Calories in Squab, (pigeon), meat and skin, raw
Generic food Raw Poultry
Squab, (pigeon), meat and skin, raw contains 294 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 squab (199 g) provides about 585 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from fat, with 26% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more 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 49% of the Daily Value for copper, 38% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 24% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 294 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 23.8 g | 31% |
| Saturated fat ? | 8.4 g | 42% |
| Cholesterol ? | 95 mg | 32% |
| Sodium ? | 54 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 18.5 g | 37% |
| Vitamin A ? | 73 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C ? | 5.2 mg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.21 mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.22 mg | 17% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 6 mg | 38% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.76 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.41 mg | 24% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.4 µg | 17% |
| Calcium ? | 12 mg | 0.9% |
| Iron ? | 3.5 mg | 20% |
| Magnesium ? | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 248 mg | 20% |
| Potassium ? | 199 mg | 4% |
| Zinc ? | 2.2 mg | 20% |
| Copper ? | 0.44 mg | 49% |
| Manganese ? | 0.019 mg | 0.8% |
| Selenium C | 13.3 µg | 24% |
% 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 26%
- Fat 74%
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
- Protein18.5 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat23.8 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat8.4 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium54 mgin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water56.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 9.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 3.1 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.27 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.88 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.94 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.5 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.5 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.55 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.32 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.77 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.79 g |
| Valine ? | 0.97 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.2 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.65 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.2 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.6 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.4 g |
| Glycine ? | 1.5 g |
| Proline ? | 0.84 g |
| Serine ? | 0.88 g |
Individual fatty acids (15)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0.01 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0.02 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 2.7 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.03 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 4.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 2.7 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 6.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.16 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 3.5 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0.07 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 73 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 56.6 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.4 g |
| Energy ? | 1,230 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 243 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 6 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), meat only, raw Raw | 142 | 17.5 g | 0 g | 7.5 g |
| Squab, (pigeon), light meat without skin, raw Raw | 134 | 21.8 g | 0 g | 4.5 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, stewing, meat and skin, raw Raw | 258 | 17.6 g | 0 g | 20.3 g |
| Chicken, stewing, meat and skin, and giblets and neck, raw Raw | 251 | 17.5 g | 0.19 g | 19.5 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw Raw | 297 | 14.1 g | 0 g | 26.2 g |
| Poultry, mechanically deboned, from mature hens, raw Raw | 243 | 14.7 g | 0 g | 20 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, meat and skin, raw Raw | 237 | 16.7 g | 0 g | 18.3 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, back, meat and skin, raw Raw | 319 | 14.1 g | 0 g | 28.7 g |
| Poultry, mechanically deboned, from backs and necks with skin, raw Raw | 272 | 11.4 g | 0 g | 24.7 g |
| Chicken, capons, meat and skin, raw Raw | 234 | 18.8 g | 0 g | 17.1 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 294 kcal. 1 squab (199 g): about 585 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 250 kcal. 1 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook squab (297 g): about 873 kcal.
Is raw squab high in protein?
Raw squab contains 18.5 g of protein per 100 g (37% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 36.8 g in 1 squab (199 g). About 26% 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 23.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.4 g is saturated (42% 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 (49% DV), Niacin (B3) (38% DV), selenium (24% DV), Vitamin B6 (24% DV) and zinc (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw squab?
100 g contains 54 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 174475. 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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