Cheese vs. Goat cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cheese and goat cheese?
- Cheese is richer in selenium, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, and phosphorus, while goat cheese is higher in copper, vitamin B2, and iron.
- Goat cheese's daily need coverage for copper is 59% higher.
- Goat cheese has 8 times less selenium than cheese. Cheese has 28.5µg of selenium, while goat cheese has 3.8µg.
- Goat cheese is lower in sodium.
We used Cheese, cheddar and Cheese, goat, semisoft type types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +138.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +451.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +650% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1057.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1780% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +244.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +173.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +115.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1250% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +148.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1845.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
21.58 g
Fats:
29.84 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
45.52 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2475% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23% |
~equal in
Protein
~21.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.421 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.639 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.709 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +100.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~20.639g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.564mg | 59% |
| Selenium | 28.5µg | 3.8µg | 45% |
| Calcium | 710mg | 298mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 0.22µg | 37% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 0.66mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.676mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 1.62mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 375mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 415mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 407µg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 18.867g | 20.639g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 79mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 1.148mg | 7% |
| Folate | 27µg | 2µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 6.808g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 0.709g | 5% |
| Fats | 33.31g | 29.84g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.19mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.072mg | 4% |
| Protein | 22.87g | 21.58g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.093mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.26mg | 3% |
| Calories | 404kcal | 364kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 158mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.09g | 0.12g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.09g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 22IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 29mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.805mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0.893mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.575mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.859mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 1.485mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
35%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.772g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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?
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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.