Calories in
squab, (pigeon), meat and skin
294 kcal per 100 g Squab, (pigeon), meat and skin contains 294 calories per 100 grams, or about 250 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 18.5 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 23.8 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 26% protein, 74% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz | 85.0 g | 250 | 15.7 g | 0.0 g | 20.2 g |
| 1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook squab) | 297.0 g | 873 | 54.9 g | 0.0 g | 70.7 g |
| 1 squab | 199.0 g | 585 | 36.8 g | 0.0 g | 47.4 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 294 kcal | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 18.5 g | 15.7 g |
| Total fat | 23.8 g | 20.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.4 g | 7.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 54.0 mg | 45.9 mg |
| Potassium | 199.0 mg | 169.2 mg |
| Calcium | 12.0 mg | 10.2 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 3.0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5.2 mg | 4.4 mg |
| Vitamin A | 73.0 µg | 62.1 µg |
| Cholesterol | 95.0 mg | 80.8 mg |
| Water | 56.6 g | 48.1 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 174475). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How squab, (pigeon), meat and skin compares
Among the 95 poultry products items on this site, squab, (pigeon), meat and skin ranks 9 of 95 by calorie density, against a category average of 179 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 64% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 6.3 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off 3 oz (250 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 51 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), meat and skin?
Squab, (pigeon), meat and skin contains 294 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 250 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 18.5 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 23.8 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of squab, (pigeon), meat and skin?
By calories, squab, (pigeon), meat and skin is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 26% protein and 74% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz?
About 51 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), meat and 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.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within poultry products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Squab, (pigeon), meat and skin, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.