Boxing food rankings
Pigeon: how it ranks for boxers
The best form of pigeon here is meat only, roasted. It ranks 102 of 2,591 foods all-round, with 62% of its calories from protein. Top-scoring entry: Pigeon (meat only, roasted). All-round (Super) 29.3, rank 102/2,591. %Protein per kcal 62, Nutrient Density 43, estimated Satiety 77, energy density 1.87 kcal/g.
Every form of pigeon, ranked
| Preparation | All-Round Nutrition | Making Weight | % Protein/kcal | Nutrients | Fullness | Carbs | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| meat only, roasted | 29.3 | 49.4 | 62% | 43 | 77 | 0g | 189 |
Carbs and calories are per 100 g. Part of the Meat and meat products group. Scores from the UK Government CoFID 2021 dataset.
Foods most like pigeon
Nutritionally these eat most like pigeon, 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 pigeon good for boxers?
On an all-round basis (29 out of 100), pigeon ranks 102 of 2,591 foods. Its best form here is meat only, roasted, with 62% of its calories from protein, a nutrient-density score of 43 and an estimated fullness of 77.
How is pigeon 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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