Dove and Squab (Cooked)

Dove, Cooked (Includes Squab) has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Riboflavin and Niacin.

It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. With 23.9 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is average.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5.91 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 46, for Dove, Cooked (Includes Squab), and we advise that this food in moderation.