What's not to like? Goat meat is a great source of nutrients, including protein, iron, vitamin B12, zinc, and potassium. It’s also low in total fat and saturated fat compared with other forms of red meat. A 3-ounce (85-gram) portion of cooked goat meat provides (6): Calories: 122 Protein: 23 grams. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), goat meat appears more comparable to poultry than other red meat in its saturated fat content. The USDA nutrition facts section shows that 100 grams of cooked goat meat provides less than a gram of saturated fat. The trick, learn how to cook it; there's plenty of recipes online and in cookbooks.