Boxing food rankings
Ham: how it ranks for boxers
The best form of ham here is Ham. It ranks 226 of 2,591 foods all-round, with 69% of its calories from protein. Top-scoring entry: Ham (). All-round (Super) 21.2, rank 226/2,591. %Protein per kcal 69, Nutrient Density 29, estimated Satiety 75, energy density 1.07 kcal/g.
Every form of ham, ranked
| Preparation | All-Round Nutrition | Making Weight | % Protein/kcal | Nutrients | Fullness | Carbs | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ham | 21.2 | 53.2 | 69% | 29 | 75 | 1g | 112 |
| gammon rashers, grilled | 16.8 | 42.2 | 55% | 29 | 74 | 0g | 208 |
| gammon joint, boiled | 8.9 | 33.5 | 46% | 19 | 71 | 0g | 210 |
| gammon joint, raw | 8.6 | 37.5 | 51% | 17 | 71 | 0g | 147 |
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 ham
Nutritionally these eat most like ham, 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 ham good for boxers?
On an all-round basis (21 out of 100), ham ranks 226 of 2,591 foods. Its best form here is as listed, with 69% of its calories from protein, a nutrient-density score of 29 and an estimated fullness of 75.
How is ham 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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