Goat Cheese vs. Turkey
Nutrition comparison of Goat Cheese and Cooked Turkey
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
goat cheese
versus
cooked
turkey
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in goat cheese and turkey:
- Both turkey and goat cheese are high in calories and protein.
- Goat cheese has more riboflavin, however, turkey contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Goat cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Turkey is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) and Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both turkey and goat cheese are high in calories. Goat cheese has 93% more calories than turkey - turkey has 189 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 turkey for carbs. Goat cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:0:76 and for turkey, 63:0:37 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Goat Cheese | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 63% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | ~ |
| Fat | 76% | 37% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both turkey and goat cheese are low in carbohydrates - turkey has 0.06g of total carbs per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.12g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Goat cheese and turkey contain similar amounts of sugar - goat cheese has 0.12g of sugar per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both turkey and goat cheese are high in protein. Turkey has 32% more protein than goat cheese - turkey has 28.6g of protein per 100 grams and goat cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Goat cheese is high in saturated fat and turkey has 90% less saturated fat than goat cheese - turkey has 2.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and goat cheese has 20.6g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both turkey and goat cheese are low in trans fat - turkey has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and goat cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Goat cheese has 28% less cholesterol than turkey - turkey has 109mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and goat cheese has 79mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Goat cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 32 times more Vitamin A than turkey - turkey has 12ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and goat cheese has 407ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Turkey and goat cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - turkey has 15iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and goat cheese has 22iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Turkey and goat cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - turkey has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Goat cheese and turkey contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - goat cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Goat cheese has more riboflavin, however, turkey contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both goat cheese and turkey contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Goat Cheese | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.676 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Niacin | 1.148 MG | 9.573 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.948 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.616 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22 UG | 1.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Goat cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than turkey - turkey has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and goat cheese has 298mg of calcium.
iron
Goat cheese has 49% more iron than turkey - turkey has 1.1mg of iron per 100 grams and goat cheese has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Turkey is a great source of potassium and it has 51% more potassium than goat cheese - turkey has 239mg of potassium per 100 grams and goat cheese has 158mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, turkey has more linoleic acid than goat cheese per 100 grams.
| Goat Cheese | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.709 G | 1.873 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.709 G | 1.883 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 Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) .
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FAQ
Does turkey or goat cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both turkey and goat cheese are high in calories. Goat cheese has 90% more calories than turkey - turkey has 189 calories in 100g and goat cheese has 364 calories.
Is turkey or goat cheese better for protein?
Both turkey and goat cheese are high in protein. Turkey has 30% more protein than goat cheese - turkey has 28.6g of protein per 100 grams and goat cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Does turkey or goat cheese contain more calcium?
Goat cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than turkey - turkey has 14mg of calcium in 100 grams and goat cheese has 298mg of calcium.