Goat Cheese vs. Tangerine
Nutrition comparison of Goat Cheese and Tangerine
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
goat cheese
versus
tangerine
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in goat cheese and tangerine:
- Goat cheese has 110.1 times less carbohydrates than tangerine.
- Goat cheese has 87.1 times less sugar than tangerine.
- Goat cheese has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12, however, tangerine contains more folate.
- Goat cheese has signficantly more iron than tangerine.
- Goat cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
- Tangerine has signficantly more dietary fiber than goat cheese.
- Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) and Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Goat cheese is high in calories and tangerine has 85% less calories than goat cheese - tangerine has 53 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 tangerine per calorie. Goat cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:0:76 and for tangerine, 6:90:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Goat Cheese | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 90% |
| Fat | 76% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Goat cheese has 110.1 times less carbohydrates than tangerine - tangerine has 13.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.12g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in tangerine are made of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in goat cheese comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Tangerine has signficantly more dietary fiber than goat cheese - tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and goat cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Goat cheese has 87.1 times less sugar than tangerine - tangerine has 10.6g 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 25 times more protein than tangerine - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and goat cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Goat cheese is high in saturated fat and tangerine has 100% less saturated fat than goat cheese - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and goat cheese has 20.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Tangerine has less cholesterol than goat cheese - goat cheese has 79mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than goat cheese - tangerine has 26.7mg 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 10 times more Vitamin A than tangerine - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and goat cheese has 407ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Goat cheese has more Vitamin D than tangerine - goat cheese has 22iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tangerine and goat cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Goat cheese and tangerine contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - goat cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Goat cheese has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12, however, tangerine contains more folate. Both goat cheese and tangerine contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Goat Cheese | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.676 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 1.148 MG | 0.376 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.216 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Goat cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 705% more calcium than tangerine - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and goat cheese has 298mg of calcium.
iron
Goat cheese has signficantly more iron than tangerine - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and goat cheese has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Tangerine and goat cheese contain similar amounts of potassium - tangerine has 166mg 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 | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 77 UG | 155 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 138 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, goat cheese has more linoleic acid than tangerine per 100 grams.
| Goat Cheese | Tangerine | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.709 G | 0.048 G |
| Total | 0.709 G | 0.048 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 Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) .
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FAQ
Does tangerine or goat cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Goat cheese is high in calories and tangerine has 90% less calories than goat cheese - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and goat cheese has 364 calories.
Does tangerine or goat cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, goat cheese has 110.1 times fewer carbohydrates than tangerine - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and goat cheese has 0.12g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tangerine are made of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in goat cheese comprise of 100% sugar.
Does tangerine or goat cheese contain more calcium?
Goat cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 710% more calcium than tangerine - tangerine has 37mg of calcium in 100 grams and goat cheese has 298mg of calcium.