Goat Cheese vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Goat Cheese and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
goat cheese
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in goat cheese and peas:
- Goat cheese has 119.4 times less carbohydrates than pea.
- Goat cheese has 46.2 times less sugar than pea.
- Goat cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
- Pea has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, goat cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Pea is a great source of potassium.
- Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Goat cheese is high in calories and pea has 78% less calories than goat cheese - pea has 81 calories per 100 grams and goat cheese has 364 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, goat cheese is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to peas for protein. Goat cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:0:76 and for peas, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Goat Cheese | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 69% |
| Fat | 76% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Goat cheese has 119.4 times less carbohydrates than pea - pea has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.12g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pea is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than goat cheese - pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and goat cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Goat cheese has 46.2 times less sugar than pea - pea has 5.7g 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 298% more protein than pea - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and goat cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Goat cheese is high in saturated fat and pea has 100% less saturated fat than goat cheese - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and goat cheese has 20.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pea has less cholesterol than goat cheese - goat cheese has 79mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than goat cheese - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and goat cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Goat cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 971% more Vitamin A than pea - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and goat cheese has 407ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Goat cheese has more Vitamin D than pea - goat cheese has 22iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peas and goat cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pea has 892% more Vitamin K than goat cheese - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and goat cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, goat cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both goat cheese and peas contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Goat Cheese | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.676 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 1.148 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 65 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Goat cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and goat cheese has 298mg of calcium.
iron
Peas and goat cheese contain similar amounts of iron - pea has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and goat cheese has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Pea is a great source of potassium and it has 54% more potassium than goat cheese - pea has 244mg 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 | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 77 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 21 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 2477 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, goat cheese has more linoleic acid than pea per 100 grams.
| Goat Cheese | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.709 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.709 G | 0.152 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 Peas (Peas, green, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does peas or goat cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Goat cheese is high in calories and pea has 80% less calories than goat cheese - pea has 81 calories in 100g and goat cheese has 364 calories.
Does peas or goat cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, goat cheese has 119.4 times fewer carbohydrates than pea - pea has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and goat cheese has 0.12g of carbohydrates.
Does peas or goat cheese contain more calcium?
Goat cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and goat cheese has 298mg of calcium.