Goat Cheese vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Goat Cheese and Cooked Lamb
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
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in goat cheese and lamb:
- Both lamb and goat cheese are high in calories, protein and saturated fat.
- Goat cheese has more riboflavin, however, lamb contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Goat cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Lamb is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both lamb and goat cheese are high in calories. Goat cheese has 29% more calories than lamb - lamb has 283 calories per 100 grams and goat cheese has 364 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, goat cheese is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to lamb for carbs. Goat cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:0:76 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Goat Cheese | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | ~ |
| Fat | 76% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both goat cheese and lamb are low in carbohydrates - goat cheese has 0.12g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Goat cheese and lamb contain similar amounts of sugar - goat cheese has 0.12g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both lamb and goat cheese are high in protein. Lamb has 15% more protein than goat cheese - lamb has 24.8g of protein per 100 grams and goat cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lamb and goat cheese are high in saturated fat. Goat cheese has 154% more saturated fat than lamb - lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and goat cheese has 20.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Lamb and goat cheese contain similar amounts of cholesterol - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and goat cheese has 79mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Goat cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than lamb - goat cheese has 407ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Goat cheese has 1000% more Vitamin D than lamb - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and goat cheese has 22iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Lamb and goat cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lamb and goat cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and goat cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Goat cheese has more riboflavin, however, lamb contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both goat cheese and lamb contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Goat Cheese | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.676 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | 1.148 MG | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22 UG | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Goat cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than lamb - lamb has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and goat cheese has 298mg of calcium.
iron
Lamb and goat cheese contain similar amounts of iron - lamb has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and goat cheese has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and it has 115% more potassium than goat cheese - lamb has 339mg of potassium per 100 grams and goat cheese has 158mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both goat cheese and lamb contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Goat Cheese | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.709 G | 1.07 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.709 G | 1.14 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 Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) .
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FAQ
Does lamb or goat cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lamb and goat cheese are high in calories. Goat cheese has 30% more calories than lamb - lamb has 283 calories in 100g and goat cheese has 364 calories.
Is lamb or goat cheese better for protein?
Both lamb and goat cheese are high in protein. Lamb has 20% more protein than goat cheese - lamb has 24.8g of protein per 100 grams and goat cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Does lamb or goat cheese contain more calcium?
Goat cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than lamb - lamb has 22mg of calcium in 100 grams and goat cheese has 298mg of calcium.
Does lamb or goat cheese contain more potassium?
Lamb is a rich source of potassium and it has 120% more potassium than goat cheese - lamb has 339mg of potassium in 100 grams and goat cheese has 158mg of potassium.