Boxing food rankings
Sweet potato: how it ranks for boxers
The best form of sweet potato here is wedges, flesh and skin, baked in rapeseed oil. It ranks 1605 of 2,591 foods all-round, with 8% of its calories from protein. Top-scoring entry: Sweet potato (wedges, flesh and skin, baked in rapeseed oil). All-round (Super) 0.9, rank 1605/2,591. %Protein per kcal 8, Nutrient Density 14, estimated Satiety 58, energy density 1.39 kcal/g.
Every form of sweet potato, ranked
| Preparation | All-Round Nutrition | Making Weight | % Protein/kcal | Nutrients | Fullness | Carbs | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| wedges, flesh and skin, baked in rapeseed oil | 0.9 | 4.8 | 8% | 14 | 58 | 27g | 150 |
| flesh only, boiled in unsalted water | 0.9 | 8.1 | 12% | 8 | 67 | 14g | 60 |
| baked | 0.6 | 3.6 | 6% | 12 | 60 | 29g | 121 |
| raw, flesh only | 0.5 | 3.6 | 6% | 11 | 63 | 22g | 91 |
| steamed | 0.5 | 3.8 | 6% | 9 | 63 | 21g | 87 |
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 sweet potato good for boxers?
On an all-round basis (1 out of 100), sweet potato ranks 1605 of 2,591 foods. Its best form here is wedges, flesh and skin, baked in rapeseed oil, with 8% of its calories from protein, a nutrient-density score of 14 and an estimated fullness of 58.
How is sweet potato 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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