Goat Cheese: It’s the New Black If you dine out frequently, you’ve likely seen the emergence of goat cheese as the new menu staple. While its rich, creamy flavor compliments so many cuisine types, goat cheese is also lower in fat, calories and cholesterol than cow’s milk products while boasting a higher calcium content. Goat cheese, which closely resembles human milk’s smaller fat cells, is easier to digest than cow’s milk cheeses making it a more palatable option for the lactose intolerant.