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Octopus: how it ranks for boxers

The best form of octopus here is raw. It ranks 151 of 2,591 foods all-round, with 86% of its calories from protein. Top-scoring entry: Octopus (raw). All-round (Super) 24.9, rank 151/2,591. %Protein per kcal 86, Nutrient Density 26, estimated Satiety 79, energy density 0.83 kcal/g.

Every form of octopus, ranked

PreparationAll-Round NutritionMaking Weight% Protein/kcalNutrientsFullnessCarbsCalories
raw 24.9 69.8 86% 26 79 0g 83

Carbs and calories are per 100 g. Part of the Fish and fish products group. Scores from the UK Government CoFID 2021 dataset.

Foods most like octopus

Nutritionally these eat most like octopus, 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 octopus good for boxers?

On an all-round basis (25 out of 100), octopus ranks 151 of 2,591 foods. Its best form here is raw, with 86% of its calories from protein, a nutrient-density score of 26 and an estimated fullness of 79.

How is octopus 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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