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Squab (pigeon) Meat Only (Raw)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Squab, (pigeon), meat only, raw

Poultry Products

A 100g serving covers 66% of the daily recommended Copper, making Squab (pigeon) Meat Only (Raw) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (17.5g), fat (7.5g), and carbohydrates (0g) per 100g. At 142 calories per 100g, Squab (pigeon) Meat Only (Raw) offers moderate energy density suitable for balanced meals. Sodium is modest at 51mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Squab (pigeon) Meat Only (Raw) delivers meaningful amounts of 14 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories142KCAL
Protein17.5G
Fat7.5G
Carbs0G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

138kcal
  • Protein51%17.5 g
  • Fat49%7.5 g
  • Carbs0%0 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water72.8G
Energy142KCAL
Protein17.5G
Total lipid (fat)7.5G
Carbohydrate, by difference0G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Cholesterol90.0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid7.2MG
Thiamin0.28MG
Riboflavin0.28MG
Niacin6.9MG
Vitamin B-60.53MG
Folate, total7.0UG
Vitamin B-120.47UG
Vitamin A, RAE28.0UG
Calcium, Ca13.0MG
Iron, Fe4.5MG
Magnesium, Mg25.0MG
Phosphorus, P307MG
Potassium, K237MG
Sodium, Na51.0MG
Zinc, Zn2.7MG
Copper, Cu0.59MG
Manganese, Mn0.02MG
Selenium, Se13.5UG
Energy594kJ
Ash1.2G
Pantothenic acid0.79MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food7.0UG
Folate, DFE7.0UG
Retinol28.0UG
Vitamin A, IU94.0IU
Fatty acids, total saturated2.0G
SFA 10:00G
SFA 12:00G
SFA 14:00.01G
SFA 16:01.0G
SFA 18:00.93G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated2.7G
MUFA 16:10.30G
MUFA 18:12.4G
MUFA 20:10G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated1.6G
PUFA 18:21.0G
PUFA 18:30G
PUFA 20:40.22G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.01G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.09G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.03G
Tryptophan0.27G
Threonine0.88G
Isoleucine0.95G
Leucine1.5G
Lysine1.5G
Methionine0.55G
Cystine0.30G
Phenylalanine0.76G
Tyrosine0.81G
Valine0.95G
Arginine1.1G
Histidine0.66G
Alanine1.1G
Aspartic acid1.5G
Glutamic acid2.3G
Glycine1.2G
Proline0.64G
Serine0.85G

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
squab (168g)23929.4g12.6g0g
unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook squab) (251g)35643.9g18.8g0g

Scaled from Squab (pigeon) Meat Only (Raw)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Squab (pigeon) Meat Only (Raw) is a excellent source of Protein (35% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Squab (pigeon) Meat Only (Raw) is a excellent source of Iron (25% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
  • Squab (pigeon) Meat Only (Raw) is a excellent source of Zinc (25% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • Squab (pigeon) Meat Only (Raw) is naturally low in sodium at 51mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Squab (pigeon) Meat Only (Raw) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 17.5g protein and only 0.0g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

  • Squab (pigeon) Meat Only (Raw) provides 4.5mg of iron per 100g, relevant for managing iron deficiency. See the Iron Deficiency & Anemia Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Iron: top 9% (#744 of 8,262)
  • Vitamin C: top 18% (#1,487 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories142
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.5G10%
Cholesterol 90.0MG30%
Sodium 51.0MG2%
Total Carbohydrate 0G0%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0
Protein 17.5G35%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 13.0MG1%
Iron 4.5MG25%
Potassium 237MG5%

* 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: 171079.

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