Meat
Chops
Goat chops are bone-in slices from loin, rib, or shoulder—grill or pan pieces that cook fast and show goat’s sweet-savoury character. Loin and rib chops are tender; shoulder chops need lower heat or a short braise. Young kid chops are mild; older animal chops can be firmer and more aromatic. Brine or marinate lean chops briefly, cook to medium, and rest. Do not treat as fatty lamb—goat often needs oil or a wet baste. Serve with herb sauces, chilli pastes, or yoghurt.
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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 10.4 g
- Saturated Fat 5.1 g
- Trans Fat 0.2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 4.83 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.05 g
- Cholesterol 72.8 mg
- Sodium 63.4 mg
- Salt 0.16 g
- Total Carbohydrate 0 g
- Dietary Fibre 0 g
- Total Sugars 0 g
- Complex / starch 0 g
- Protein 23.4 g
- Water 62.7 g
- Energy 204 kcal
- Water 62.7 g
- Protein 23.4 g
- Fat 10.4 g
- Saturated Fat 5.1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 4.83 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.05 g
- Omega-3 0.11 g
- Trans Fat 0.2 g
- Vitamins 35 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.07 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.18 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 4.93 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.53 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.35 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 6.9 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg
- Vitamin E 0.25 mg
- Vitamin K 1.2 µg
- Minerals 389 mg
- Major Minerals 387 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.16 g
- Cholesterol 72.8 mg
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.07 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.18 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 4.93 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.53 · vitamin-b6: 0.35 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 6.9 · vitamin-d: 0.2 · vitamin-e: 0.25 · vitamin-k: 1.2 ·
Minerals
Fillet is primarily muscle—leaner than belly or skin-on cuts of the same species.
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History
Greek island grills cooked goat chops over wood for everyday protein.
Indian home cooks pan-fried goat chops with spice rubs.
Farm-to-table restaurants listed goat chops as a lean alternative to lamb.