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Pigeon squab meat

Pigeon squab meat comes from a young pigeon marketed for eating, usually as a small whole bird with dark, relatively tender, rich-flavoured meat.

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About Pigeon squab meat

Pigeon squab meat is meat from a young pigeon raised or marketed for eating. It is commonly sold as a whole small bird, sometimes with the breast and legs prepared separately. The meat is dark and relatively tender, with a rich, savory flavor; the exact appearance and texture depend on the bird and whether it is sold with skin and bones.

Squab is generally cooked as a young bird, by roasting, grilling, or other methods suited to its size. It is distinct from the broader category of pigeon meat, which can include older birds with firmer flesh. Marketed forms vary in trimming and presentation, and the name does not specify the bird’s precise age or processing.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

Pigeon (squab), meat, cooked

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Pigeon squab meat nutrition & diet

Pigeon squab meat nutritional value

Reference: Pigeon (squab), whole, raw

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
291.3kcal
Protein
16.2g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
25.5g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Comparisons depend on whether the serving includes skin and bones and whether values describe raw or cooked meat; squab should be distinguished from meat from older pigeons.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Australian Food Composition Database, Release 3 — F006698 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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