Columbidae (Dove, Pigeon) · Columbidae
Dove, cooked (includes squab)
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Good nutrient density 36/100
How many beneficial nutrients Dove, cooked (includes squab) delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Dove, cooked (includes squab) come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
55% from fat
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Carbs 0%0.0 g per serving
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Fat 55%13.0 g per serving
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Protein 45%23.9 g per serving
What Dove, cooked (includes squab) is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 13.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 96.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 2,324.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 5.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 87.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 2,510.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 1,015.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 677.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 4,632.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 100.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 2,324.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 113.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 5.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 15.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23.9 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 28.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 2.9 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 4.0 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 7.6 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 6.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 mcg | |
| Choline | 63.6 mg | |
| Betaine | 8.8 mg | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 17.0 mg | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | |
| Magnesium | 26.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 332.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 256.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 57.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 3.8 mg | |
| Copper | 0.8 mg | |
| Selenium | 20.1 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 116.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 1.1 g | — |
About Dove, cooked (includes squab)
Pigeons and doves make up the bird family Columbidae, and in the kitchen they are the source of squab, the tender meat of a young, specially raised pigeon that has long been considered a delicacy. Eaten since ancient times and once a common farmhouse food, squab offers dark, rich, moist red meat with a mild, subtly gamey, almost sweet flavor finer and more delicate than most poultry, while wild pigeon and dove are also traditional game.
The meat is a good source of high-quality protein along with iron, zinc, and B vitamins, and because young squab is naturally tender and lean it lends itself to quick, careful cooking. It is prized in French and Chinese cuisine and other fine-dining traditions, typically roasted, pan-seared, or grilled and served with the breast meat pink and juicy to keep it from drying out. It pairs beautifully with fruit, wine, and earthy flavors.
Its rich flavor rewards a short cook and a good rest. Choose plump, fresh squab with smooth skin and a clean scent, and keep it very cold, cooking it within a day or two or freezing it.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Dove, cooked (includes squab)?
There are 213 calories in 100 g of Dove, cooked (includes squab), or about 298 calories in 1 cup, chopped or diced (140 g).
How much protein is in Dove, cooked (includes squab)?
Dove, cooked (includes squab) contains 23.9 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Dove, cooked (includes squab)?
Dove, cooked (includes squab) has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Dove, cooked (includes squab)?
Dove, cooked (includes squab) provides 13.0 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Dove, cooked (includes squab) a good source of?
Dove, cooked (includes squab) is an excellent source of Copper (85% DV), Protein (48% DV), Niacin (B3) (48% DV), Selenium (37% DV), Zinc (35% DV) and Vitamin B6 (34% DV) and a good source of Vitamin B12 and Choline (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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