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Dove
Calories & nutrition facts
cooked, includes squab
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 213 kcal —
- Protein 24 g 48%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 13 g 17%
- Saturated fat 3.7 g 19%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 57 mg 2%
- Cholesterol 116 mg 39%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 28 µg 3%
- Vitamin C 2.9 mg 3%
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.06 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 4 µg 3%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.28 mg 23%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.35 mg 27%
- Niacin (B3) 7.6 mg 48%
- Vitamin B6 0.57 mg 34%
- Folate (B9) 6 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 0.41 µg 17%
- Choline 63.6 mg 12%
Minerals
- Calcium 17 mg 1%
- Iron 5.9 mg 33%
- Magnesium 26 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 332 mg 27%
- Potassium 256 mg 5%
- Zinc 3.8 mg 35%
- Copper 0.76 mg 85%
- Selenium 20.1 µg 37%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 213 | 24 g | 0 g | 13 g |
| 1 × cup, chopped or diced | 140 g | 298 | 34 g | 0 g | 18 g |
| 2 × cup, chopped or diced | 280 g | 596 | 67 g | 0 g | 36 g |
| ½ × cup, chopped or diced | 70 g | 149 | 17 g | 0 g | 9.1 g |
| 3 × cup, chopped or diced | 420 g | 895 | 100 g | 0 g | 55 g |
| 4 × cup, chopped or diced | 560 g | 1193 | 134 g | 0 g | 73 g |
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Questions about Dove
Is dove the same as pigeon?
Dove and pigeon are names for birds in the same family; in food, “dove” often means the meat of a small game bird, while “squab” usually means a young pigeon. The names can overlap in cooking and on menus.
How do you roast dove without drying it out?
Brown the birds in a hot pan, then roast at 200 °C until the thickest part reaches 75 °C; small birds may take around 15–20 minutes. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Do you need to remove the dove breastbone before cooking?
You can roast a whole bird, but removing the backbone and pressing it flat—called spatchcocking—helps it cook more evenly. Ask a butcher to do this, or use sturdy poultry shears.
What dishes are made with dove?
Roast dove is often served with game-friendly flavours such as bacon, juniper, mushrooms or berries. You can also use the meat in a pigeon pie, or quickly sear the breasts and serve them pink only if you can verify safe handling and cooking.
How should you store fresh dove?
Keep raw dove covered on the bottom shelf of the fridge and cook it within 1–2 days. Freeze it for longer storage, and thaw it in the fridge rather than on the worktop.
Can you use dove instead of chicken in a recipe?
You can, but dove is a small game bird with a richer flavour, and its breasts cook much faster than chicken portions. Use it in dishes that suit a short cooking time, or add the legs to a slower-cooked pie or stew.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 169905 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
