Boxing food rankings
Shrimps: how it ranks for boxers
The best form of shrimps here is dried. It ranks 3 of 2,591 foods all-round, with 91% of its calories from protein. Top-scoring entry: Shrimps (dried). All-round (Super) 81.4, rank 3/2,591. %Protein per kcal 91, Nutrient Density 74, estimated Satiety 84, energy density 2.45 kcal/g.
Every form of shrimps, ranked
| Preparation | All-Round Nutrition | Making Weight | % Protein/kcal | Nutrients | Fullness | Carbs | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| dried | 81.4 | 79.8 | 91% | 74 | 84 | 0g | 293 |
| boiled | 33.1 | 63.4 | 82% | 38 | 75 | 0g | 131 |
| frozen | 31.4 | 72.6 | 91% | 31 | 77 | 0g | 74 |
| canned in brine, drained | 25.9 | 71.7 | 89% | 26 | 78 | 0g | 97 |
Carbs and calories are per 100 g. Part of the Fish and fish products group. Scores from the UK Government CoFID 2021 dataset.
Foods most like shrimps
Nutritionally these eat most like shrimps, 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 shrimps good for boxers?
On an all-round basis (81 out of 100), shrimps ranks 3 of 2,591 foods. Its best form here is dried, with 91% of its calories from protein, a nutrient-density score of 74 and an estimated fullness of 84.
How is shrimps 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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