Boxing food rankings
Squid: how it ranks for boxers
The best form of squid here is dried. It ranks 66 of 2,591 foods all-round, with 81% of its calories from protein. Top-scoring entry: Squid (dried). All-round (Super) 35.6, rank 66/2,591. %Protein per kcal 81, Nutrient Density 35, estimated Satiety 88, energy density 3.13 kcal/g.
Every form of squid, ranked
| Preparation | All-Round Nutrition | Making Weight | % Protein/kcal | Nutrients | Fullness | Carbs | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| dried | 35.6 | 73.6 | 81% | 35 | 88 | 5g | 331 |
| raw | 33.8 | 59.5 | 76% | 41 | 76 | 1g | 82 |
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 squid
Nutritionally these eat most like squid, 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 squid good for boxers?
On an all-round basis (36 out of 100), squid ranks 66 of 2,591 foods. Its best form here is dried, with 81% of its calories from protein, a nutrient-density score of 35 and an estimated fullness of 88.
How is squid 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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