Cream Cheese vs. Goat Cheese
Nutrition comparison of Cream Cheese and Goat Cheese
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cream cheese
versus
goat cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cream cheese and goat cheese:
- Both cream cheese and goat cheese are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories and saturated fat.
- Goat cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, cream cheese contains more pantothenic acid.
- Goat cheese has signficantly more iron than cream cheese.
- Goat cheese is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cream Cheese (Cheese, cream) and Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cream cheese and goat cheese are high in calories. Cream cheese is very similar to cream cheese for calories - cream cheese has 350 calories per 100 grams and goat cheese has 364 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cream cheese is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to goat cheese per calorie. Cream cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 7:6:87 and for goat cheese, 24:0:76 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cream Cheese | Goat Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | ~ |
| Fat | 87% | 76% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cream cheese and goat cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - cream cheese has 5.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.12g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Cream cheese and goat cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - cream cheese has 3.8g 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 251% more protein than cream cheese - cream cheese has 6.2g of protein per 100 grams and goat cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cream cheese and goat cheese are high in saturated fat. Cream cheese is very similar to cream cheese for saturated fat - cream cheese has 20.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and goat cheese has 20.6g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Goat cheese has less trans fat than cream cheese - cream cheese has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and goat cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Cream cheese and goat cheese contain similar amounts of cholesterol - cream cheese has 101mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and goat cheese has 79mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Both cream cheese and goat cheese are high in Vitamin A. Goat cheese has 32% more Vitamin A than cream cheese - cream cheese has 308ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and goat cheese has 407ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Goat cheese has more Vitamin D than cream cheese - goat cheese has 22iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cream cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cream cheese and goat cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cream cheese has 0.86mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cream cheese and goat cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cream cheese has 2.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and goat cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Goat cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, cream cheese contains more pantothenic acid. Both cream cheese and goat cheese contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Cream Cheese | Goat Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.23 MG | 0.676 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 1.148 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.517 MG | 0.19 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22 UG | 0.22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cream cheese and goat cheese are high in calcium. Goat cheese has 207% more calcium than cream cheese - cream cheese has 97mg of calcium per 100 grams and goat cheese has 298mg of calcium.
iron
Goat cheese has signficantly more iron than cream cheese - cream cheese has 0.11mg of iron per 100 grams and goat cheese has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Cream cheese and goat cheese contain similar amounts of potassium - cream cheese has 132mg 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, both cream cheese and goat cheese contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Cream Cheese | Goat Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 59 UG | 77 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 7 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cream cheese and goat cheese contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cream Cheese | Goat Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.036 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.212 G | 0.709 G |
| Total | 1.248 G | 0.709 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: Cream Cheese (Cheese, cream) and Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) .
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FAQ
Does cream cheese or goat cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cream cheese and goat cheese are high in calories. Cream cheese is quite similar to cream cheese for calories - cream cheese has 350 calories in 100g and goat cheese has 364 calories.
Does cream cheese or goat cheese contain more calcium?
Both cream cheese and goat cheese are high in calcium. Goat cheese has 210% more calcium than cream cheese - cream cheese has 97mg of calcium in 100 grams and goat cheese has 298mg of calcium.