Boxing food rankings
Whelks: how it ranks for boxers
The best form of whelks here is boiled. It ranks 51 of 2,591 foods all-round, with 88% of its calories from protein. Top-scoring entry: Whelks (boiled). All-round (Super) 37.7, rank 51/2,591. %Protein per kcal 88, Nutrient Density 39, estimated Satiety 77, energy density 0.89 kcal/g.
Every form of whelks, ranked
| Preparation | All-Round Nutrition | Making Weight | % Protein/kcal | Nutrients | Fullness | Carbs | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| boiled | 37.7 | 70.0 | 88% | 39 | 77 | 0g | 93 |
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 whelks
Nutritionally these eat most like whelks, 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 whelks good for boxers?
On an all-round basis (38 out of 100), whelks ranks 51 of 2,591 foods. Its best form here is boiled, with 88% of its calories from protein, a nutrient-density score of 39 and an estimated fullness of 77.
How is whelks 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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