Greylag goose

Greylag Goose · Anser anser

Goose, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Goose, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

15%
305 kcal Calories
50%
25.2 g Protein
0%
0.0 g Carbs
28%
21.9 g Fat

Good nutrient density 25/100

How many beneficial nutrients Goose, domesticated, meat and skin, 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 and skin, cooked, roasted come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Goose, domesticated, meat and skin, 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).

Protein50% Selenium40% Pantothenic Acid (B5)31% Copper29% Niacin (B3)26% Riboflavin (B2)25% Zinc24% Vitamin B622% Phosphorus22% Vitamin B1217% Iron16% Vitamin E12% Choline12%

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.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate0.0 g
0%
Dietary Fiber0.0 g
0%
Total Sugars0.0 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat21.9 g
28%
Saturated Fat6.9 g
34%
Monounsaturated Fat10.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.5 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids180.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids2,240.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein25.2 g
50%
Histidine700.0 mg
Isoleucine1,183.0 mg
Leucine2,109.0 mg
Lysine1,988.0 mg
Methionine608.0 mg
Phenylalanine1,055.0 mg
Threonine1,123.0 mg
Tryptophan332.0 mg
Valine1,232.0 mg
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)21.0 mcg
2%
Vitamin C0.0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0.1 mcg
1%
Vitamin E1.7 mg
12%
Vitamin K5.1 mcg
4%
Thiamin (B1)0.1 mg
6%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
25%
Niacin (B3)4.2 mg
26%
Vitamin B60.4 mg
22%
Folate (B9)2.0 mcg
1%
Vitamin B120.4 mcg
17%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)1.5 mg
31%
Choline66.5 mg
12%
Betaine9.2 mg
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium13.0 mg
1%
Iron2.8 mg
16%
Magnesium22.0 mg
5%
Phosphorus270.0 mg
22%
Potassium329.0 mg
7%
Sodium70.0 mg
3%
Zinc2.6 mg
24%
Copper0.3 mg
29%
Manganese0.0 mg
1%
Selenium21.8 mcg
40%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol91.0 mg
30%
Phytosterols~
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol0.0 g
Caffeine0.0 mg
Theobromine0.0 mg
Ash1.0 g

About Goose, domesticated, meat and skin, 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 and skin, cooked, roasted?

There are 305 calories in 100 g of Goose, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted, or about 573 calories in 1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook goose) (188 g).

How much protein is in Goose, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted?

Goose, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted contains 25.2 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Goose, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted?

Goose, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Goose, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted?

Goose, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted provides 21.9 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Goose, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted a good source of?

Goose, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted is an excellent source of Protein (50% DV), Selenium (40% DV), Pantothenic Acid (B5) (31% DV), Copper (29% DV), Niacin (B3) (26% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (25% DV) and a good source of Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin E and Choline (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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