Boxing food rankings
Tofu: how it ranks for boxers
The best form of tofu here is soya bean, steamed, fried. It ranks 594 of 2,591 foods all-round, with 36% of its calories from protein. Top-scoring entry: Tofu (soya bean, steamed, fried). All-round (Super) 7.9, rank 594/2,591. %Protein per kcal 36, Nutrient Density 24, estimated Satiety 65, energy density 2.61 kcal/g.
Every form of tofu, ranked
| Preparation | All-Round Nutrition | Making Weight | % Protein/kcal | Nutrients | Fullness | Carbs | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| soya bean, steamed, fried | 7.9 | 24.3 | 36% | 24 | 65 | 2g | 277 |
| soya bean, steamed | 4.0 | 32.5 | 44% | 9 | 71 | 1g | 75 |
Carbs and calories are per 100 g. Part of the Vegetables group. Scores from the UK Government CoFID 2021 dataset.
Foods most like tofu
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Common questions
Is tofu good for boxers?
On an all-round basis (8 out of 100), tofu ranks 594 of 2,591 foods. Its best form here is soya bean, steamed, fried, with 36% of its calories from protein, a nutrient-density score of 24 and an estimated fullness of 65.
How is tofu 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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