Boxing food rankings
Oxtail: how it ranks for boxers
The best form of oxtail here is meat only, stewed with added salt. It ranks 327 of 2,591 foods all-round, with 50% of its calories from protein. Top-scoring entry: Oxtail (meat only, stewed with added salt). All-round (Super) 16.6, rank 327/2,591. %Protein per kcal 50, Nutrient Density 32, estimated Satiety 73, energy density 2.43 kcal/g.
Every form of oxtail, ranked
| Preparation | All-Round Nutrition | Making Weight | % Protein/kcal | Nutrients | Fullness | Carbs | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| meat only, stewed with added salt | 16.6 | 38.2 | 50% | 32 | 73 | 0g | 248 |
| raw | 13.3 | 34.9 | 47% | 28 | 72 | 0g | 173 |
| meat only, stewed, weighed with fat and bones | 4.3 | 24.6 | 50% | 13 | 47 | 0g | 248 |
Carbs and calories are per 100 g. Part of the Meat and meat products group. Scores from the UK Government CoFID 2021 dataset.
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Common questions
Is oxtail good for boxers?
On an all-round basis (17 out of 100), oxtail ranks 327 of 2,591 foods. Its best form here is meat only, stewed with added salt, with 50% of its calories from protein, a nutrient-density score of 32 and an estimated fullness of 73.
How is oxtail 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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