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Pigeon, meat, with skin: Nutrition and who it suits

Pigeon meat with skin is a good choice for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause. 100 g has 126 kcal and 17.9 g of protein. One serving is one small portion (100 g), about 126 kcal.

Numbers worked out by Poshan Labs from IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN), using the rules on How the ratings work. Last updated 26 October 2026.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g
Energy126 kcal
Protein17.9 g
Carbohydrate0 g
Fibre0 g
Sugars0 g
Fat6 g
Zinc2.5 mg
Iron3.8 mg
Potassium346 mg

Where its calories come from

57%43%
  • Protein 57%
  • Carbohydrate 0%
  • Fat 43%

Worked out from the protein, carbohydrate and fat above, at 4, 4 and 9 kcal a gram.

How many calories in one serving of pigeon meat with skin?

About 126 kcal for one small portion (100 g), and about 252 kcal if you have two.

One serving, against your day

How much of an adult woman's daily need one serving (100 g) fills.

39%Protein
17.9 g
19%Zinc
2.5 mg
13%Iron
3.8 mg
11%Potassium
346 mg
8%Magnesium
29 mg
4%Folate
8.4 µg

Source

Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), food code N014. Daily need is from ICMR-NIN Nutrient Requirements for Indians 2020, adult woman, moderate activity.

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Is pigeon meat with skin good for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause?

Weight loss

Good choice

14.2 g of protein per 100 kcal helps you stay full and keep muscle.

PCOS and PCOD

Good choice

Almost no carbohydrate in a 100 g serving.

Diabetes

Good choice

Almost no carbohydrate in a 100 g serving.

Menopause

Good choice

17.9 g of protein in a 100 g serving helps you hold on to muscle.

Weight lossGood choice14.2 g of protein per 100 kcal helps you stay full and keep muscle.
PCOS and diabetesGood choiceAlmost no carbohydrate in a 100 g serving.
MenopauseGood choice17.9 g of protein in a 100 g serving helps you hold on to muscle.

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