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High protein, high fat, rich in calcium
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Goat cheese fried in butter (30 g) has 119 calories. That works out to 395 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.7 g of carbs, 6.1 g of protein, 10 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 108 mg of Phosphorus covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 30 g
119
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
0.7g
· 0% DV
Protein
6.1g
· 12% DV
Fat
10g
· 13% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 2% · Protein 21% · Fat 77%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 119 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 6.12 g | 31% |
| Trans fat | 0.24 g | |
| Sodium | 156 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.7 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 30 g | 119 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 79 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 45 g | 178 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 60 g | 237 kcal |
| ½ cup (diced) | 70 g | 277 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 80 g | 316 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 90 g | 356 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 395 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 140 g | 553 kcal |
Calculated from 395 calories per 100 g.
Slice goat cheese thickly and fry it in a preheated pan with a little butter over medium-low heat. Turn the pieces once their undersides are golden and set, then serve them promptly while the centers are warm.
A firm or semi-firm goat cheese works best for goat cheese fried in butter because it holds its shape as it warms. Very fresh, spreadable chèvre tends to soften quickly, so coat it before frying or choose a firmer wheel.
Goat cheese fried in butter can fall apart when the cheese is very soft, the slices are thin, or they are moved before a crust forms. Cut thicker pieces, let the first side brown undisturbed, and flip carefully with a thin spatula.
Yes, firm goat cheese can be fried in butter without breading. Pat the slices dry and brown them in a hot pan, turning only once. Soft chèvre is more likely to melt through, so breading is useful for that style.
Goat cheese fried in butter pairs well with bitter greens, roasted vegetables, crusty bread, or a tart fruit chutney. A squeeze of lemon or a sharp vinaigrette cuts through the buttery richness and makes it work especially well as a salad topping.
Use a well-seasoned cast-iron or nonstick pan and let it heat before adding the butter and cheese. Goat cheese fried in butter is easier to release after its underside has browned; trying to lift it too early can tear the surface.
You can cook breaded goat cheese in an air fryer, but it will not be quite the same as goat cheese fried in butter. The air fryer uses little or no butter, so brush the coating lightly with melted butter for a closer flavor.
Goat cheese fried in butter is best served hot or warm, when the outside is browned and the inside is soft. As it cools, the butter firms and the cheese loses its freshly fried texture, so cook it close to serving time.
Yes, but fresh chèvre is too soft to fry as bare slices. Shape it into small rounds, chill until firm, then coat each piece in breadcrumbs before frying; the coating helps contain the cheese as it warms.
Reheat leftover goat cheese fried in butter briefly in a skillet over low heat, turning once, until warmed through. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and eat them within a few days; prolonged heating can make the cheese leak or turn rubbery.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
126µg · 14% DV
B12
0.33µg · 14% DV
B2
0.14mg · 11% DV
Biotin
1.26µg · 4% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
108mg · 15% DV
Calcium
90mg · 9% DV
Zinc
0.78mg · 7% DV
Sodium
156mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
29mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 119 calories in 1 piece (medium) (30 g):
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Goat cheese fried in butter is a simple preparation rather than a single dish tied to a particular region: goat’s-milk cheese is warmed and browned in butter in a pan. Depending on the cheese, it may develop a lightly golden outside while staying soft within, with a tangy, savoury flavour made richer by the butter.
Serve it warm with bread and salad as a small meal, or offer it as a starter alongside olives and vegetables. It is high in protein and fat and contains little carbohydrate, so a modest portion can feel satisfying. For a lighter plate, use just enough butter to coat the pan and pair the cheese with fresh greens or tomatoes.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
6.12g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.61g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.