Goat Cheese vs. Strawberries
Nutrition comparison of Goat Cheese and Strawberries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
goat cheese
versus
strawberries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in goat cheese and strawberries:
- Goat cheese has 39.7 times less sugar than strawberry.
- Goat cheese has 63 times less carbohydrates than strawberry.
- Goat cheese has more beta-carotene than strawberry, however, strawberry contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than goat cheese.
- Goat cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12, however, strawberry contains more folate.
- Goat cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
- Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than goat cheese.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Goat cheese is high in calories and strawberry has 91% less calories than goat cheese - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and goat cheese has 364 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, goat cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to strawberries per calorie. Goat cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:0:76 and for strawberries, 7:85:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Goat Cheese | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 85% |
| Fat | 76% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Goat cheese has 63 times less carbohydrates than strawberry - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.12g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in strawberries are made of 71% sugar, 29% dietary fiber and 1% starch, whereas the carbs in goat cheese comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than goat cheese - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and goat cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Goat cheese has 39.7 times less sugar than strawberry - strawberry has 4.9g 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 31 times more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and goat cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Goat cheese is high in saturated fat and strawberry has 100% less saturated fat than goat cheese - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and goat cheese has 20.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Strawberry has less cholesterol than goat cheese - goat cheese has 79mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than goat cheese - strawberry has 58.8mg 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 strawberry - strawberry 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 strawberry - goat cheese has 22iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and goat cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and goat cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and goat cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Goat cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12, however, strawberry contains more folate. Both goat cheese and strawberries contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Goat Cheese | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.676 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Niacin | 1.148 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 24 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Goat cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and goat cheese has 298mg of calcium.
iron
Goat cheese has 295% more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and goat cheese has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Strawberries and goat cheese contain similar amounts of potassium - strawberry has 153mg 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 has more beta-carotene than strawberry per 100 grams, however, strawberry contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than goat cheese per 100 grams.
| Goat Cheese | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 77 UG | 7 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 26 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, goat cheese has more linoleic acid than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Goat Cheese | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.709 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 0.709 G | 0.09 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 Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or goat cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Goat cheese is high in calories and strawberry has 90% less calories than goat cheese - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and goat cheese has 364 calories.
Does strawberries or goat cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, goat cheese has 63 times fewer carbohydrates than strawberry - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and goat cheese has 0.12g of carbohydrates. the carbs in strawberries are made of 70% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in goat cheese comprise of 100% sugar.
Does strawberries or goat cheese contain more calcium?
Goat cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and goat cheese has 298mg of calcium.