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Goat Cheese

+0.2

Goat cheese has a nearly neutral inflammatory profile, being easier to digest than cow dairy while still containing moderate saturated fat.

Ingredient score breakdown

Medium-Chain Fatty Acids

-0.3

Contains more medium-chain triglycerides than cow cheese, which are metabolized differently and less inflammatory.

A2 Casein

-0.2

Goat milk contains primarily A2 beta-casein, which is easier to digest and less inflammatory than A1 casein in cow milk.

Saturated Fat

+0.5

Still contains significant saturated fat that can promote inflammatory pathways in higher amounts.

Calcium

+0.2

Good calcium content with neutral to mild inflammatory impact depending on individual tolerance.

Why this score

This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.

FODMAP note

Lower in lactose than cow cheese and often better tolerated, though still contains some lactose to monitor in sensitive individuals.

Healthier alternatives

  • cottage cheese
  • feta cheese

Related foods

Cheddar Cheese

Score +0.8

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