Cheddar Cheese vs. Goat Cheese
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Goat Cheese
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheddar cheese
versus
goat cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and goat cheese:
- Both cheddar cheese and goat cheese are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories, protein and saturated fat.
- Goat cheese has more thiamin and niacin, however, cheddar cheese contains more folate and Vitamin B12.
- Goat cheese has signficantly more iron than cheddar cheese.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cheddar cheese and goat cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 11% more calories than goat cheese - cheddar cheese has 403 calories per 100 grams and goat cheese has 364 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is heavier in carbs and similar to goat cheese for protein and fat. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:4:74 and for goat cheese, 24:0:76 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Goat Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 4% | ~ |
| Fat | 74% | 76% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cheddar cheese and goat cheese are low in carbohydrates - cheddar cheese has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.12g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Cheddar cheese and goat cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.12g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cheddar cheese and goat cheese are high in protein. Cheddar cheese has a little more protein (6%) than goat cheese by weight - cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein per 100 grams and goat cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cheddar cheese and goat cheese are high in saturated fat. Goat cheese has a little more saturated fat (9%) than cheddar cheese by weight - cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and goat cheese has 20.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cheddar cheese and goat cheese contain similar amounts of cholesterol - cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and goat cheese has 79mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Both cheddar cheese and goat cheese are high in Vitamin A. Goat cheese has 21% more Vitamin A than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and goat cheese has 407ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese and goat cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and goat cheese has 22iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Cheddar cheese and goat cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cheddar cheese and goat cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and goat cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Goat cheese has more thiamin and niacin, however, cheddar cheese contains more folate and Vitamin B12. Both cheddar cheese and goat cheese contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cheddar Cheese | Goat Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.676 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 1.148 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 0.19 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | 0.22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cheddar cheese and goat cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 138% more calcium than goat cheese - cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium per 100 grams and goat cheese has 298mg of calcium.
iron
Goat cheese has signficantly more iron than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron per 100 grams and goat cheese has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Goat cheese has 108% more potassium than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 76mg 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, both cheddar cheese and goat cheese contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Cheddar Cheese | Goat Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 77 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cheddar cheese and goat cheese contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cheddar Cheese | Goat Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.036 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 0.709 G |
| Total | 1.207 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: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) .
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FAQ
Does cheddar cheese or goat cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cheddar cheese and goat cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 10% more calories than goat cheese - cheddar cheese has 403 calories in 100g and goat cheese has 364 calories.
Does cheddar cheese or goat cheese contain more calcium?
Both cheddar cheese and goat cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 140% more calcium than goat cheese - cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium in 100 grams and goat cheese has 298mg of calcium.