At a glance
- 5.2 g protein and 74 calories per 1 oz (28 g).
- 7 g protein per 100 calories: #201 of 536 foods in our USDA list, #23 of 54 in dairy.
- 0 g fiber and 129 mg sodium per serving.
What is goat cheese like to eat?
Soft goat cheese, often called chèvre, is a tangy, creamy cheese made from goat milk. It spreads easily and goes on toast, salads, eggs and pasta.
How can you eat more goat cheese?
Try this
Spread on toast with sliced tomatoCrumble over a beet or green saladStir into warm pasta for a creamy sauceFold into an omelet with herbsIs goat cheese good on a GLP-1?
It is soft and spreadable, so a thin layer on toast or crackers can be an easy, small portion. Protein density matters more when your appetite is small: see protein on a GLP-1.
How does goat cheese compare?
| Food | Serving | Protein | Calories | Protein per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goat cheese | 1 oz | 5.2 g | 74 | 7 g |
| Feta cheese | 1/4 cup | 7.5 g | 104 | 7.2 g |
| Cream cheese | 2 tbsp | 1.7 g | 98 | 1.7 g |
| Ricotta cheese | 1/2 cup | 14.1 g | 171 | 8.3 g |
Close to goat cheese per calorie: parmesan (7 g), gouda (7 g), cauliflower (7 g), swiss cheese (6.9 g).
Compare more foods with the protein finder, or see protein in every food we cover.
What should you look for when you buy it?
Plain logs are the most flexible; flavored ones can add sodium and sugar, so check labels.
What's the full nutrition for goat cheese?
| Nutrient | Per 1 oz (28 g) | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 74 | 264 | |
| Protein | 5.2 g | 18.5 g | 10% |
| Fat | 5.9 g | 21.1 g | |
| Saturated fat | 4.1 g | 14.6 g | 21% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 129 mg | 459 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 140 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 1.9 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 mcg | 0.19 mcg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0.4 mcg | 1% |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: "Cheese, goat, soft type". % Daily Value uses the FDA's values for adults (protein 50 g, fiber 28 g, sodium 2,300 mg). "Not listed" means USDA didn't measure it for this food, not that it's zero. Brands differ, so check your label.
