Boxing food rankings
Mushrooms: how it ranks for boxers
The best form of mushrooms here is white, stewed in unsalted water. It ranks 434 of 2,591 foods all-round, with 67% of its calories from protein. Top-scoring entry: Mushrooms (white, stewed in unsalted water). All-round (Super) 12.4, rank 434/2,591. %Protein per kcal 67, Nutrient Density 18, estimated Satiety 72, energy density 0.09 kcal/g.
Every form of mushrooms, ranked
| Preparation | All-Round Nutrition | Making Weight | % Protein/kcal | Nutrients | Fullness | Carbs | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| white, stewed in unsalted water | 12.4 | 49.9 | 67% | 18 | 72 | 0g | 9 |
| white, raw | 12.2 | 42.2 | 57% | 21 | 71 | 0g | 7 |
| oyster, raw | 11.6 | 56.1 | 78% | 15 | 70 | 0g | 9 |
| Chinese, dried, raw | 3.8 | 5.6 | 14% | 49 | 38 | 71g | 332 |
| shiitake, dried, raw | 2.0 | 5.1 | 13% | 29 | 36 | 76g | 342 |
| white, fried in rapeseed oil | 1.3 | 3.4 | 5% | 28 | 63 | 0g | 116 |
| white, fried in corn oil | 1.3 | 3.4 | 5% | 27 | 63 | 0g | 116 |
| Jew's ear, tender, dried, raw | 1.1 | 3.8 | 10% | 22 | 36 | 75g | 325 |
| white, fried in salted butter | 0.8 | 3.4 | 5% | 16 | 63 | 0g | 116 |
| Jew's ear, tough, dried, raw | 0.5 | 2.1 | 7% | 17 | 31 | 83g | 355 |
| shiitake, cooked | 0.4 | 8.5 | 13% | 3 | 66 | 13g | 56 |
| Jew's ear, tender, dried, soaked, raw | 0.3 | 6.9 | 10% | 3 | 69 | 6g | 31 |
| Jew's ear, tough, dried, soaked, raw | 0.3 | 4.8 | 8% | 5 | 63 | 16g | 67 |
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 mushrooms good for boxers?
On an all-round basis (12 out of 100), mushrooms ranks 434 of 2,591 foods. Its best form here is white, stewed in unsalted water, with 67% of its calories from protein, a nutrient-density score of 18 and an estimated fullness of 72.
How is mushrooms 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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