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Nutritional value of goat cheese: what are the facts?

Henri Willig
By: Henri Willig
05 Apr 2024
± 3 minuten

At Henri Willig, we are not only passionate about the taste of our cheeses, but also about the nutritional value they have. Goat cheese is a favourite among many, but what exactly makes goat cheese so special from a nutritional perspective? We would like to tell you more about the nutritional values of goat's cheese. After all, how many calories does goat's cheese actually contain?

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Nutritional value of goat's cheese

Goat cheese is known for its light digestibility. This is due to the composition of fats and proteins that goat cheese has. But there is more: in fact, goat cheese contains essential nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, and vitamins A and B2. These nutrients play an important role in maintaining strong bones and a healthy immune system.

A frequently asked question is about the calories in goat cheese. Good news for conscious eaters: goat cheese contains fewer calories on average than many hard cheeses, making it an attractive choice for those watching their intake. The exact nutritional values per 100g of goat's cheese are:

Nutritional values young goat's cheese

Nutrient Quantity (per 100 grams)
Energy 1662 kJ / 397 kcal
Fats 34 g
Of which saturated fatty acids 21 g
Carbohydrates <0.5 g
Of which sugars <0.5 g
Proteins 24 g
Salt  2 g

Nutritional values mature goat's cheese (Goat Gold)

Nutrient Quantity (per 100 grams)
Energy 1908 kJ / 455 kcal
Fats 39 g
Of which saturated fatty acids 24 g
Carbohydrates <0.5 g
Of which sugars <0.5 g
Proteins 28 g
Salt  2.3 g

Nutritional values ancient goat's cheese

Nutrient Quantity (per 100 g)
Energy 2071 kJ / 494 kcal
Fats 42,2 g
Of which saturated fatty acids 26,2 g
Carbohydrates <0.5 g
Of which sugars <0.5 g
Proteins 29,9 g
Salt  2,45 g

What are the health benefits of goat cheese?

Apart from its nutritional value, goat cheese also offers other health benefits. Namely, it is rich in probiotics, which is good for gut health, and its high levels of medium-chain fatty acids can contribute to improved metabolism!

Goat cheese from Henri Willig

Whether you choose goat cheese for its delicious taste or for its health benefits, one thing is certain: goat cheese is always a good choice. At Henri Willig, we go for the best quality goat's cheese, while also wanting to inform you as best we can with knowledge about our products.

Discover Henri Willig goat's cheese by ordering online or drop by one of our shops! Easily taste the differences between our young goat's cheese and old goat's cheese, or do you prefer mature goat's cheese? One thing is for sure: goat's cheese is perfect in salads, on bread, or as part of a cheeseboard. Do you have any questions about our cheese or its nutritional values? Then feel free to contact us.

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