Goat cheese typically has a more tart flavor than cheese made from cow's milk. It's common in Europe, and frequently contains a large amount of salt to prevent spoilage.
Calories
A 1-cubic-inch serving of goat cheese contains 90 calories, which is 4.5 percent of the daily value for calories. This assumes a standard diet of 2,000 calories per day. Fat provides 65 calories, protein accounts for 23 calories and carbohydrates provide the remaining two calories.
Fat, Protein and Carbohydrates
Goat cheese has 7.21 g of fat, or 11 percent of the daily value for fat. It also has 5.88 g of protein, which is about 12 percent of the daily value for protein. The carbohydrate content in a serving of goat cheese is 0.47 g , or less than 1 percent of the daily value for carbohydrates.
Vitamins and Minerals
A serving of goat cheese contains 11 percent of the daily value for calcium and 2 percent of the daily value for iron. It also has 103 mg of sodium, which is about 4 percent of the daily value for sodium.
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