Boxing food rankings
Potato chips: how it ranks for boxers
The best form of potato chips here is thick cut, frozen, fried in corn oil. It ranks 1734 of 2,591 foods all-round, with 6% of its calories from protein. Top-scoring entry: Potato chips (thick cut, frozen, fried in corn oil). All-round (Super) 0.7, rank 1734/2,591. %Protein per kcal 6, Nutrient Density 16, estimated Satiety 48, energy density 2.34 kcal/g.
Every form of potato chips, ranked
| Preparation | All-Round Nutrition | Making Weight | % Protein/kcal | Nutrients | Fullness | Carbs | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| thick cut, frozen, fried in corn oil | 0.7 | 3.1 | 6% | 16 | 48 | 37g | 255 |
| straight cut, frozen, fried in corn oil | 0.6 | 2.8 | 6% | 17 | 46 | 38g | 290 |
| homemade, fried in sunflower oil | 0.6 | 3.6 | 7% | 13 | 53 | 33g | 199 |
| oven ready, with batter, baked | 0.6 | 3.6 | 7% | 12 | 53 | 37g | 209 |
| straight cut, frozen, fried in blended oil | 0.6 | 2.8 | 6% | 16 | 46 | 38g | 290 |
| homemade, fried in rapeseed oil | 0.6 | 3.8 | 7% | 11 | 53 | 34g | 201 |
| oven ready, no batter, baked | 0.6 | 3.7 | 7% | 11 | 54 | 36g | 194 |
| homemade, fried in corn oil | 0.6 | 3.6 | 7% | 11 | 53 | 33g | 199 |
| microwave, cooked | 0.6 | 3.5 | 7% | 12 | 51 | 34g | 231 |
| fried in rapeseed oil, from takeaway fish and chip shops | 0.5 | 3.6 | 7% | 11 | 52 | 35g | 224 |
| fried in commercial oil, from takeaway fish and chip shops | 0.5 | 3.6 | 7% | 11 | 52 | 35g | 224 |
| straight cut, frozen, fried in dripping | 0.5 | 2.8 | 6% | 13 | 46 | 38g | 290 |
| fried in beef dripping, from takeaway fish and chip shops | 0.5 | 3.6 | 7% | 10 | 52 | 35g | 224 |
| crinkle cut, frozen, fried in corn oil | 0.5 | 2.3 | 5% | 16 | 45 | 35g | 306 |
| fine cut, frozen, fried in corn oil | 0.5 | 1.9 | 5% | 19 | 37 | 44g | 391 |
| fried in palm oil, from takeaway fish and chip shops | 0.5 | 3.6 | 7% | 10 | 52 | 35g | 224 |
| homemade, fried in dripping | 0.5 | 3.6 | 7% | 9 | 53 | 33g | 199 |
| fine cut, frozen, fried in blended vegetable oil | 0.4 | 1.9 | 5% | 16 | 37 | 44g | 391 |
| fine cut, from fast food outlets | 0.3 | 2.3 | 5% | 10 | 44 | 41g | 303 |
| fine cut, frozen, fried in dripping | 0.3 | 1.9 | 5% | 12 | 37 | 44g | 391 |
Carbs and calories are per 100 g. Part of the Vegetables group. Scores from the UK Government CoFID 2021 dataset.
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Common questions
Is potato chips good for boxers?
On an all-round basis (1 out of 100), potato chips ranks 1734 of 2,591 foods. Its best form here is thick cut, frozen, fried in corn oil, with 6% of its calories from protein, a nutrient-density score of 16 and an estimated fullness of 48.
How is potato chips 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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