Squab, (pigeon), meat and skin, raw
* 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.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 5.2 MG | 6% | |
| Thiamin | 0.2 MG | 18% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 17% | |
| Niacin | 6.0 MG | 38% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.8 MG | 15% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.4 MG | 24% | |
| Folate, total | 6 UG | 2% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.4 UG | 17% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 73 UG | 8% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 12 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 3.5 MG | 20% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22 MG | 5% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 248 MG | 20% | |
| Potassium, K | 199 MG | 4% | |
| Sodium, Na | 54 MG | 2% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.2 MG | 20% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.4 MG | 49% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Selenium, Se | 13.3 UG | 24% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 18.5g per 100g.
- Good source of Iron, Fe (20% DV).
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (20% DV).
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (20% DV).
- Good source of Copper, Cu (49% DV).
- Good source of Selenium, Se (24% DV).
About Squab, (pigeon), meat and skin, raw
Squab, the culinary term for young domesticated pigeon, carries considerably more fat than the game birds it sometimes gets grouped with. Meat and skin together make it a genuinely fatty bird, and the flesh itself is dark and richly flavored even without the skin. It's a restaurant and specialty market protein that doesn't show up in most home kitchens. High-fat, high-flavor, and low-carb. Roasted simply or pan-seared, the fat bastes the meat naturally.
Dietary Information
Squab, (pigeon), meat and skin, raw is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Squab, (pigeon), meat and skin, raw include Copper, Cu (49% DV) , Niacin (38% DV) , Selenium, Se (24% DV) , Vitamin B-6 (24% DV) , and Iron, Fe (20% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 294 calories per 100 grams, Squab, (pigeon), meat and skin, raw gets 25% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 73% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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