Goose Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Goose is a source of manganese, an essential trace element required for physiological functions, though the exact levels in the meat vary significantly based on the bird's breed, the specific muscle cut, and whether the skin is included .
The fatty acid profile of goose meat includes polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), which are linked to the development and functionality of the immune system and cardiovascular health .
A 100g serving of goose meat contains between 41.3 and 87.2 mg of cholesterol, which is well within the general dietary recommendation to limit intake to under 300 mg per day .
Vacuum-sealed packaging is more effective than high-oxygen modified atmosphere packaging at maintaining the nutritional stability of goose meat during refrigerated storage, as it prevents the oxidation of fatty acids .

Interesting fact

In medieval Europe, the 'Goose Fair' was a major economic event where thousands of birds were walked hundreds of miles to market, often wearing leather 'boots' or having their feet dipped in pitch to protect them during the journey.

Standout nutrients

EPIC

SOURCE

Pantothenic acid

SUPER

SOURCE

Vitamin B6

SUPER

SOURCE

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

SUPER

SOURCE

Selenium

281

kcal per 100g

Protein18.3g

Fat24.5g

Carbs0.24g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat2.76g

Monounsat12.4g

Saturated7.25g

Seasonality

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Diet

Gluten FreeDairy FreeKetoPaleo

Sustainability

Moderate

While higher impact than chicken due to longer growth cycles, geese are often pasture-raised and can forage, reducing reliance on commercial feed.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Refrigerate

1–2 days

Keep in original packaging or a sealed container at the bottom of the fridge.

Freeze

6–12 months

Wrap tightly to prevent freezer burn.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 2 validated sources

French Food Database

2 contributing source foods

McCance & Widdowson

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Goose Meat as a Source of Dietary Manganese—A Systematic Review - PMC

[2]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Impacts of feeding different lipid sources on growth performance, thigh meat quality characteristics, dietary amino acid metabolism and small intestine development in Landes geese - PMC

[4]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Fatty acid profiles and health lipid indices in the breast muscles of local Polish goose varieties - PMC

[5]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Effect of Various Types of Heat Processing on the Content and Retention of Fat-Soluble Vitamins and Cholesterol in Goose Breast Meat - PMC

[7]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The Assessment of Changes in the Fatty Acid Profile and Dietary ...

[11]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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