Goat Cheese vs. Peanuts
Nutrition comparison of Goat Cheese and Peanuts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
goat cheese
versus
peanuts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in goat cheese and peanuts:
- Both goat cheese and peanuts are high in calcium, calories, protein and saturated fat.
- Goat cheese has 39.8 times less sugar than peanut.
- Goat cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, peanut contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Goat cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than peanut.
- Goat cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) and Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both goat cheese and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 61% more calories than goat cheese - goat cheese has 364 calories per 100 grams and peanut has 587 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, goat cheese is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to peanuts per calorie. Goat cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:0:76 and for peanuts, 16:13:71 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Goat Cheese | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 13% |
| Fat | 76% | 71% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Goat cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than peanut - goat cheese has 0.12g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than goat cheese - peanut has 8.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and goat cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Goat cheese has 39.8 times less sugar than peanut - goat cheese has 0.12g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both goat cheese and peanuts are high in protein. Peanut has 13% more protein than goat cheese - goat cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both goat cheese and peanuts are high in saturated fat. Goat cheese has 167% more saturated fat than peanut - goat cheese has 20.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both peanuts and goat cheese are low in trans fat - peanut has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and goat cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Peanut has less cholesterol than goat cheese - goat cheese has 79mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Goat cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than peanut - goat cheese has 407ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Goat cheese has more Vitamin D than peanut - goat cheese has 22iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peanut has 17 times more Vitamin E than goat cheese - goat cheese has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Goat cheese and peanuts contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - goat cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Goat cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, peanut contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both goat cheese and peanuts contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Goat Cheese | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.152 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.676 MG | 0.197 MG |
| Niacin | 1.148 MG | 14.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 1.011 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.466 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 97 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both goat cheese and peanuts are high in calcium. Goat cheese has 414% more calcium than peanut - goat cheese has 298mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Goat cheese and peanuts contain similar amounts of iron - goat cheese has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Peanut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 301% more potassium than goat cheese - goat cheese has 158mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, peanut has more linoleic acid than goat cheese per 100 grams.
| Goat Cheese | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.709 G | 9.715 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.709 G | 9.719 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 Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does goat cheese or peanuts contain more calories in 100 grams?Both goat cheese and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 60% more calories than goat cheese - goat cheese has 364 calories in 100g and peanut has 587 calories.
Does goat cheese or peanuts contain more calcium?
Both goat cheese and peanuts are high in calcium. Goat cheese has 410% more calcium than peanut - goat cheese has 298mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
Does goat cheese or peanuts contain more potassium?
Peanut is a rich source of potassium and it has 300% more potassium than goat cheese - goat cheese has 158mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.