Porridge oats: how it ranks for boxers

The best form of porridge oats here is unfortified, cooked, made up with semi-skimmed milk. It ranks 1018 of 2,591 foods all-round, with 22% of its calories from protein. Top-scoring entry: Porridge oats (unfortified, cooked, made up with semi-skimmed milk). All-round (Super) 2.9, rank 1018/2,591. %Protein per kcal 22, Nutrient Density 14, estimated Satiety 67, energy density 0.84 kcal/g.

Every form of porridge oats, ranked

Preparation	All-Round Nutrition	Making Weight	% Protein/kcal	Nutrients	Fullness	Carbs	Calories
unfortified, cooked, made up with semi-skimmed milk	2.9	15.3	22%	14	67	12g	86
unfortified	2.9	4.8	11%	44	40	71g	386

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

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Common questions

Is porridge oats good for boxers?

On an all-round basis (3 out of 100), porridge oats ranks 1018 of 2,591 foods. Its best form here is unfortified, cooked, made up with semi-skimmed milk, with 22% of its calories from protein, a nutrient-density score of 14 and an estimated fullness of 67.

How is porridge oats 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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