Food guide

Goat Milk

Whole goat's milk with a distinctive flavour; nutritionally close to cow's milk with slightly different fats.

Dairy

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of goat milk for fair comparison. Typical serving: 200 g — 138 kcal per 200 g serving.

Nutrition information for Goat Milk
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (200 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	69 kcal	138 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	3.6 g	7.1 g	5.1 g
Carbohydrate	4.5 g	8.9 g	6.4 g
Fat	4.2 g	8.3 g	6 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 goat milk, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Goat Milk
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (200 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	57 µg	114 µg	6%
Vitamin C	1.3 mg	2.6 mg	1%
Vitamin D	1.3 µg	2.6 µg	7%
Vitamin E	0.07 mg	0.14 mg	<1%
Vitamin K	0.3 µg	0.6 µg	<1%
Thiamin	0.048 mg	0.096 mg	4%
Riboflavin	0.14 mg	0.28 mg	11%
Niacin	0.28 mg	0.56 mg	2%
Vitamin B6	0.046 mg	0.092 mg	3%
Folate	1 µg	2 µg	<1%
Vitamin B12	0.07 µg	0.14 µg	3%
Pantothenic acid	0.31 mg	0.62 mg	6%
Choline	16 mg	32 mg	3%
Minerals
Calcium	134 mg	268 mg	10%
Iron	0.05 mg	0.1 mg	<1%
Magnesium	14 mg	28 mg	3%
Phosphorus	111 mg	222 mg	9%
Potassium	204 mg	408 mg	4%
Sodium	50 mg	100 mg	2%
Zinc	0.3 mg	0.6 mg	3%
Selenium	1.4 µg	2.8 µg	3%
Copper	0.046 mg	0.092 mg	5%
Manganese	0.018 mg	0.036 mg	<1%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Milk, goat, fluid, with added vitamin D

% 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 goat milk?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Whole goat's milk with a distinctive flavour; nutritionally close to cow's milk with slightly different fats.

How to include it

Use as a protein side or in cooking rather than as a sweetened dessert.
Typical pairing ideas: Oats, Coffee, Cereal.

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.