Pigeon Squab

Squab, (Pigeon), Meat and Skin, Raw has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.

It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. With 18.47 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. The omega-3 content is average.

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 an average 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 27, for Squab, (Pigeon), Meat and Skin, Raw, and we advise that this food in moderation.