Goat Cheese vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Goat Cheese and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
goat cheese
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in goat cheese and carrots:
- Both carrots and goat cheese are high in Vitamin A.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of potassium.
- Goat cheese has 38.5 times less sugar than carrot.
- Goat cheese has 78.8 times less carbohydrates than carrot.
- Goat cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Goat cheese is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Goat cheese is high in calories and carrot has 89% less calories than goat cheese - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and goat cheese has 364 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, goat cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Goat cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:0:76 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Goat Cheese | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 87% |
| Fat | 76% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Goat cheese has 78.8 times less carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.12g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in carrots are made of 53% sugar, 31% dietary fiber and 16% starch, whereas the carbs in goat cheese comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than goat cheese - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and goat cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Goat cheese has 38.5 times less sugar than carrot - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.12g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Goat cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 22 times more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and goat cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Goat cheese is high in saturated fat and carrot has 100% less saturated fat than goat cheese - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and goat cheese has 20.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Carrot has less cholesterol than goat cheese - goat cheese has 79mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than goat cheese - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and goat cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both carrots and goat cheese are high in Vitamin A. Carrot has 105% more Vitamin A than goat cheese - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and goat cheese has 407ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Goat cheese has more Vitamin D than carrot - goat cheese has 22iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrots and goat cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrots and goat cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and goat cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Goat cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both goat cheese and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Goat Cheese | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.676 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 1.148 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Goat cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 803% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and goat cheese has 298mg of calcium.
iron
Goat cheese has 440% more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and goat cheese has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 103% more potassium than goat cheese - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and goat cheese has 158mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Goat Cheese | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 77 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 256 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, goat cheese has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Goat Cheese | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.709 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.709 G | 0.1 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 Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does carrots or goat cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Goat cheese is high in calories and carrot has 90% less calories than goat cheese - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and goat cheese has 364 calories.
Does carrots or goat cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, goat cheese has 78.8 times fewer carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and goat cheese has 0.12g of carbohydrates. the carbs in carrots are made of 50% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 20% starch, whereas the carbs in goat cheese comprise of 100% sugar.
Does carrots or goat cheese contain more calcium?
Goat cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 800% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and goat cheese has 298mg of calcium.
Does carrots or goat cheese contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 100% more potassium than goat cheese - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and goat cheese has 158mg of potassium.