than goat cheese - goat cheese has 20.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Banana has less cholesterol than goat cheese - goat cheese has 79mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and banana does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than goat cheese - banana has 8.7mg 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 134 times more Vitamin A than banana - goat cheese has 407ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Goat cheese has more Vitamin D than banana - goat cheese has 22iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and banana does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Goat cheese and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - goat cheese has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Goat cheese and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - goat cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Goat cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, banana contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both goat cheese and banana contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Goat Cheese | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.676 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 1.148 MG | 0.665 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.334 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.367 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 20 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Goat cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 58 times more calcium than banana - goat cheese has 298mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Goat cheese has 523% more iron than banana - goat cheese has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Banana is an excellent source of potassium and it has 127% more potassium than goat cheese - goat cheese has 158mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg 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, goat cheese has more beta-carotene than banana per 100 grams, however, banana contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than goat cheese per 100 grams.
| Goat Cheese | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 77 UG | 26 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 25 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 22 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, goat cheese has more linoleic acid than banana per 100 grams.
| Goat Cheese | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.709 G | 0.046 G |
| Total | 0.709 G | 0.046 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: Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) and Banana (Bananas, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does goat cheese or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Goat cheese is high in calories and banana has 80% less calories than goat cheese - goat cheese has 364 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does goat cheese or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, goat cheese has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than banana - goat cheese has 0.12g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does goat cheese or banana contain more calcium?
Goat cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 58 times more calcium than banana - goat cheese has 298mg of calcium in 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
Does goat cheese or banana contain more potassium?
Banana is a rich source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than goat cheese - goat cheese has 158mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.