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Squab
squab
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Other Names:pidgeon

What is Squab?

A squab is a fattened pigeon that is not allowed to fly (so it's tender rather than sinewy).  The squabs are sold when they are about 4 weeks old and weigh about a pound.  They can be stuffed and roasted as you would a chicken or Cornish game hen.

Substitute for Squab

Cornish game hen, quail, or partridge or small chicken

Equivalents

1 medium squab = 12 to 16 oz.

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Nutrition Information For Squab

Serving Size
1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook squab)
 
Calories
873
Calories from Fat
639
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 71g
110%
Saturated Fat 25g
40%
Cholesterol 282mg
90%
Sodium 160mg
10%
Potassium
591g
20%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 55g
110%
 
Vitamin A  0% • Vitamin C  0%
Calcium  0% • Iron  0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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