Boxing food rankings
Sardines: how it ranks for boxers
The best form of sardines here is flesh only, grilled. It ranks 77 of 2,591 foods all-round, with 59% of its calories from protein. Top-scoring entry: Sardines (flesh only, grilled). All-round (Super) 33.4, rank 77/2,591. %Protein per kcal 59, Nutrient Density 52, estimated Satiety 76, energy density 1.72 kcal/g.
Every form of sardines, ranked
| Preparation | All-Round Nutrition | Making Weight | % Protein/kcal | Nutrients | Fullness | Carbs | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| flesh only, grilled | 33.4 | 46.7 | 59% | 52 | 76 | 0g | 171 |
| flesh only, raw | 28.3 | 46.1 | 59% | 45 | 76 | 0g | 134 |
| canned in brine, drained | 23.9 | 39.3 | 52% | 44 | 73 | 0g | 175 |
| canned in sunflower oil, drained | 19.6 | 30.4 | 42% | 47 | 69 | 0g | 229 |
| canned in olive oil, drained | 19.1 | 30.4 | 42% | 46 | 69 | 0g | 229 |
| canned in tomato sauce, whole contents | 17.7 | 30.8 | 43% | 42 | 70 | 1g | 179 |
Carbs and calories are per 100 g. Part of the Fish and fish products group. Scores from the UK Government CoFID 2021 dataset.
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Common questions
Is sardines good for boxers?
On an all-round basis (33 out of 100), sardines ranks 77 of 2,591 foods. Its best form here is flesh only, grilled, with 59% of its calories from protein, a nutrient-density score of 52 and an estimated fullness of 76.
How is sardines 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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