Do you have to eat goose eggs when pregnant? Fact or myth?

Content advised and reviewed by Specialist Doctor Level I Le Pham Anh Vy - Nutrition Manager - American International Hospital (AIH)

Nutrition in goose eggs: Like hen's eggs, goose eggs are a source of protein and some vitamins and minerals that are good for mother and baby. Below is a table comparing the nutritional content of hen's eggs and goose eggs:

Compared with hen's eggs, goose eggs have a lower proportion of protein but more fat. Goose eggs also contain less vitamin A. Goose eggs are also high in cholesterol and fat, which are not good for the health and cardiovascular system of pregnant women with overweight, obesity, dyslipidaemia, diabetes, high blood pressure...

The truth about eating goose eggs?
At present, no study has confirmed a link between eating goose eggs during pregnancy and better development of the baby, or that it makes the child more intelligent after birth. So there is no basis for having to eat goose eggs during pregnancy.

As the nutrition table shows, goose eggs are just one of many sources of protein. Mums-to-be also shouldn't overdo goose eggs, as they are expensive and contain quite a lot of fat and cholesterol
Making sure you get enough nutrients throughout pregnancy is what matters for your child's development and intelligence.
Eggs are a nutrient-rich food that provides a lot of protein, so eating too many in a short time can lead to excess protein and fat. The advice is to eat only 1 – 2 eggs at a time, at most 2 times a week.

Each food has a different nutritional value, so pregnant women should eat a variety of foods in their daily meals so that the nutrients complement each other..

References:

• Hen's eggs: https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171287/nutrients

Goose eggs: https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172190/nutrients