Soft Goat Cheese
Soft Goat Cheese is a staple dairy food used as a drink, topping or cooking ingredient.
Nutrition per 100 g
Standardised to 100 g of soft goat cheese for fair comparison. Typical serving: 30 g — 79 kcal per 30 g serving.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (30 g) | Per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 263 kcal | 79 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 18.7 g | 5.6 g | 7.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 21 g | 6.3 g | 8 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Micronutrients
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of soft goat cheese, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (30 g) | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 288 µg | 86.4 µg | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 µg | 0.12 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18 mg | 0.054 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8 µg | 0.54 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin | 0.07 mg | 0.021 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin | 0.38 mg | 0.11 mg | 29% |
| Niacin | 0.43 mg | 0.13 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25 mg | 0.075 mg | 15% |
| Folate | 12 µg | 3.6 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.19 µg | 0.057 µg | 8% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.68 mg | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Choline | 15.4 mg | 4.6 mg | 3% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 140 mg | 42 mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 0.57 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 4.8 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 256 mg | 76.8 mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 26 mg | 7.8 mg | <1% |
| Sodium | 459 mg | 138 mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.92 mg | 0.28 mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 2.8 µg | 0.84 µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.73 mg | 0.22 mg | 81% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 0.03 mg | 4% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central — Cheese, goat, soft type
% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Why eat soft goat cheese?
- A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
- Soft Goat Cheese is a staple dairy food used as a drink, topping or cooking ingredient.
How to include it
- Use as a protein side or in cooking rather than as a sweetened dessert.
- Typical pairing ideas: Fruit, Oats, Coffee.
Things to consider
- Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.
Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.
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