Bacon rashers: how it ranks for boxers

The best form of bacon rashers here is back, grilled crispy. It ranks 343 of 2,591 foods all-round, with 46% of its calories from protein. Top-scoring entry: Bacon rashers (back, grilled crispy). All-round (Super) 15.7, rank 343/2,591. %Protein per kcal 46, Nutrient Density 35, estimated Satiety 69, energy density 3.13 kcal/g.

Every form of bacon rashers, ranked

Preparation	All-Round Nutrition	Making Weight	% Protein/kcal	Nutrients	Fullness	Carbs	Calories
back, grilled crispy	15.7	32.9	46%	35	69	0g	339
back, 'tendersweet', grilled	14.5	36.6	50%	29	71	0g	227
back, fat trimmed, grilled	13.4	35.1	48%	28	71	0g	227
back, dry-cured, grilled	13.0	31.8	44%	30	69	0g	271
back, fat trimmed, raw	12.1	41.8	56%	21	72	0g	142
back, sweetcure, grilled	8.8	25.3	37%	25	66	2g	270
back, reduced salt, grilled	8.2	22.9	34%	26	65	0g	293
back, dry-fried	7.3	21.7	33%	25	64	0g	307
back, grilled	7.3	21.2	32%	25	63	0g	301
middle, grilled	7.0	21.2	32%	24	63	0g	321
back, microwaved	7.0	20.2	32%	25	62	0g	329
back, smoked, grilled	6.9	21.1	32%	24	63	0g	305
streaky, fried in corn oil	5.2	17.7	29%	21	60	0g	351
streaky, grilled	5.0	17.5	28%	21	60	0g	357
middle, fried in corn oil	4.9	16.2	27%	22	59	0g	367
back, raw	4.2	20.8	31%	15	65	0g	221
middle, raw	3.9	16.1	25%	18	62	0g	253
streaky, raw	2.8	14.2	23%	15	60	0g	285

Carbs and calories are per 100 g. Part of the Meat and meat products group. Scores from the UK Government CoFID 2021 dataset.

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Common questions

Is bacon rashers good for boxers?

On an all-round basis (16 out of 100), bacon rashers ranks 343 of 2,591 foods. Its best form here is back, grilled crispy, with 46% of its calories from protein, a nutrient-density score of 35 and an estimated fullness of 69.

How is bacon rashers 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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