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Cheddar Cheese vs. Goat milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cheddar Cheese and Goat milk

  • Cheddar Cheese is higher than Goat milk in Calcium, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cheddar Cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 81% more than Goat milk.
  • Cheddar Cheese contains 20 times more Selenium than Goat milk. While Cheddar Cheese contains 28.5µg of Selenium, Goat milk contains only 1.4µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Goat milk is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, cheddar and Milk, goat, fluid, with added vitamin D.

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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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
7
:
3
Goat milk
Goat milk
Contains more Calcium +429.9%
Contains more Iron +180%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +309.9%
Contains more Zinc +1113.3%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +1935.7%
Contains more Potassium +168.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Copper +53.3%
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Goat milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 2% 10% 48% 18% 7% 9% 16% 3% 8%
Contains more Calcium +429.9%
Contains more Iron +180%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +309.9%
Contains more Zinc +1113.3%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +1935.7%
Contains more Potassium +168.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Copper +53.3%

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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
8
:
4
Goat milk
Goat milk
Contains more Vitamin A +527.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +914.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.5%
Contains more Folate +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin D +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +369.5%
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Goat milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 39% 5% 12% 32% 6% 19% 11% 1% 9% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +527.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +914.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.5%
Contains more Folate +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin D +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +369.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
3
:
2
Goat milk
Goat milk
Contains more Protein +542.4%
Contains more Fats +704.6%
Contains more Other +352.4%
Contains more Carbs +44%
Contains more Water +135.1%
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Goat milk
4% 4% 4% 87%
Protein: 3.56 g
Fats: 4.14 g
Carbs: 4.45 g
Water: 87.03 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Protein +542.4%
Contains more Fats +704.6%
Contains more Other +352.4%
Contains more Carbs +44%
Contains more Water +135.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
2
:
1
Goat milk
Goat milk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +733.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +853.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Goat milk
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.109 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.149 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +733.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +853.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Goat milk Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 4.45g Goat milk
Protein 22.87g 3.56g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 4.14g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 4.45g Goat milk
Calories 404kcal 69kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 4.45g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 710mg 134mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.05mg Cheddar Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 14mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 111mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 204mg Goat milk
Sodium 653mg 50mg Goat milk
Zinc 3.64mg 0.3mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.046mg Goat milk
Manganese 0.027mg 0.018mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 1.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 198IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 57µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.07mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 51IU Goat milk
Vitamin D 0.6µg 1.3µg Goat milk
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg Goat milk
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.048mg Goat milk
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.138mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.277mg Goat milk
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.31mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.046mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 27µg 1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.07µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.3µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.163mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.207mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.314mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.29mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.08mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.155mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.24mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.089mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 11mg Goat milk
Trans Fat 0.917g Goat milk
Saturated Fat 18.867g 2.667g Goat milk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 1.109g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.149g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

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Cheddar Cheese Goat milk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
12%
Goat milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
16%
Goat milk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat milk
Goat milk contains less Sodium (difference - 603mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat milk
Goat milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat milk
Goat milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.2g)
Which food is cheaper?
Goat milk
Goat milk is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Goat milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171278/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.