Boxing food rankings
Macaroni cheese: how it ranks for boxers
The best form of macaroni cheese here is homemade. It ranks 1262 of 2,591 foods all-round, with 17% of its calories from protein. Top-scoring entry: Macaroni cheese (homemade). All-round (Super) 1.9, rank 1262/2,591. %Protein per kcal 17, Nutrient Density 13, estimated Satiety 59, energy density 1.83 kcal/g.
Every form of macaroni cheese, ranked
| Preparation | All-Round Nutrition | Making Weight | % Protein/kcal | Nutrients | Fullness | Carbs | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| homemade | 1.9 | 10.6 | 17% | 13 | 59 | 20g | 185 |
Carbs and calories are per 100 g. Part of the Cereals and cereal products group. Scores from the UK Government CoFID 2021 dataset.
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Common questions
Is macaroni cheese good for boxers?
On an all-round basis (2 out of 100), macaroni cheese ranks 1262 of 2,591 foods. Its best form here is homemade, with 17% of its calories from protein, a nutrient-density score of 13 and an estimated fullness of 59.
How is macaroni cheese 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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