Goat'S Milk Health Benefits and Nutrition Facts

Nutritional summary

Goat's milk provides a similar nutritional profile to cow's milk regarding protein and fatty acids, though it contains slightly lower levels of calcium, sodium, and zinc .
Consumption of dairy products like goat's milk is associated with a decreased risk of colorectal cancer, likely due to the protective effects of calcium (a mineral that supports bone health and nerve conduction) .
While dairy intake is linked to small short-term increases in bone mineral density, large meta-analyses have not found a consistent association between total dairy consumption and a reduced risk of hip fractures .
Early research in animal models suggests that goat's milk may enhance the bioavailability (the body's ability to absorb and use a nutrient) of minerals such as selenium, zinc, and copper compared to cow's milk .

Interesting fact

Goat's milk is the most consumed dairy product in the world, largely due to the adaptability of goats in diverse climates where cattle cannot thrive.

Standout nutrients

ACE

SOURCE

Calcium

SUPER

SOURCE

Fatty acid conversion factor

ELITE

SOURCE

Water

ACE

SOURCE

Lactose

kcal per 100g

Protein3.26g

Fat3.79g

Carbs0.01g

Sugar4.36g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.14g

Monounsat0.98g

Saturated2.41g

Trans0.14g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

VegetarianPescatarianGluten FreeKetoLow Fodmap

Sustainability

Moderate

Goats generally have a lower methane output per animal than cows, though efficiency varies by farming system.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Refrigerate

3–5 days

Keep in the coldest part of the fridge, not the door.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 4 validated sources

French Food Database

1 contributing source food

Swiss Food Database

1 contributing source food

McCance & Widdowson

1 contributing source food

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

The Effect of Goat-Milk-Based Infant Formulas on Growth and Safety Parameters: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - PMC

[1]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Milk - The Nutrition Source - Harvard University

[2]nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu

Exploring the health benefits and functional properties of goat milk proteins - PMC

[3]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Comparative Nutrient Profiling of Retail Goat and Cow Milk - PMC

[5]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Dairy - The Nutrition Source

[12]nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu

Coverage

Nutrients

FoodCompass

47.2

Version

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