Boxing food rankings
Broccoli: how it ranks for boxers
The best form of broccoli here is green, raw. It ranks 347 of 2,591 foods all-round, with 50% of its calories from protein. Top-scoring entry: Broccoli (green, raw). All-round (Super) 15.6, rank 347/2,591. %Protein per kcal 50, Nutrient Density 30, estimated Satiety 72, energy density 0.34 kcal/g.
Every form of broccoli, ranked
| Preparation | All-Round Nutrition | Making Weight | % Protein/kcal | Nutrients | Fullness | Carbs | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| green, raw | 15.6 | 37.6 | 50% | 30 | 72 | 3g | 36 |
| purple sprouting, raw | 11.3 | 33.3 | 45% | 25 | 72 | 3g | 38 |
| green, boiled in unsalted water | 10.4 | 35.2 | 47% | 22 | 73 | 3g | 30 |
| green, boiled in salted water | 10.1 | 35.2 | 47% | 21 | 73 | 3g | 30 |
| green, steamed | 9.8 | 35.5 | 47% | 20 | 72 | 4g | 36 |
| purple sprouting, boiled in unsalted water | 7.3 | 33.7 | 45% | 16 | 72 | 1g | 20 |
Carbs and calories are per 100 g. Part of the Vegetables group. Scores from the UK Government CoFID 2021 dataset.
Foods most like broccoli
Nutritionally these eat most like broccoli, 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 broccoli good for boxers?
On an all-round basis (16 out of 100), broccoli ranks 347 of 2,591 foods. Its best form here is green, raw, with 50% of its calories from protein, a nutrient-density score of 30 and an estimated fullness of 72.
How is broccoli 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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