Nutritional Properties of Goats milk and meat
You mean goat's are cute and their milk is good for you too? FANTASTIC!
Fat Property:
Goat milk is higher in total fat. It is much higher in medium chain triglycerides associated with numerous health benefits. Goat milk has a smaller fat globule size that makes it much easier to digest. The milk fat in goat’s milk does not clump together, which makes it naturally homogenized.
Protein content:
Goat’s milk contains more protein per serving and higher levels of essential amino acids. A percentage of the proteins in goat’s milk has different structures than cow’s milk. These differences enhance the digestibility of the protein in goat’s milk which causes fewer allergic reactions.
Carbohydrates:
Goat milk has a lower carbohydrate level, almost all of which is due to less lactose in the milk. The inability to digest lactose is a common condition, and milk with less lactose is helpful for those individuals.
Vitamins:
Goat milk supplies more vitamin A. The type of Vitamin A found in goat’s milk is not the same as you would find in cow’s milk. This different form of vitamin A is what makes goat milk whiter in color than cow’s milk.
Goat’s milk supplies substantially more niacin (B3) and B6. It is lower in folic acid (B9) and B12.
All other vitamins in goat’s milk are comparable to the amounts in cow’s milk.
Minerals:
Goat’s milk is higher in calcium, phosphorous, iron, copper, magnesium, zinc, sodium and is substantially higher in potassium than cow’s milk. The selenium found in goat’s milk has been shown to have more antioxidant activity.
The information provided above was found at www.everything-goat-milk.com
Goat Meat Nutrition
What does 70% of the world know about, that us American’s don’t? Well, would you believe goat meat is a great tasting red meat and is quite nutritious as well. The key to a tasty meat is to make sure only young goats are processed, and processed quickly to minimize stress and quality deterioration. Here on Dream Valley Farm our goat meat is raised with no steroids, no growth-promoting antibiotics and no animal byproducts. It is red meat as it should be!
Goat meat, also known as Chevon (northern Europe), Capretto (Australia & Southern Europe) or Cabrito (Hispanic) has been around since the advent of civilization, yet here in the States it has taken a back seat to massed-produced beef, pork and chicken. Goat is the rising star in the red meat proteins and you need to find out why.
Lower in total fat, saturated fat, calories and cholesterol than traditional meats, it just might be the perfect red meat for you. While not as lean as elk, deer or grass-fed buffalo, it is certainly not as rich as lamb, yet retains a sweet flavor reminiscent to lamb. Protein content is similar, but goat has some unique saturated fat and cholesterol characteristics. Goat fat has much less saturated fat and higher levels of mono- and polyunsaturated fat, a fact that can be visually observed in the more liquid goat fat drippings after cooking. Less saturated fat and hence, less cholesterol means a healthier red meat for you. Additionally goat meat has higher values in iron, potassium, and thiamine together with less sodium than traditional meats here in the USA. 50% less fat than beef, 45% less fat than lamb, 15% less fat than veal, yet a great taste. What is there not to like in goat meat?
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Serving Size 4 ounces (1.3g) Amount per Serving
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| Calories 124 | Calories from fat 15 | ||
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| Total Fat 2.6g | 5% | ||
| Saturated Fat 0.8 | 3% | ||
| Stearic Acid 0 g. | |||
| Polyunsaturated 0 g. | |||
| Monounsaturated 0 g. | |||
| Cholesterol 64 mg | 22% | ||
| Sodium 92mg | 4% | ||
| Potassium 436mg | 12% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate 0 g | 0% | ||
| Dietary Fiber 0 g | 0% | ||
| Soluble Fiber 0 g. | |||
| Insoluble Fiber 0 g. | |||
| Sugars 0 g | |||
| Sugar Alcohols 0 g. | |||
| Other Carbohydrates 0 g. | |||
| Protein 25gm | |||
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| Vitamin A 0% | Vitamin C 0% | ||
| Calcium 2% | Iron 18% | ||
| Vitamin E 0% | Thiamin 8% | ||
| Riboflavin 33% | Niacin 21% | ||
| Vitamin B6 <1% | Folate <1% | ||
| Vitamin B12 21% | |||
| Pantothenic Acid | Phosphorus 20% | ||
| Iodine | Magnesium | ||
| Zinc 30% | Copper 15% | ||
| Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be bigger depending on your calorie needs | |||
| Calories per gram | |||
| Fat 9 | Car 4 | Protein 4 | |
