Peanuts: how it ranks for boxers

The best form of peanuts here is kernel only, plain, unsalted. It ranks 584 of 2,591 foods all-round, with 18% of its calories from protein. Top-scoring entry: Peanuts (kernel only, plain, unsalted). All-round (Super) 8.2, rank 584/2,591. %Protein per kcal 18, Nutrient Density 73, estimated Satiety 43, energy density 5.64 kcal/g.

Every form of peanuts, ranked

Preparation	All-Round Nutrition	Making Weight	% Protein/kcal	Nutrients	Fullness	Carbs	Calories
kernel only, plain, unsalted	8.2	8.2	18%	73	43	14g	623
dry roasted	5.2	7.3	17%	52	40	12g	673
roasted and salted	4.6	6.6	16%	51	39	8g	695
raisins and chocolate chips	2.1	4.0	11%	38	35	49g	494

Carbs and calories are per 100 g. Part of the Nuts and seeds group. Scores from the UK Government CoFID 2021 dataset.

Foods most like peanuts

Nutritionally these eat most like peanuts, so they make sensible swaps. Nearest neighbours by Euclidean distance in the standardised feature space (macro share of energy, nutrient density, satiety, energy density).

Nuts mixedSunflower seeds Almonds whole kernelsAlmonds flaked and groundSesame seeds Tahini paste

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Common questions

Is peanuts good for boxers?

On an all-round basis (8 out of 100), peanuts ranks 584 of 2,591 foods. Its best form here is kernel only, plain, unsalted, with 18% of its calories from protein, a nutrient-density score of 73 and an estimated fullness of 43.

How is peanuts 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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