Greylag Goose · Anser anser
Goose, domesticated, meat only, cooked, roasted
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Good nutrient density 30/100
How many beneficial nutrients Goose, domesticated, meat only, cooked, roasted delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Goose, domesticated, meat only, cooked, roasted come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
50% from fat
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Carbs 0%0.0 g per serving
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Fat 50%12.7 g per serving
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Protein 50%29.0 g per serving
What Goose, domesticated, meat only, cooked, roasted is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 12.7 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 150.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 1,370.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 40.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 50.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 2,610.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 1,400.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 440.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 3,880.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 10.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 1,370.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 29.0 g | |
| Histidine | 765.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 1,488.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 2,447.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 2,480.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 783.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1,214.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1,238.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 403.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 1,516.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 1,835.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 1,849.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 2,837.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 445.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 4,533.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 1,622.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 1,423.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 1,247.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 1,103.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 12.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 4.1 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 12.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 1.8 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 14.0 mg | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | |
| Magnesium | 25.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 309.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 388.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 76.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 3.2 mg | |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.0 mg | |
| Selenium | 25.5 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 96.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 1.1 g | — |
About Goose, domesticated, meat only, cooked, roasted
The greylag goose (Anser anser) is a large wild gray goose of Europe and Asia and the ancestor of most domestic goose breeds, giving it a long history as a food bird. Bulky and heavy-bodied with pink legs and a stout orange bill, it has rich, dark, flavorful meat and a generous layer of fat prized for roasting. As a poultry, goose is a good source of high-quality protein, iron, and B vitamins, and its rendered fat, or schmaltz, is treasured for roasting potatoes to a crisp golden finish.
Goose has been a centerpiece of festive tables for centuries, especially at Christmas and Michaelmas, slow-roasted until the skin crisps and the meat turns succulent. Its darker, gamier flavor sets it apart from turkey or chicken, and it pairs beautifully with tart fruit like apple and cherry. Pricking the skin helps the fat render as it roasts. Choose a plump bird with clean, unblemished skin, and keep goose well chilled, cooking fresh birds within a day or two or freezing them.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Goose, domesticated, meat only, cooked, roasted?
There are 238 calories in 100 g of Goose, domesticated, meat only, cooked, roasted, or about 340 calories in 1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook goose) (143 g).
How much protein is in Goose, domesticated, meat only, cooked, roasted?
Goose, domesticated, meat only, cooked, roasted contains 29.0 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Goose, domesticated, meat only, cooked, roasted?
Goose, domesticated, meat only, cooked, roasted has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Goose, domesticated, meat only, cooked, roasted?
Goose, domesticated, meat only, cooked, roasted provides 12.7 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Goose, domesticated, meat only, cooked, roasted a good source of?
Goose, domesticated, meat only, cooked, roasted is an excellent source of Protein (58% DV), Selenium (46% DV), Pantothenic Acid (B5) (37% DV), Copper (31% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (30% DV) and Zinc (29% DV) and a good source of Iron (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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