Dove, cooked (includes squab)
FDC 169905cup, chopped or diced (140 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 65 · -12 vs Poultry medianDove meat, also known as squab when farmed, scores 65 of 100 for nutrient density, a Good rating, though it ranks 42nd of 60 poultry items, below the category's median score of 77. The bird earns its place with an excellent 48% DV of protein and 33% DV of iron per 100 g, even though fat is technically the leading macronutrient here.
Squab is traditionally roasted or pan-seared whole and served in smaller portions than chicken, given its rich, dark flesh; a cup chopped or diced runs 140 g. The honest tradeoff is cholesterol, notable at 116 mg per 100 g, so anyone watching cholesterol intake might lean toward roasted chicken breast, which scores higher within this same category.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 213 kcal | 11% |
| Total fat | 13 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 3.7 g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 116 mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 57 mg | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 24 g | 48% |
| Potassium | 256 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 17 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% |
| Magnesium | 26 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2.9 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 28 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06 mg | 0% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 298 kcal | 15% |
| Total fat | 18 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 5.2 g | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 162 mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 80 mg | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 33 g | 67% |
| Potassium | 358 mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% |
| Magnesium | 36 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 39 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 169905Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the poultry median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
More nutrient-dense swaps
Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.
Chicken, stewing, meat only, rawDensity 66 vs 65Turkey, all classes, heart, rawDensity 71 vs 65Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roastedDensity 71 vs 65