Goat Cheese vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Goat Cheese and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
goat cheese
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in goat cheese and broccoli:
- Both broccoli and goat cheese are high in calcium.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Goat cheese has 54.3 times less carbohydrates than broccoli.
- Goat cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, broccoli contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Goat cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Goat cheese is high in calories and broccoli has 91% less calories than goat cheese - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and goat cheese has 364 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, goat cheese is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Goat cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:0:76 and for broccoli, 28:65:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Goat Cheese | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 65% |
| Fat | 76% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Goat cheese has 54.3 times less carbohydrates than broccoli - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.12g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than goat cheese - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and goat cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Broccoli and goat cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.12g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Goat cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 665% more protein than broccoli - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and goat cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Goat cheese is high in saturated fat and broccoli has 99% less saturated fat than goat cheese - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and goat cheese has 20.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Broccoli has less cholesterol than goat cheese - goat cheese has 79mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and broccoli does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than goat cheese - broccoli has 89.2mg 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 12 times more Vitamin A than broccoli - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and goat cheese has 407ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Goat cheese has more Vitamin D than broccoli - goat cheese has 22iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and broccoli does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Broccoli and goat cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 39 times more Vitamin K than goat cheese - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and goat cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Goat cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, broccoli contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both goat cheese and broccoli contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.
| Goat Cheese | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.676 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 1.148 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 63 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both broccoli and goat cheese are high in calcium. Goat cheese has 534% more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and goat cheese has 298mg of calcium.
iron
Goat cheese has 122% more iron than broccoli - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and goat cheese has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium and it has 100% more potassium than goat cheese - broccoli has 316mg 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,
| Goat Cheese | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 77 UG | 361 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 25 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1403 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, goat cheese has more linoleic acid than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Goat Cheese | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.709 G | 0.049 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.709 G | 0.055 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 Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does broccoli or goat cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Goat cheese is high in calories and broccoli has 90% less calories than goat cheese - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and goat cheese has 364 calories.
Does broccoli or goat cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, goat cheese has 54.3 times fewer carbohydrates than broccoli - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and goat cheese has 0.12g of carbohydrates.
Does broccoli or goat cheese contain more calcium?
Both broccoli and goat cheese are high in calcium. Goat cheese has 530% more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium in 100 grams and goat cheese has 298mg of calcium.
Does broccoli or goat cheese contain more potassium?
Broccoli is a rich source of potassium and it has 100% more potassium than goat cheese - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and goat cheese has 158mg of potassium.