Boxing food rankings
Agar: how it ranks for boxers
The best form of agar here is dried. It ranks 194 of 2,591 foods all-round, with 33% of its calories from protein. Top-scoring entry: Agar (dried). All-round (Super) 22.8, rank 194/2,591. %Protein per kcal 33, Nutrient Density 50, estimated Satiety 98, energy density 0.16 kcal/g.
Every form of agar, ranked
| Preparation | All-Round Nutrition | Making Weight | % Protein/kcal | Nutrients | Fullness | Carbs | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| dried | 22.8 | 33.0 | 33% | 50 | 98 | 0g | 132 |
| dried, soaked and drained | 6.7 | 40.2 | 50% | 12 | 78 | 0g | 2 |
Carbs and calories are per 100 g. Part of the Vegetables group. Scores from the UK Government CoFID 2021 dataset.
Foods most like agar
Nutritionally these eat most like agar, so they make sensible swaps. Nearest neighbours by Euclidean distance in the standardised feature space (macro share of energy, nutrient density, satiety, energy density).
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Common questions
Is agar good for boxers?
On an all-round basis (23 out of 100), agar ranks 194 of 2,591 foods. Its best form here is dried, with 33% of its calories from protein, a nutrient-density score of 50 and an estimated fullness of 98.
How is agar scored?
Scores come from the UK Government CoFID 2021 dataset. The all-round score combines protein per calorie, nutrient density and estimated satiety. Satiety is modelled from the drivers of fullness, not measured directly.
General information for boxers, not medical or dietary advice. For a plan built around you, speak to a registered dietitian or your GP. Food data from the UK Government CoFID 2021 dataset, used under the Open Government Licence.
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