Squab, (pigeon), meat only, raw: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Raw Poultry
Squab, (pigeon), meat only, raw contains 142 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 squab (168 g) provides about 239 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from protein, with 49% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in poultry products on FoodFactly, where the median is 176 kcal per 100 g across 391 foods.
100 g provides 66% of the Daily Value for copper, 43% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 31% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 142 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 7.5 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat ? | 2 g | 10% |
| Cholesterol ? | 90 mg | 30% |
| Sodium ? | 51 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 17.5 g | 35% |
| Vitamin A ? | 28 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C ? | 7.2 mg | 8% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.28 mg | 24% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.29 mg | 22% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 6.9 mg | 43% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.79 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.53 mg | 31% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.47 µg | 20% |
| Calcium ? | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron ? | 4.5 mg | 25% |
| Magnesium ? | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus ? | 307 mg | 25% |
| Potassium ? | 237 mg | 5% |
| Zinc ? | 2.7 mg | 25% |
| Copper ? | 0.59 mg | 66% |
| Manganese ? | 0.019 mg | 0.8% |
| Selenium I | 13.5 µg | 25% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 51%
- Fat 49%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein17.5 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat7.5 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat2 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium51 mgin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal12.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water72.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 2.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 1.6 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.27 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.88 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.96 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.5 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.5 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.55 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.31 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.76 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.81 g |
| Valine ? | 0.95 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.1 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.66 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.1 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.5 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.3 g |
| Glycine ? | 1.2 g |
| Proline ? | 0.64 g |
| Serine ? | 0.85 g |
Individual fatty acids (15)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0.01 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0.03 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 1 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.93 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 2.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.22 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.3 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0.09 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 28 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 72.8 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.2 g |
| Energy ? | 594 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 94 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 7 µg |
Other forms of Squab
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squab, (pigeon), light meat without skin, raw Raw | 134 | 21.8 g | 0 g | 4.5 g |
| Squab, (pigeon), meat and skin, raw Raw | 294 | 18.5 g | 0 g | 23.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken, ground, with additives, raw Raw | 138 | 17.9 g | 0 g | 7.2 g |
| Chicken, ground, raw Raw | 143 | 17.4 g | 0.04 g | 8.1 g |
| Turkey, all classes, heart, raw Raw | 140 | 16.7 g | 0.4 g | 7.4 g |
| Chicken, dark meat, drumstick, meat and skin, with added solution, raw Raw | 146 | 18 g | 0 g | 8.2 g |
| Chicken, thigh, boneless, skinless, raw Raw | 149 | 18.6 g | 0 g | 7.9 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat only, raw Raw | 154 | 17.6 g | 0 g | 8.8 g |
| Turkey, ground, 93% lean, 7% fat, raw Raw | 150 | 18.7 g | 0 g | 8.3 g |
| Duck, domesticated, meat only, raw Raw | 135 | 18.3 g | 0.94 g | 6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw squab?
100 g of raw squab has 142 kcal. 1 squab (168 g): about 239 kcal. 1 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook squab (251 g): about 356 kcal.
Is raw squab high in protein?
Raw squab contains 17.5 g of protein per 100 g (35% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 29.4 g in 1 squab (168 g). About 51% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 23.3 g).
How many carbs are in raw squab?
Raw squab has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw squab?
Raw squab contains 7.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2 g is saturated (10% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw squab contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (66% DV), Niacin (B3) (43% DV), Vitamin B6 (31% DV), iron (25% DV) and phosphorus (25% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw squab?
100 g contains 51 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 171079. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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