Calories in
squab, (pigeon), light meat without skin
134 kcal per 100 g Squab, (pigeon), light meat without skin contains 134 calories per 100 grams, or about 135 calories per breast, bone removed. Per 100 g it provides 21.8 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 4.5 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 68% protein, 32% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 breast, bone removed | 101.0 g | 135 | 22.0 g | 0.0 g | 4.6 g |
| 1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook squab) | 151.0 g | 202 | 32.9 g | 0.0 g | 6.8 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per breast, bone removed
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per breast, bone removed |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 134 kcal | 135 kcal |
| Protein | 21.8 g | 22.0 g |
| Total fat | 4.5 g | 4.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 55.0 mg | 55.6 mg |
| Potassium | 260.0 mg | 262.6 mg |
| Calcium | 10.0 mg | 10.1 mg |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 2.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5.1 mg | 5.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 17.0 µg | 17.2 µg |
| Cholesterol | 90.0 mg | 90.9 mg |
| Water | 72.8 g | 73.5 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 171080). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How squab, (pigeon), light meat without skin compares
Among the 95 poultry products items on this site, squab, (pigeon), light meat without skin ranks 58 of 95 by calorie density, against a category average of 179 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 25% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 16.2 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off one breast, bone removed (135 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 28 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in squab, (pigeon), light meat without skin?
Squab, (pigeon), light meat without skin contains 134 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 135 calories per breast, bone removed. It also provides 21.8 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 4.5 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of squab, (pigeon), light meat without skin?
By calories, squab, (pigeon), light meat without skin is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 68% protein and 32% fat. That makes it a predominantly protein-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a breast, bone removed?
About 28 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the squab, (pigeon), light meat without skin I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Squab, (pigeon), light meat without skin, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.