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

More calciumMore phosphorusMore vitamin B12More zinc
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Goat Cheese

Typical serving: a 40g portion (40g)

13/100

More ironMore vitamin B6
Full Goat Cheese page

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.

NutrientCheddar CheeseGoat Cheese
Calories403 kcal264 kcal
Protein23 g19 g
Carbs3 g0 g
Fat33 g21 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Sat fat19 g15 g
Sodium653 mg459 mg
Potassium76 mg26 mg
Calcium710 mg140 mg
Iron0.1 mg1.9 mg
Magnesium27 mg16 mg
Zinc3.6 mg0.9 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0.6 µg0.4 µg
Vitamin B121.1 µg0.2 µg
Folate27 µg12 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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