Goat Cheese vs. Sausage
Nutrition comparison of Goat Cheese and Cooked Sausage
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
sausage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in goat cheese and sausage:
- Both goat cheese and sausage are high in calories, protein and saturated fat.
- Goat cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Sausage has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, goat cheese contains more riboflavin.
- Sausage is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) and Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both goat cheese and sausage are high in calories. Goat cheese has 12% more calories than sausage - goat cheese has 364 calories per 100 grams and sausage has 324 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, goat cheese is similar to sausage for protein, carbs and fat. Goat cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:0:76 and for sausage, 23:2:75 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Goat Cheese | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 2% |
| Fat | 76% | 75% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both goat cheese and sausage are low in carbohydrates - goat cheese has 0.12g of total carbs per 100 grams and sausage has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in goat cheese and sausage are both made of 100% sugar.
sugar
Goat cheese and sausage contain similar amounts of sugar - goat cheese has 0.12g of sugar per 100 grams and sausage has 1.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both goat cheese and sausage are high in protein. Goat cheese has 17% more protein than sausage - goat cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and sausage has 18.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both goat cheese and sausage are high in saturated fat. Goat cheese has 129% more saturated fat than sausage - goat cheese has 20.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sausage has 9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sausage and goat cheese are low in trans fat - sausage has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and goat cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Goat cheese and sausage contain similar amounts of cholesterol - goat cheese has 79mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sausage has 81mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Goat cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 39 times more Vitamin A than sausage - goat cheese has 407ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sausage has 10ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Sausage has 86% more Vitamin D than goat cheese - goat cheese has 22iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sausage has 41iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Goat cheese and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - goat cheese has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sausage has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Goat cheese and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - goat cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sausage has 3.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Sausage has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, goat cheese contains more riboflavin. Both goat cheese and sausage contain significant amounts of folate.
| Goat Cheese | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.346 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.676 MG | 0.263 MG |
| Niacin | 1.148 MG | 6.279 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.838 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.371 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22 UG | 0.9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Goat cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than sausage - goat cheese has 298mg of calcium per 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Goat cheese and sausage contain similar amounts of iron - goat cheese has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and sausage has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Sausage is an excellent source of potassium and it has 115% more potassium than goat cheese - goat cheese has 158mg of potassium per 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sausage has more linoleic acid than goat cheese per 100 grams.
| Goat Cheese | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.709 G | 4.267 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.035 G |
| Total | 0.709 G | 4.302 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 Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) .
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FAQ
Does goat cheese or sausage contain more calories in 100 grams?Both goat cheese and sausage are high in calories. Goat cheese has 10% more calories than sausage - goat cheese has 364 calories in 100g and sausage has 324 calories.
Does goat cheese or sausage contain more calcium?
Goat cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than sausage - goat cheese has 298mg of calcium in 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
Does goat cheese or sausage contain more potassium?
Sausage is a rich source of potassium and it has 120% more potassium than goat cheese - goat cheese has 158mg of potassium in 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.