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Baked Cashew "Goat Cheese

Name: Baked Cashew "Goat Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¹⁄₁₆ cup Cashews; ⁷⁄₁₆ tbsp Canola oil; 0.02 cup Lemon juice; ¹⁄₁₆ tbsp Tahini; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt; ⅛ tbsp Water

Per 1 serving · 21 g · 6 ingredients

Calories

101

5%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
1.5g
6% of calories
Carbs
2.7g
10% of calories
Fat
9.8g
84% of calories

Portion

✓ Keto-friendly
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Baked Cashew "Goat Cheese (21 g) has 101 calories, with 1.5 g of protein, 2.7 g of carbohydrates and 9.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (84% of calories). It is high in copper (20% DV).

Per 100 g

472cal

high energy density

Protein per 100 cal

1.5g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

0.4g

0.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Copper20%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Nothing notable

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 35 min

1
Place cashews in large bowl and cover with 3 inches of water. Soak overnight. Drain the water, rinse cashews under cold water, and drain again.
2
Add cashews to a food processor. Purée cashews, oil, lemon juice, tahini, salt, and 2 tablespoons water in food processor for 6 minutes, or until smooth and creamy.
3
Place a large strainer over a bowl and line with a triple layer of cheesecloth. Spoon cashew mixture into cheesecloth.
4
Fold sides of cheesecloth over cheese, and form into a 6-inch-long oval loaf. Twist ends of cloth and secure with rubber bands. Set in strainer over bowl, and let stand 12 hours at room temperature. Discard excess liquid.
5
Preheat oven to 200°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6
Unwrap cheese, and scrape into a 7-inch-long log on the cheesecloth. Rewrap, and twist ends to secure. Place on prepared baking sheet.
7
Bake for 35 minutes, or until cheese becomes set on the outside but still soft, turning occasionally. Cool and chill. Unwrap cheese.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (21 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	0 μg	0%
Vitamin C	2 mg	2%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	7%
Vitamin K	7 μg	6%
Thiamine	0 mg	4%
Riboflavin (B2)	0 mg	1%
Niacin	0.1 mg	1%
Vitamin B6	0 mg	3%
Folate (B9)	4 μg	1%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.1 mg	2%
Choline	1 mg	0%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	8 mg	1%
Iron	1 mg	7%
Potassium	57 mg	1%
Magnesium	23 mg	5%
Phosphorus	52 mg	7%
Zinc	0.5 mg	4%
Copper	0.2 mg	20%
Manganese	0.1 mg	6%
Selenium	2 μg	3%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	1 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	0.2 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.1 g	—
Beta carotene	0.5 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0 μg	—
Fructose	0.1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0 g	—
Glutamic acid	0.4 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.1 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	6 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	3 g	—
Proline	0.1 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Starch	2 g	—
Sucrose	0.4 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	1 g	—
Total omega 6	1 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 101 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

19min
Walking (3.5 mph)
12min
Cycling (moderate)
8min
Running (6 mph)
14min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Baked Cashew "Goat Cheese?

One serving of Baked Cashew "Goat Cheese (1 serving) has 101 calories, which works out to 472 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.1% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Baked Cashew "Goat Cheese high in protein?

Not especially. It has 1.5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 6% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Baked Cashew "Goat Cheese keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 2 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 10% of calories.

How much sodium is in Baked Cashew "Goat Cheese?

210 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Baked Cashew "Goat Cheese?

0.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (21 g)

Calories101

% Daily Value*

Total fat 9.8g	13%
Saturated fat 1.1g	5%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 210mg	9%
Total carbohydrate 2.7g	1%
Dietary fiber 0.4g	1%
Total sugars 0.5g
Protein 1.5g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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