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Goat Cheese — Soft-ripenedC
Cheeses · #20 of 25

Goat Cheese

Soft-ripened · Cheeses (Soft)

37/100C tier
Calories264
Protein18.5g
Fiber0g
Sodium515mg
Sugar—g

Graded C — 37 out of 100, #20 of 25 cheeses. Clean label carries the score (83/100); micronutrients drags it down (21/100).

The short version: Tangy, spreadable, and easier on lactose-sensitive stomachs.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories264
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.1g27%
Saturated Fat 14.5g72%
Cholesterol 62mg21%
Sodium 515mg22%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 18.5g37%
Calcium 298mg23%
Vitamin A 180mcg RAE20%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 37

Clean label ×1583
Low saturated fat ×2531
Calcium ×2529
Protein ×2528
Micronutrients ×1021

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#20 of 25 in Cheeses. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Goat Cheese healthy?

It grades C — 37 out of 100, #20 of 25 cheeses in our system. Tangy, spreadable, and easier on lactose-sensitive stomachs.

How many calories are in Goat Cheese?

264 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Goat Cheese calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.