Boxing food rankings
Chicken wings: how it ranks for boxers
The best form of chicken wings here is marinated, meat and skin, barbecued. It ranks 537 of 2,591 foods all-round, with 40% of its calories from protein. Top-scoring entry: Chicken wings (marinated, meat and skin, barbecued). All-round (Super) 9.1, rank 537/2,591. %Protein per kcal 40, Nutrient Density 24, estimated Satiety 68, energy density 2.74 kcal/g.
Every form of chicken wings, ranked
| Preparation | All-Round Nutrition | Making Weight | % Protein/kcal | Nutrients | Fullness | Carbs | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| marinated, meat and skin, barbecued | 9.1 | 28.0 | 40% | 24 | 68 | 4g | 279 |
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 chicken wings good for boxers?
On an all-round basis (9 out of 100), chicken wings ranks 537 of 2,591 foods. Its best form here is marinated, meat and skin, barbecued, with 40% of its calories from protein, a nutrient-density score of 24 and an estimated fullness of 68.
How is chicken wings 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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