USDA-derived comparison
Cheddar Cheese vs Goat Cheese
Cheddar Cheese leads for Calcium, Phosphorus and Vitamin B12; Goat Cheese answers with Iron and Vitamin B6.
Who each is for: Choose cheddar Cheese for calcium and phosphorus. Choose goat Cheese for iron and vitamin B6.
Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.
Cheddar Cheese
Typical serving: 1 slice (28g)
26/100
Side by side, per 100g
The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.
| Nutrient | Cheddar Cheese | Goat Cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 403 kcal | 264 kcal |
| Protein | 23 g | 19 g |
| Carbs | 3 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 33 g | 21 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 19 g | 15 g |
| Sodium | 653 mg | 459 mg |
| Potassium | 76 mg | 26 mg |
| Calcium | 710 mg | 140 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 16 mg |
| Zinc | 3.6 mg | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 µg | 0.4 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Folate | 27 µg | 12 µg |
Servings differ: 1 slice of cheddar cheese is about 28g, a 40g portion of goat cheese about 40g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.
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