Boxing food rankings
Crickets: how it ranks for boxers
The best form of crickets here is roasted. It ranks 115 of 2,591 foods all-round, with 49% of its calories from protein. Top-scoring entry: Crickets (roasted). All-round (Super) 28.8, rank 115/2,591. %Protein per kcal 49, Nutrient Density 58, estimated Satiety 72, energy density 4.44 kcal/g.
Every form of crickets, ranked
| Preparation | All-Round Nutrition | Making Weight | % Protein/kcal | Nutrients | Fullness | Carbs | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| roasted | 28.8 | 36.1 | 49% | 58 | 72 | 9g | 502 |
Carbs and calories are per 100 g. Part of the Meat and meat products group. Scores from the UK Government CoFID 2021 dataset.
Foods most like crickets
Nutritionally these eat most like crickets, 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 crickets good for boxers?
On an all-round basis (29 out of 100), crickets ranks 115 of 2,591 foods. Its best form here is roasted, with 49% of its calories from protein, a nutrient-density score of 58 and an estimated fullness of 72.
How is crickets 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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