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Goose egg
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 180 kcal —
- Protein 14 g 28%
- Carbohydrate 1.4 g 0%
- Fat 13 g 17%
- Saturated fat 3.6 g 18%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0.9 g —
- Sodium 138 mg 6%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 186 µg 21%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 1.7 µg 9%
- Vitamin K 0.4 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.15 mg 13%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.38 mg 29%
- Niacin (B3) 0.19 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.8 mg 35%
- Vitamin B6 0.24 mg 14%
- Folate (B9) 76 µg 19%
- Vitamin B12 5.1 µg 213%
Minerals
- Calcium 60 mg 5%
- Iron 3.6 mg 20%
- Magnesium 16 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 208 mg 17%
- Potassium 210 mg 4%
- Zinc 1.3 mg 12%
- Copper 0.06 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.04 mg 2%
Similar foods
- Whole goose eggfresh, raw185 kcal / 100 g
- Goose meatraw155 kcal / 100 g
- Goose meat and skinraw366 kcal / 100 g
- Duck eggraw181 kcal / 100 g
- Eggraw140 kcal / 100 g
- Domesticated goose meatraw161 kcal / 100 g
- Domesticated goose meat and skinraw371 kcal / 100 g
- Whole duck eggraw179 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey eggraw166 kcal / 100 g
- Duck foie grasraw600 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Goose egg
How long should you boil a goose egg?
For a firm yolk, lower it gently into simmering water and cook for about 12–15 minutes, then cool it in cold water before peeling. Goose eggs are larger than hen’s eggs, so give them longer than you would a standard egg.
Can you use a goose egg instead of hen’s eggs in baking?
Usually, one goose egg can replace about two or three hen’s eggs, but weigh it if the recipe needs precision. Beat it first and measure the amount; a goose egg’s thicker shell makes its size less obvious.
How should you store goose eggs?
Keep them in their shells in the fridge, ideally in their carton so they do not absorb strong odours. Once cracked, refrigerate the contents in a covered container and use within two days.
What can you make with a goose egg?
Its rich yolk works well in omelettes, scrambled eggs and fresh pasta; one egg can make a generous meal. Pair it with buttery toast, mushrooms or herbs such as chives.
What can you use instead of a goose egg?
Use two or three hen’s eggs in place of one goose egg, adjusting the amount to match the recipe. Duck eggs are another close substitute, with a similarly rich yolk.
What nutrients stand out in a goose egg?
Goose eggs are a source of iron and high in vitamin B12. A 100 g portion provides 3.6 mg of iron and 5.1 µg of vitamin B12.
Source: ANSES–Ciqual (France) 22070 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
