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Goat cheese vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between goat cheese and cheesecake

  • Goat cheese is richer in copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin A, iron, and vitamin B3, yet cheesecake is richer in vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for goat cheese is 60% higher.
  • Goat cheese contains 6 times more vitamin B3 than cheesecake. Goat cheese contains 1.148mg of vitamin B3, while cheesecake contains 0.195mg.
  • Cheesecake contains less saturated fat.
  • Goat cheese has a lower glycemic index than cheesecake.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, goat, semisoft type and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +163.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +484.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.6%
Contains more IronIron +157.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +2720%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +303.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.8%
~equal in Sodium ~438mg

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% 136% 5.2% 7.5% 18% 156% 22% 11% 14% 28% 6.3% 1.5% 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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +156%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +250.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +488.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +200.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +76%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +198.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 30% 46% 3%
Protein: 21.58 g
Fats: 29.84 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 45.52 g
Other: 2.94 g
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +292.4%
Contains more FatsFats +32.6%
Contains more OtherOther +226.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21150%
~equal in Water ~45.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
73% 24% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.639 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.709 g
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +126%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Goat cheese Cheesecake DV% diff.
Copper 0.564mg 0.02mg 60%
Saturated fat 20.639g 9.921g 49%
Phosphorus 375mg 93mg 40%
Vitamin B2 0.676mg 0.193mg 37%
Protein 21.58g 5.5g 32%
Vitamin A 407µg 159µg 28%
Calcium 298mg 51mg 25%
Iron 1.62mg 0.63mg 12%
Fats 29.84g 22.5g 11%
Carbs 0.12g 25.5g 8%
Cholesterol 79mg 55mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.571mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.709g 1.602g 6%
Choline 15.4mg 45.9mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.148mg 0.195mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 6.808g 8.634g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.028mg 4%
Folate 2µg 18µg 4%
Magnesium 29mg 11mg 4%
Selenium 3.8µg 5.2µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.17µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 4.4µg 2%
Calories 364kcal 321kcal 2%
Manganese 0.093mg 0.14mg 2%
Potassium 158mg 90mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.56mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Sodium 415mg 438mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.052mg 1%
Zinc 0.66mg 0.51mg 1%
Vitamin D 22IU 18IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0.12g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 0.12g 21.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.227mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.805mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.893mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 1.861mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 1.549mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.575mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.859mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 1.485mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.589mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Goat cheese Cheesecake
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
32%
Goat cheese
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Goat cheese
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.718g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.

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. Goat cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173433/nutrients
  2. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.