Boxing food rankings
Lentils: how it ranks for boxers
The best form of lentils here is green and brown, whole, dried, raw. It ranks 363 of 2,591 foods all-round, with 33% of its calories from protein. Top-scoring entry: Lentils (green and brown, whole, dried, raw). All-round (Super) 15.1, rank 363/2,591. %Protein per kcal 33, Nutrient Density 57, estimated Satiety 57, energy density 2.97 kcal/g.
Every form of lentils, ranked
| Preparation | All-Round Nutrition | Making Weight | % Protein/kcal | Nutrients | Fullness | Carbs | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| green and brown, whole, dried, raw | 15.1 | 19.1 | 33% | 57 | 57 | 57g | 346 |
| red, split, dried, raw | 12.7 | 18.4 | 33% | 50 | 54 | 58g | 351 |
| green and brown, whole, dried, boiled in unsalted water | 6.4 | 23.8 | 34% | 20 | 68 | 15g | 98 |
| red, split, dried, boiled in unsalted water | 4.4 | 22.1 | 32% | 15 | 67 | 17g | 104 |
Carbs and calories are per 100 g. Part of the Vegetables group. Scores from the UK Government CoFID 2021 dataset.
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Common questions
Is lentils good for boxers?
On an all-round basis (15 out of 100), lentils ranks 363 of 2,591 foods. Its best form here is green and brown, whole, dried, raw, with 33% of its calories from protein, a nutrient-density score of 57 and an estimated fullness of 57.
How is lentils 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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