BRITISH GOOSE PRODUCERS
Nutrition
Analysis of nutritional value of goose meat
According to McCance and Widdowson's Composition of Foods - 4th revised edition, roast goose meat (meat only , no skin) has the following composition per 100g:
319 kcal (1327 kj)
29.3g protein
22.4g fat
0g carbohydrates
The US Department of Agriculture Handbook No 8-5
Composition of Foods give the following figures per 100g of goose flesh:
238 kcal
29g protein
12.7.4g fat
The Naturally-Reared, Quality Christmas Choice
Lower fat content than book values
Higher total fat content than chicken or turkey, but less than beef or lamb
Relatively low proportion of saturated fat, and higher proportion of mono-unsaturated and essential fatty acid