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Blue cheese vs. Goat cheese — Health Impact and Nutrition Comparison

Article author photo Ani Harutyunyan by Ani Harutyunyan | Last updated on October 28, 2022
Medically reviewed by Igor Bussel Article author photo Igor Bussel
Blue cheese
vs
Goat cheese

Summary

Goat cheese is higher in calories and fats. Blue cheese is richer in calcium, zinc, and potassium, vitamins B5 and B12. Goat cheese contains higher amounts of carbs and phosphorus and is richer in vitamin A.

Table of contents

  1. Introduction
    1. Nutrition
      1. Calories
        1. Carbs
          1. Fats
            1. Saturated fats
            2. Cholesterol
          2. Protein
            1. Minerals
              1. Vitamins
              2. Health impact
                1. Bone health
                  1. Gut health
                  2. References

                    Introduction

                    In this article, we will compare two kinds of cheese: goat cheese(1) and blue cheese(2). We will discuss the differences between them regarding their health impact and nutritional composition.

                    Nutrition

                    Calories

                    Goat cheese and blue cheese are classified as moderate-calorie foods. However, goat cheese is a bit richer in calories than blue cheese.

                    Carbs

                    Both goat cheese and blue cheese are considered low-carb foods. Blue cheese is higher in carbs than goat cheese: it provides 2.34g of carbs, while goat cheese has only 0.12g.

                    Fats

                    Goat cheese is higher in fat than blue cheese.

                    Saturated fats

                    Goat cheese is 2g richer in saturated fats compared to blue cheese.

                    Cholesterol

                    Goat cheese and blue cheese contain notable amounts of cholesterol. Blue cheese is a little lower in cholesterol.

                    Protein

                    Goat cheese and blue cheese contain nearly the same amount of protein. However, goat cheese is slightly higher in protein.

                    Minerals

                    Both these foods have nearly similar amounts of minerals. They are both rich in phosphorus. However, blue cheese is richer in calcium, zinc, and potassium than goat cheese. Goat cheese covers 61% of the DV of iron, while blue cheese covers only 12% of it.

                    Mineral Comparison

                    Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
                    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 158% 23% 12% 13% 73% 166% 149% 1.2% 79%
                    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 89% 14% 61% 188% 18% 161% 54% 12% 21%
                    Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.2%
                    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62%
                    Contains more ZincZinc +303%
                    Contains more SeleniumSelenium +281.6%
                    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.1%
                    Contains more IronIron +422.6%
                    Contains more CopperCopper +1310%
                    Contains less SodiumSodium -63.8%
                    Contains more ManganeseManganese +933.3%
                    ~equal in Phosphorus ~375mg

                    Vitamins

                    Goat cheese is richer in vitamins B1, B2, B3, and A. In comparison, blue cheese is richer in vitamins B5, B6, and B12.

                    The diagram below shows the difference between their vitamin profiles.

                    Vitamin Comparison

                    Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
                    Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 43% 5% 15% 7.3% 88% 19% 104% 38% 153% 6% 27% 8.4%
                    Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 88% 5.2% 15% 18% 156% 22% 11% 14% 28% 6.3% 1.5% 8.4%
                    Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +810%
                    Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +176.7%
                    Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +454.5%
                    Contains more FolateFolate +1700%
                    Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +103.1%
                    Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +148.3%
                    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77%
                    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13%
                    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
                    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0.26mg
                    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0.5µg
                    ~equal in Vitamin K ~2.5µg
                    ~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

                    Health impact

                    Bone health

                    Blue cheese and goat cheese are good sources of calcium - a mineral that is very important for bone health (3). Calcium deficiency can lead to bone weakness and an increased risk of osteoporosis (4).

                    The varieties of Penicillium used for making blue cheese are safe to consume because they do not produce toxins harmful to the human body (5).

                    Gut health

                    Section reviewed by gastroenterologist Arpi Gasparyan Article author photo Arpi Gasparyan

                    Goat cheese contains a variety of probiotics, especially L. plantarum and L. acidophilus (6).

                    Diets rich in probiotics promote digestive health and boost immunity (7).

                    References

                    1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173433/nutrients
                    2. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/nutrients
                    3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3330619/
                    4. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Calcium-HealthProfessional/
                    5. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24990763/
                    6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28631434/
                    7. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23894906/
                    Article author photo Ani Harutyunyan
                    Education: General Medicine at YSMU
                    Last updated: October 28, 2022
                    Medically reviewed by Igor Bussel

                    Infographic

                    Blue cheese vs Goat cheese infographic
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                    Macronutrient Comparison

                    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
                    21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
                    Protein: 21.4 g
                    Fats: 28.74 g
                    Carbs: 2.34 g
                    Water: 42.41 g
                    Other: 5.11 g
                    22% 30% 46% 3%
                    Protein: 21.58 g
                    Fats: 29.84 g
                    Carbs: 0.12 g
                    Water: 45.52 g
                    Other: 2.94 g
                    Contains more CarbsCarbs +1850%
                    Contains more OtherOther +73.8%
                    ~equal in Protein ~21.58g
                    ~equal in Fats ~29.84g
                    ~equal in Water ~45.52g

                    Fat Type Comparison

                    Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
                    69% 29% 3%
                    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.669 g
                    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.778 g
                    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 g
                    73% 24% 3%
                    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.639 g
                    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.808 g
                    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.709 g
                    Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -9.5%
                    Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14.2%
                    Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.8%

                    Comparison summary table

                    Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
                    Blue cheese Goat cheese
                    Lower in Sugar ok
                    Lower in Sodium ok
                    Lower in price ok
                    Lower in Cholesterol ok
                    Lower in Saturated Fat ok
                    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
                    Rich in minerals Equal
                    Rich in vitamins Equal

                    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

                    Nutrient Blue cheese Goat cheese Opinion
                    Calories 353kcal 364kcal Goat cheese
                    Protein 21.4g 21.58g Goat cheese
                    Fats 28.74g 29.84g Goat cheese
                    Net carbs 2.34g 0.12g Blue cheese
                    Carbs 2.34g 0.12g Blue cheese
                    Cholesterol 75mg 79mg Blue cheese
                    Vitamin D 21IU 22IU Goat cheese
                    Magnesium 23mg 29mg Goat cheese
                    Calcium 528mg 298mg Blue cheese
                    Potassium 256mg 158mg Blue cheese
                    Iron 0.31mg 1.62mg Goat cheese
                    Sugar 0.5g 0.12g Goat cheese
                    Copper 0.04mg 0.564mg Goat cheese
                    Zinc 2.66mg 0.66mg Blue cheese
                    Phosphorus 387mg 375mg Blue cheese
                    Sodium 1146mg 415mg Goat cheese
                    Vitamin A 721IU 1464IU Goat cheese
                    Vitamin A 198µg 407µg Goat cheese
                    Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.26mg Goat cheese
                    Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
                    Manganese 0.009mg 0.093mg Goat cheese
                    Selenium 14.5µg 3.8µg Blue cheese
                    Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.072mg Goat cheese
                    Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.676mg Goat cheese
                    Vitamin B3 1.016mg 1.148mg Goat cheese
                    Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.19mg Blue cheese
                    Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.06mg Blue cheese
                    Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0.22µg Blue cheese
                    Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.5µg Goat cheese
                    Folate 36µg 2µg Blue cheese
                    Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg
                    Saturated Fat 18.669g 20.639g Blue cheese
                    Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g 6.808g Blue cheese
                    Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 0.709g Blue cheese
                    Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.227mg Blue cheese
                    Threonine 0.785mg 0.805mg Goat cheese
                    Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.893mg Blue cheese
                    Leucine 1.919mg 1.861mg Blue cheese
                    Lysine 1.852mg 1.549mg Blue cheese
                    Methionine 0.584mg 0.575mg Blue cheese
                    Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.859mg Blue cheese
                    Valine 1.556mg 1.485mg Blue cheese
                    Histidine 0.758mg 0.589mg Blue cheese

                    Which food is preferable for your diet?

                    ok
                    ok
                    is better in case of low diet
                    Blue cheese Goat cheese
                    Low Calories diet ok
                    Low Fats diet ok
                    Low Carbs diet ok
                    Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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                    Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

                    The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
                    Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
                    40%
                    Blue cheese
                    29%
                    Goat cheese
                    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
                    69%
                    Blue cheese
                    64%
                    Goat cheese

                    Comparison summary

                    Which food is lower in Sugar?
                    Goat cheese
                    Goat cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
                    Which food contains less Sodium?
                    Goat cheese
                    Goat cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 731mg)
                    Which food is cheaper?
                    Goat cheese
                    Goat cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
                    Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
                    Blue cheese
                    Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
                    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
                    Blue cheese
                    Blue cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.97g)
                    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
                    Blue cheese
                    Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
                    Which food is richer in minerals?
                    ?
                    It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
                    Which food is richer in vitamins?
                    ?
                    It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

                    References

                    All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

                    1. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/nutrients
                    2. Goat cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173433/nutrients

                    All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

                    Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.