Squab (pigeon) Light Meat Without Skin (Raw)
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Squab (pigeon) Light Meat Without Skin (Raw) stands out for its lean protein profile — 21.8g of protein with only 4.5g of fat per 100g. At 134 calories per 100g, Squab (pigeon) Light Meat Without Skin (Raw) offers moderate energy density suitable for balanced meals. Sodium is modest at 55mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Squab (pigeon) Light Meat Without Skin (Raw) delivers meaningful amounts of 13 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein68%21.8 g
- Fat32%4.5 g
- Carbs0%0 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 72.8 | G |
| Energy | 134 | KCAL |
| Protein | 21.8 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.5 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 | G |
| Cholesterol | 90.0 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 5.1 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.24 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 | MG |
| Niacin | 7.3 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.53 | MG |
| Folate, total | 4.0 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.47 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 17.0 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 10.0 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 2.3 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 28.0 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 228 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 260 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 55.0 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.7 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.43 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.02 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 15.5 | UG |
| Energy | 561 | kJ |
| Ash | 1.3 | G |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.79 | MG |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 4.0 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 4.0 | UG |
| Retinol | 17.0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 57.0 | IU |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.2 | G |
| SFA 10:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 12:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.01 | G |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.62 | G |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.56 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.6 | G |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.18 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.4 | G |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.96 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.62 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.14 | G |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.01 | G |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.06 | G |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.02 | G |
| Tryptophan | 0.34 | G |
| Threonine | 1.1 | G |
| Isoleucine | 1.2 | G |
| Leucine | 1.9 | G |
| Lysine | 1.9 | G |
| Methionine | 0.69 | G |
| Cystine | 0.38 | G |
| Phenylalanine | 0.94 | G |
| Tyrosine | 1.0 | G |
| Valine | 1.2 | G |
| Arginine | 1.4 | G |
| Histidine | 0.82 | G |
| Alanine | 1.3 | G |
| Aspartic acid | 1.8 | G |
| Glutamic acid | 2.8 | G |
| Glycine | 1.4 | G |
| Proline | 0.80 | G |
| Serine | 1.1 | G |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| breast, bone removed (101g) | 135 | 22g | 4.6g | 0g |
| unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook squab) (151g) | 202 | 32.9g | 6.8g | 0g |
Scaled from Squab (pigeon) Light Meat Without Skin (Raw)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Squab (pigeon) Light Meat Without Skin (Raw) is a excellent source of Protein (44% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
- Squab (pigeon) Light Meat Without Skin (Raw) is a excellent source of Zinc (25% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc
- Squab (pigeon) Light Meat Without Skin (Raw) is a good source of Iron (13% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
Dietary Considerations
Squab (pigeon) Light Meat Without Skin (Raw) is naturally low in sodium at 55mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.
Squab (pigeon) Light Meat Without Skin (Raw) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 21.8g protein and only 0.0g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Vitamin C: top 20% (#1,652 of 8,262)
- Protein: top 22% (#1,818 of 8,262)
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* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Data Source
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 171080.
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