Ranking Table

100 Foods: Texture Features for Recovery Conversations

Cottage cheese rates 1.96 for spoonability, 1.66 for particles; Applesauce rates 2.00 and 0.02, on 0–2 scales.

Wisdom Teeth Help Editorial Desk · Published September 25, 2026 · 6 Min Read

Key findings

Spoonable is not particle-freeCottage cheese rates 1.96 for spoonability, 1.66 for particles; Applesauce rates 2.00 and 0.02, on 0–2 scales.
Purees score higher for spoonabilitySpoonability averages 1.99/2 for Pureed foods, versus 1.19/2 for Firm or mixed textures.
Mixed textures retain more particlesParticle-persistence ratings average 1.24/2 for Firm or mixed foods, versus 0.12/2 for Pureed foods.

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1	meatloaf	1.62	1.21	0.38	0.74	0.99	0.04	0.01	0.76	0.8	1.03	1.59	0.72	Firm or mixed	Baked or dry	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 1.62 on the editorial rating scale.
2	grilled cheese sandwich	1.34	1.12	0.19	0.4	1.07	0.16	0.02	1.11	0.59	0.97	0.8	0.06	Firm or mixed	Baked or dry	Distinct pieces	Texture firmness: 1.34 on the editorial rating scale.
3	lasagna	1.25	1.23	0.27	0.55	1.24	0.45	0.06	1.01	1	1.2	0.28	0.81	Firm or mixed	Baked or dry	Distinct pieces	Texture firmness: 1.25 on the editorial rating scale.
4	udon noodles	1.2	1.2	0	0.06	0.97	1.53	0	1.08	1.09	1.05	1.96	0.74	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Single component	Texture firmness: 1.20 on the editorial rating scale.
5	soft pretzel	1.19	1.5	0.19	0.45	0.81	0.01	0.2	1.03	0.49	1.05	1.37	0.07	Soft solid	Baked or dry	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 1.19 on the editorial rating scale.
6	shepherd's pie	1.16	0.95	0.57	0.78	1.08	0.1	0.03	1.01	0.99	1.05	0.36	1.45	Firm or mixed	Baked or dry	Distinct pieces	Texture firmness: 1.16 on the editorial rating scale.
7	ground turkey	1.14	0.95	0.77	0.98	0.85	0.04	0	1.39	0.8	1.26	1.86	0.92	Firm or mixed	Raw or fresh	Single component	Texture firmness: 1.14 on the editorial rating scale.
8	steamed asparagus	1.14	1	0.09	0.36	0.06	1.02	0.12	1.29	1.01	0.58	1.59	0.43	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Single component	Texture firmness: 1.14 on the editorial rating scale.
9	Plain Greek yogurt	1.12	0.01	0.02	0.43	1.03	0	0	0.07	1.01	0.55	1.98	1.99	Soft solid	Raw or fresh	Single component	Texture firmness: 1.12 on the editorial rating scale.
10	labneh	1.1	0.04	0.03	0.19	0.97	0	0.01	0.05	0.93	1.04	1.98	1.98	Soft solid	Raw or fresh	Single component	Texture firmness: 1.10 on the editorial rating scale.
11	fish pie	1.09	0.92	0.6	0.73	1	0.17	0.02	0.93	1.01	1.12	0.31	1.55	Firm or mixed	Baked or dry	Distinct pieces	Texture firmness: 1.09 on the editorial rating scale.
12	quark cheese	1.07	0.27	0.33	0.83	0.9	0	0	0.41	0.92	0.81	1.93	1.95	Soft solid	Raw or fresh	Single component	Texture firmness: 1.07 on the editorial rating scale.
13	minced beef chili	1.06	1.04	0.14	1.05	1.1	0.11	0.61	1.63	1.14	1.09	0.6	1.98	Firm or mixed	Cooked moist	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 1.06 on the editorial rating scale.
14	spaghetti bolognese	1.05	1.26	0.06	0.63	1.08	1.58	0.12	1.41	1.04	1.03	0.4	0.83	Firm or mixed	Cooked moist	Distinct pieces	Texture firmness: 1.05 on the editorial rating scale.
15	salmon sushi roll	1.04	0.96	0.14	0.72	1.03	0.06	0.06	1.14	1	0.88	0.49	0.13	Firm or mixed	Raw or fresh	Distinct pieces	Texture firmness: 1.04 on the editorial rating scale.
16	potato pierogi	1.03	1.02	0.09	0.42	1.02	0.01	0.01	0.45	0.98	0.97	1	0.55	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Distinct pieces	Texture firmness: 1.03 on the editorial rating scale.
17	banana bread	1.02	0.96	0.9	0.84	0.92	0.04	0.04	0.86	0.95	1.07	1.42	0.65	Soft solid	Baked or dry	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 1.02 on the editorial rating scale.
18	cheese enchiladas	1.02	0.97	0.24	0.51	1.18	0.47	0.08	0.75	1.01	1.14	0.77	0.99	Soft solid	Baked or dry	Distinct pieces	Texture firmness: 1.02 on the editorial rating scale.
19	Gelatin dessert	1.02	0.13	0.02	0.01	1.05	0	0	0.03	1.42	1.01	1.97	1.95	Soft solid	Unknown	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 1.02 on the editorial rating scale.
20	soft cheese quesadilla	1.02	0.97	0.14	0.25	1.03	0.35	0.02	0.68	0.91	1.02	0.98	0.33	Soft solid	Baked or dry	Distinct pieces	Texture firmness: 1.02 on the editorial rating scale.
21	tender roast beef	1.02	1.01	0.15	0.46	0.46	0.9	0	1.22	0.93	1.21	1.67	0.58	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Single component	Texture firmness: 1.02 on the editorial rating scale.
22	cooked mushrooms	1.01	1.04	0.31	0.33	0.72	0.44	0.12	1.24	1	1.07	1.51	1.27	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Single component	Texture firmness: 1.01 on the editorial rating scale.
23	Cottage cheese	1.01	0.62	0.83	1.31	0.74	0.01	0	1.66	1.07	0.89	0.77	1.96	Soft solid	Raw or fresh	Distinct pieces	Texture firmness: 1.01 on the editorial rating scale.
24	crustless turkey sandwich	1.01	0.99	0.2	0.46	0.67	0.53	0.02	0.96	0.76	0.85	1.09	0.11	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Distinct pieces	Texture firmness: 1.01 on the editorial rating scale.
25	flaked baked cod	1.01	0.62	1.28	0.55	0.1	0.43	0	1.6	0.63	0.8	1.48	0.91	Soft solid	Baked or dry	Single component	Texture firmness: 1.01 on the editorial rating scale.
26	macaroni and cheese	1.01	0.96	0.17	0.51	1.25	0.28	0.01	1.05	0.99	1.15	1.13	1.82	Soft solid	Baked or dry	Distinct pieces	Texture firmness: 1.01 on the editorial rating scale.
27	soft-crust cheese pizza	1.01	1.04	0.2	0.56	1.04	0.45	0.03	1.08	0.97	1.06	0.65	0.18	Soft solid	Baked or dry	Distinct pieces	Texture firmness: 1.01 on the editorial rating scale.
28	tender baked chicken thigh	1.01	0.96	0.22	0.18	0.45	0.59	0	0.99	0.99	0.82	1.76	0.67	Soft solid	Baked or dry	Single component	Texture firmness: 1.01 on the editorial rating scale.
29	baked potato flesh	1	0.45	0.7	0.64	0.66	0.03	0	0.37	0.78	0.71	1.85	1.49	Soft solid	Baked or dry	Single component	Texture firmness: 1.00 on the editorial rating scale.
30	beef soft taco	1	1.07	0.25	0.77	0.95	0.45	0.11	1.32	1	1.07	0.37	0.27	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Distinct pieces	Texture firmness: 1.00 on the editorial rating scale.
31	chicken salad	1	1.02	0.4	0.53	1	0.63	0.1	1.57	1	1.24	0.63	1.9	Firm or mixed	Unknown	Distinct pieces	Texture firmness: 1.00 on the editorial rating scale.
32	Polenta	1	0.09	0.2	1.16	1.01	0	0.06	0.34	1.01	1.44	1.98	1.9	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Single component	Texture firmness: 1.00 on the editorial rating scale.
33	soft cooked green beans	1	0.84	0.08	0.22	0.17	0.85	0.49	1.22	1.01	0.7	1.86	1.22	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Single component	Texture firmness: 1.00 on the editorial rating scale.
34	soft dinner roll	1	0.76	0.29	0.31	0.46	0.01	0.02	0.64	0.81	0.88	1.9	0.32	Soft solid	Baked or dry	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 1.00 on the editorial rating scale.
35	soft fish cakes	1	0.73	0.34	0.45	0.83	0.01	0	0.51	0.99	0.96	1.82	1.04	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 1.00 on the editorial rating scale.
36	soft flour tortilla	1	0.76	0.02	0.11	0.71	0	0	0.31	0.79	0.83	1.99	0.26	Soft solid	Baked or dry	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 1.00 on the editorial rating scale.
37	soft meatballs	1	0.73	0.2	0.5	0.9	0.01	0	0.7	1	0.93	1.86	1.35	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 1.00 on the editorial rating scale.
38	soft turkey burger	1	0.94	0.44	0.53	0.82	0.1	0.03	0.92	0.91	0.99	1.08	0.49	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 1.00 on the editorial rating scale.
39	soft-boiled egg	1	0.76	0.2	0.16	0.85	0.01	0	0.62	1.01	0.86	0.7	1.12	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Single component	Texture firmness: 1.00 on the editorial rating scale.
40	steamed dumplings	1	1	0.03	0.26	0.89	0.02	0.01	0.68	1.01	0.71	0.85	0.44	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Distinct pieces	Texture firmness: 1.00 on the editorial rating scale.
41	well-cooked broccoli	1	0.89	0.37	0.53	0.22	0.7	0.13	1.27	1	0.69	1.38	1.16	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Single component	Texture firmness: 1.00 on the editorial rating scale.
42	couscous	0.99	0.44	0.82	1.09	0.37	0.01	0.07	1.61	0.48	0.92	1.96	1.87	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Single component	Texture firmness: 0.99 on the editorial rating scale.
43	crustless French toast	0.99	0.53	0.15	0.22	1.03	0.01	0.01	0.36	1.07	1.08	1.75	0.95	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 0.99 on the editorial rating scale.
44	Hummus	0.99	0.17	0.02	0.77	1.1	0.04	0.5	0.24	0.99	1.12	1.86	1.98	Pureed	Blended or mashed	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 0.99 on the editorial rating scale.
45	Ricotta cheese	0.99	0.17	0.81	1.03	0.85	0	0.01	0.82	1	0.91	1.69	1.97	Soft solid	Raw or fresh	Single component	Texture firmness: 0.99 on the editorial rating scale.
46	roasted butternut squash	0.99	0.33	0.22	0.24	0.89	0.15	0.38	0.18	0.98	0.68	1.89	1.84	Soft solid	Baked or dry	Single component	Texture firmness: 0.99 on the editorial rating scale.
47	Scrambled eggs	0.99	0.44	0.57	0.49	0.67	0.01	0	0.71	0.96	1.23	1.63	1.81	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Single component	Texture firmness: 0.99 on the editorial rating scale.
48	soft cheese ravioli	0.99	0.74	0.08	0.14	0.91	0.01	0	0.38	1.01	0.92	1.04	1.09	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Distinct pieces	Texture firmness: 0.99 on the editorial rating scale.
49	soft pancakes	0.99	0.42	0.18	0.36	0.81	0	0.01	0.18	0.98	0.94	1.88	1.04	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 0.99 on the editorial rating scale.
50	tuna salad	0.99	0.95	0.5	0.56	0.99	0.6	0.06	1.52	1	1.2	0.79	1.94	Firm or mixed	Blended or mashed	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 0.99 on the editorial rating scale.
51	white rice	0.99	0.44	0.24	1.1	1.11	0	0.03	1.45	0.77	0.99	1.99	1.97	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Single component	Texture firmness: 0.99 on the editorial rating scale.
52	baked beans	0.98	0.64	0.07	0.81	1.18	0.1	0.63	1.43	1.17	0.97	1.07	1.99	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 0.98 on the editorial rating scale.
53	canned peaches	0.98	0.52	0.07	0.17	0.53	0.17	0.12	0.61	1.62	0.26	1.78	1.96	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Distinct pieces	Texture firmness: 0.98 on the editorial rating scale.
54	soft cooked carrots	0.98	0.45	0.14	0.31	0.48	0.4	0.02	0.69	1.02	0.59	1.97	1.77	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Single component	Texture firmness: 0.98 on the editorial rating scale.
55	soft gnocchi	0.98	0.42	0.06	0.21	0.91	0	0	0.26	1	0.89	1.97	1.63	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 0.98 on the editorial rating scale.
56	soft steamed salmon	0.98	0.43	0.48	0.3	0.63	0.55	0	0.68	1.05	0.5	1.89	1.35	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Single component	Texture firmness: 0.98 on the editorial rating scale.
57	baked eggplant	0.97	0.53	0.53	0.32	0.8	0.26	1.05	0.62	0.98	0.8	1.49	1.36	Soft solid	Baked or dry	Single component	Texture firmness: 0.97 on the editorial rating scale.
58	Egg salad	0.97	0.35	0.32	0.71	1.07	0.01	0.02	0.76	1.01	1.06	1.31	1.99	Soft solid	Blended or mashed	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 0.97 on the editorial rating scale.
59	panna cotta	0.97	0.02	0	0.01	0.59	0	0	0.01	1.26	0.75	1.97	1.96	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 0.97 on the editorial rating scale.
60	mapo tofu	0.96	0.34	0.31	0.4	0.92	0.02	0.15	1.06	1.42	0.99	0.58	1.96	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Distinct pieces	Texture firmness: 0.96 on the editorial rating scale.
61	risotto	0.96	0.74	0.04	1.01	1.27	0.01	0.03	1.08	1.06	1.06	1.61	1.98	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 0.96 on the editorial rating scale.
62	well-cooked zucchini	0.96	0.36	0.19	0.16	0.28	0.25	0.83	0.72	1.22	0.73	1.89	1.71	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Single component	Texture firmness: 0.96 on the editorial rating scale.
63	cheese souffle	0.95	0.12	0.24	0.13	0.55	0.03	0	0.12	0.96	1.25	1.66	1.69	Soft solid	Baked or dry	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 0.95 on the editorial rating scale.
64	poached egg	0.95	0.36	0.08	0.03	0.82	0.01	0	0.36	1.2	0.69	0.8	1.22	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Single component	Texture firmness: 0.95 on the editorial rating scale.
65	pulled pork	0.95	0.84	0.37	0.41	1.07	1.58	0	1.62	1.01	1.05	1.22	1.21	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Single component	Texture firmness: 0.95 on the editorial rating scale.
66	cheese grits	0.94	0.23	0.17	1.28	1.05	0.06	0.05	0.7	1.02	1.07	1.49	1.98	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 0.94 on the editorial rating scale.
67	ripe mango	0.94	0.3	0.04	0.15	1.07	0.42	0.83	0.18	1.4	0.68	1.69	1.73	Soft solid	Raw or fresh	Single component	Texture firmness: 0.94 on the editorial rating scale.
68	cauliflower mash	0.93	0.09	0.31	0.84	0.82	0.12	0.02	0.3	0.99	1.19	1.93	1.98	Pureed	Blended or mashed	Single component	Texture firmness: 0.93 on the editorial rating scale.
69	Ripe papaya	0.93	0.2	0.09	0.27	0.61	0.19	0.85	0.42	1.52	0.51	1.7	1.92	Soft solid	Raw or fresh	Single component	Texture firmness: 0.93 on the editorial rating scale.
70	smooth refried beans	0.93	0.02	0.01	0.16	1.18	0.02	0.07	0.02	0.98	0.75	1.99	2	Pureed	Blended or mashed	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 0.93 on the editorial rating scale.
71	chicken liver pâté	0.92	0.05	0.05	0.26	1.2	0	0	0.03	0.96	0.88	1.93	1.9	Pureed	Blended or mashed	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 0.92 on the editorial rating scale.
72	ripe seedless watermelon	0.92	0.17	0.08	0.06	0.06	0.04	0.02	0.34	1.99	0.48	1.84	1.74	Soft solid	Raw or fresh	Single component	Texture firmness: 0.92 on the editorial rating scale.
73	mashed turnips	0.91	0.03	0.18	0.61	0.83	0.06	0.02	0.18	1	0.84	1.98	1.99	Pureed	Blended or mashed	Single component	Texture firmness: 0.91 on the editorial rating scale.
74	steamed egg custard	0.91	0	0.01	0.06	0.57	0	0	0.01	1.25	0.82	1.99	1.99	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 0.91 on the editorial rating scale.
75	mashed peas	0.89	0.04	0.07	0.86	1.01	0.1	0.39	0.47	1.02	0.79	1.94	2	Pureed	Blended or mashed	Single component	Texture firmness: 0.89 on the editorial rating scale.
76	Mashed sweet potato	0.88	0.02	0.07	0.38	1.1	0.03	0	0.07	1	0.87	1.99	2	Pureed	Blended or mashed	Single component	Texture firmness: 0.88 on the editorial rating scale.
77	Mashed potatoes	0.86	0.02	0.06	0.47	1.04	0	0	0.06	1	1.13	1.99	2	Pureed	Blended or mashed	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 0.86 on the editorial rating scale.
78	chicken noodle soup	0.83	0.91	0.04	0.35	0.49	1.02	0.03	1.39	1.98	1.14	0.41	1.99	Firm or mixed	Cooked moist	Distinct pieces	Texture firmness: 0.83 on the editorial rating scale.
79	Soft oatmeal	0.83	0.11	0.05	0.93	1.01	0.17	0.23	0.72	1.17	0.91	1.85	2	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Single component	Texture firmness: 0.83 on the editorial rating scale.
80	chocolate mousse	0.79	0	0.01	0.05	0.89	0	0.01	0.01	1.18	1.07	1.97	2	Soft solid	Raw or fresh	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 0.79 on the editorial rating scale.
81	Custard	0.74	0	0	0.05	0.95	0	0	0	1.54	1.05	2	2	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 0.74 on the editorial rating scale.
82	Vanilla pudding	0.73	0	0	0.05	1.08	0	0	0.01	1.38	0.85	1.99	2	Pureed	Cooked moist	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 0.73 on the editorial rating scale.
83	Mashed banana	0.72	0.01	0.02	0.29	1.29	0.06	0.04	0.1	1.04	0.73	1.98	2	Pureed	Blended or mashed	Single component	Texture firmness: 0.72 on the editorial rating scale.
84	overcooked pasta	0.72	0.29	0.33	0.27	1.19	0.56	0.01	0.59	0.93	0.74	1.93	1.41	Soft solid	Cooked moist	Single component	Texture firmness: 0.72 on the editorial rating scale.
85	creamed spinach	0.7	0.15	0.02	0.36	1.06	0.37	0.12	0.36	1.29	0.85	1.68	1.99	Pureed	Cooked moist	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 0.70 on the editorial rating scale.
86	Avocado puree	0.69	0	0	0.12	1.07	0.02	0.13	0.01	1.14	0.7	2	1.99	Pureed	Blended or mashed	Single component	Texture firmness: 0.69 on the editorial rating scale.
87	pumpkin puree	0.59	0	0	0.13	1.17	0.01	0.01	0.01	1.21	0.55	2	2	Pureed	Blended or mashed	Single component	Texture firmness: 0.59 on the editorial rating scale.
88	Cream of wheat	0.48	0	0.02	0.63	1.06	0	0.01	0.1	1.24	1.03	1.99	1.99	Pureed	Cooked moist	Single component	Texture firmness: 0.48 on the editorial rating scale.
89	Silken tofu	0.44	0.01	0.14	0.02	0.6	0	0.01	0.02	1.72	0.44	2	1.97	Soft solid	Raw or fresh	Single component	Texture firmness: 0.44 on the editorial rating scale.
90	potato leek soup	0.28	0.08	0.01	0.4	0.78	0.33	0.03	0.31	1.99	1.08	1.65	2	Pureed	Blended or mashed	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 0.28 on the editorial rating scale.
91	rice congee	0.13	0.01	0.01	0.85	1.02	0	0.05	0.34	1.98	1.16	1.97	2	Liquid	Cooked moist	Single component	Texture firmness: 0.13 on the editorial rating scale.
92	Applesauce	0.12	0	0	0.12	0.98	0.01	0.02	0.02	1.58	0.62	1.99	2	Pureed	Blended or mashed	Single component	Texture firmness: 0.12 on the editorial rating scale.
93	Plain kefir	0.11	0	0.01	0.45	0.5	0	0	0.08	1.97	0.57	1.9	1.52	Liquid	Raw or fresh	Single component	Texture firmness: 0.11 on the editorial rating scale.
94	Smooth fruit puree	0.1	0	0	0.01	0.81	0	0.04	0	1.73	0.44	2	2	Pureed	Blended or mashed	Single component	Texture firmness: 0.10 on the editorial rating scale.
95	pureed lentil soup	0.07	0	0	0.41	0.88	0.01	0.13	0.02	1.97	0.69	2	2	Pureed	Blended or mashed	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 0.07 on the editorial rating scale.
96	pureed carrot soup	0.05	0	0	0.1	0.65	0.01	0.02	0.01	1.96	0.66	2	2	Pureed	Blended or mashed	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 0.05 on the editorial rating scale.
97	Meal replacement shake	0.01	0	0	0.14	0.29	0	0.01	0.01	1.99	0.78	1.99	0.45	Liquid	Blended or mashed	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 0.01 on the editorial rating scale.
98	Smooth blended soup	0.01	0	0	0	0.27	0	0.01	0	2	0.44	2	2	Pureed	Blended or mashed	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 0.01 on the editorial rating scale.
99	Melted ice cream	0	0	0.01	0.07	0.61	0	0	0.01	2	0.89	1.97	1.45	Liquid	Unknown	Uniform mixture	Texture firmness: 0.00 on the editorial rating scale.
100	Strained lukewarm broth	0	0	0	0.01	0.01	0	0	0.01	2	0.37	2	1.93	Liquid	Cooked moist	Single component	Texture firmness: 0.00 on the editorial rating scale.

100 rows · all fields visible

Data completeness: 1 categorical field(s) contain unknowns

Preparation form: 3 of 100 entries unresolved. Unknown values are excluded from group comparisons.

100rows in the dataset

18fields per row

0.99median Texture firmness

0.12middle-half spread

Where the ratings cluster

Texture firmness · 0–2 rating · 100 finite values

01.62

8 equal-width bin(s) across the observed range; the final bin includes the maximum. Middle 50%: 0.89–1.01. Hover a bin for its range.

First five by Texture firmness

1meatloaf1.62
2grilled cheese sandwich1.34
3lasagna1.25
4udon noodles1.2
5soft pretzel1.19

Tied scores retain source order; listing first does not break a tie. Read across each row before choosing a shortlist.

Distribution across numeric fields

Quartiles describe the middle half of each field. Units differ; compare values within a row of this summary, not across unrelated fields.

Field	Valid n	Minimum	25th pct.	Median	75th pct.	Maximum
Texture firmness (0–2 rating)	100	0	0.89	0.99	1.01	1.62
Chewing demand (0–2 rating)	100	0	0.04	0.42	0.94	1.5
Crumbliness (0–2 rating)	100	0	0.02	0.14	0.29	1.28
Graininess (0–2 rating)	100	0	0.16	0.4	0.63	1.31
Stickiness (0–2 rating)	100	0.01	0.66	0.91	1.05	1.29
Fibrousness (0–2 rating)	100	0	0	0.03	0.29	1.58
Seediness (0–2 rating)	100	0	0	0.02	0.07	1.05
Particle persistence (0–2 rating)	100	0	0.1	0.6	1.04	1.66
Moisture impression (0–2 rating)	100	0.48	0.98	1.01	1.23	2
Preparation variability (0–2 rating)	100	0.26	0.73	0.91	1.06	1.44
Texture uniformity (0–2 rating)	100	0.28	1.2	1.85	1.97	2
Spoonability (0–2 rating)	100	0.06	1.03	1.81	1.99	2

Field definitions and analysis method

rank: Position after sorting the ranking field; ties are not evidence of a real difference.
Entry: Identity of this comparison entry.
Texture firmness: 0: Flows or yields with negligible pressure; 1: Soft form yields under modest pressure; 2: Firm form resists pressure and deformation
Chewing demand: 0: Texture readily breaks down without chewing; 1: Some chewing needed to break texture down; 2: Repeated substantial chewing needed to break texture down
Crumbliness: 0: Cohesive texture produces few loose fragments; 1: Some loose fragments appear when broken; 2: Many dry loose fragments appear when broken
Graininess: 0: Smooth texture without perceptible grains; 1: Some small perceptible grains; 2: Many distinct coarse grains
Stickiness: 0: Texture releases readily from surfaces; 1: Some adhering or clinging texture; 2: Strongly adhering persistent texture
Fibrousness: 0: Homogeneous texture without strands; 1: Some strands or stringy pieces; 2: Many persistent long fibers or strands
Seediness: 0: No visible seeds in usual preparation; 1: Some small or removable seeds; 2: Numerous integral seeds in usual preparation
Particle persistence: 0: Texture disperses into a smooth uniform mixture; 1: Some particles remain distinct when moistened; 2: Many particles remain distinct when moistened
Moisture impression: 0: Dry texture with little free moisture; 1: Moderately moist texture; 2: Very wet liquid-rich texture
Preparation variability: 0: Named preparation implies a consistent texture; 1: Common preparation changes moderately alter texture; 2: Common preparations produce sharply different textures
Texture uniformity: 0: Many contrasting textures within one serving; 1: Some distinct components; 2: Single consistent texture across a serving
Spoonability: 0: Form cannot readily be portioned with a spoon; 1: Can be spooned after modest breaking or cutting; 2: Readily scooped and portioned with a spoon
Texture family: Liquid: Flowing liquid defines usual preparation; Pureed: Homogeneous blended puree defines preparation; Soft solid: Soft but distinct solid pieces define preparation; Firm or mixed: Firm pieces or substantially mixed textures define preparation; Unknown: Identity or classification is uncertain, or no listed category fits
Preparation form: Blended or mashed: Mechanical blending or mashing defines the named dish; Cooked moist: Moist cooking defines the named dish; Baked or dry: Baked or dry preparation defines the named dish; Raw or fresh: Uncooked preparation defines the named dish; Unknown: Identity or classification is uncertain, or no listed category fits
Component structure: Single component: One ingredient or homogeneous base dominates; Uniform mixture: Several ingredients form a largely uniform mixture; Distinct pieces: Several visibly separate components remain; Unknown: Identity or classification is uncertain, or no listed category fits
rationale: Explanation of the row’s ratings under the stated criteria.

Statistics are computed from the published finite values. Quantiles use linear interpolation at (n − 1) × p. Associations can reflect shared assessment assumptions; no statistical significance or real-world causal effect is implied. The article explains the assessment method and limitations.

Cottage cheese receives 1.96 for spoonability and 1.66 for particle persistence, compared with 2.00 and 0.02 for Applesauce. Their spoonability ratings are nearly identical, but their particle profiles differ sharply. Reading across several texture columns is more useful than choosing a food by one high score.

Chewing demand and fibrousness have a tie-aware Spearman rank correlation of 0.63. On our 0–2 rating scales, soft pretzel receives 1.50 for chewing demand and 0.01 for fibrousness; chocolate mousse receives 0.00 and 0.00, respectively.

Chewing demand rises with fibrousness in our ratings, while spoonability and particle persistence reveal a different distinction. Cottage cheese and applesauce illustrate why one convenient attribute does not answer every texture question. A spoonable food can still contain distinct particles, and a familiar dish can change substantially with preparation. Use the columns to describe those differences clearly rather than turning the overall position into a suitable/unsuitable verdict. The actual preparation, ingredients and individual recovery instructions take precedence over a name-based comparison. This is a texture vocabulary and comparison tool, not a postoperative diet plan or a prediction of comfort, complications or healing.

All 100 entries have a texture family category. The primary rating has an exact tie spanning 13 entries; rounding to one decimal puts as many as 48 together. Read nearby positions as broad clusters rather than distinct tiers.

What the ratings show

The analysis covers 100 rows and 18 fields.

The spread in Texture firmness

Across 100 usable values, Texture firmness runs from 0 to 1.62 on the 0–2 rating scale. The median is 0.99; the middle half of rows falls between 0.89 and 1.01. That middle-half range is 0.12, compared with a full range of 1.62. There are 0 missing or non-finite values in this field.

The rank is a sorting aid, not a confidence statement. Small gaps between subjective ratings do not establish meaningful differences. Use the full row and its assumptions when making a shortlist.

Comparing Texture family groups

The Firm or mixed group has a median Texture firmness of 1.08 across 12 rows; Liquid has 0.01 across 5. Their medians differ by 1.07. The middle half of Firm or mixed runs from 1.03 to 1.18, compared with 0 to 0.11 for Liquid. This comparison includes 4 groups with at least five rows each; 0 rows are outside those groups (including unknown labels and small groups). Different group composition can explain the difference, so it is not an isolated effect of the group label.

Comparing Preparation form groups

The Baked or dry group has a median Texture firmness of 1.01 across 19 rows; Blended or mashed has 0.79 across 20. Their medians differ by 0.22. The middle half of Baked or dry runs from 1 to 1.12, compared with 0.11 to 0.92 for Blended or mashed. This comparison includes 4 groups with at least five rows each; 3 rows are outside those groups (including unknown labels and small groups). Different group composition can explain the difference, so it is not an isolated effect of the group label.

Comparing Component structure groups

The Distinct pieces group has a median Texture firmness of 1.01 across 20 rows; Single component has 0.97 across 45. Their medians differ by 0.04. The middle half of Distinct pieces runs from 1 to 1.04, compared with 0.83 to 1 for Single component. This comparison includes 3 groups with at least five rows each; 0 rows are outside those groups (including unknown labels and small groups). Different group composition can explain the difference, so it is not an isolated effect of the group label.

Which fields move together

Chewing demand and Texture firmness: Spearman rho = 0.82 across 100 complete pairs. Higher values tend to accompany higher Texture firmness values within these rows.
Spoonability and Texture firmness: Spearman rho = -0.66 across 100 complete pairs. Lower values tend to accompany higher Texture firmness values within these rows.
Moisture impression and Texture firmness: Spearman rho = -0.64 across 100 complete pairs. Lower values tend to accompany higher Texture firmness values within these rows.
Particle persistence and Texture firmness: Spearman rho = 0.64 across 100 complete pairs. Higher values tend to accompany higher Texture firmness values within these rows.

These are descriptive associations, not causal findings. They can reflect the assessment’s shared assumptions, linked scoring rubrics or repeated scenario structure. Correlated ratings are not independent confirmation of one another.

How the shortlist changes with a constraint

The following comparisons retain the published Texture firmness ordering but split the dataset at each secondary field’s median. Choose the side that matches your use case; neither side is assumed to be better.

With Chewing demand at or below 0.42, 50 rows qualify. Plain Greek yogurt is the first listed of 1 row(s) tied at that subset’s highest value of 1.12 for Texture firmness; its Chewing demand is 0.01.
With Chewing demand above 0.42, 50 rows qualify. meatloaf is the first listed of 1 row(s) tied at that subset’s highest value of 1.62 for Texture firmness; its Chewing demand is 1.21.
With Spoonability at or below 1.81, 50 rows qualify. meatloaf is the first listed of 1 row(s) tied at that subset’s highest value of 1.62 for Texture firmness; its Spoonability is 0.72.
With Spoonability above 1.81, 50 rows qualify. Plain Greek yogurt is the first listed of 1 row(s) tied at that subset’s highest value of 1.12 for Texture firmness; its Spoonability is 1.99.
With Moisture impression at or below 1.01, 57 rows qualify. meatloaf is the first listed of 1 row(s) tied at that subset’s highest value of 1.62 for Texture firmness; its Moisture impression is 0.8.
With Moisture impression above 1.01, 43 rows qualify. udon noodles is the first listed of 1 row(s) tied at that subset’s highest value of 1.2 for Texture firmness; its Moisture impression is 1.09.

Reproducing the analysis

Download the complete CSV, retain finite numeric values, and sort the ranking field in the descending direction. Quantiles use linear interpolation at (n − 1) × p; group statistics use the same method. Spearman correlations use average ranks for ties and use only complete numeric pairs. No significance tests or confidence intervals are reported: these assessments are not a random sample of measured outcomes.

How we compared the entries

We use AI-assisted scoring against the criteria shown for each column. These ratings are subjective editorial assessments, not physical tests or measurements. The assessments use candidate names and descriptions; no independent product testing or field research was performed.

Catalog scope: model-suggested identities from the original cohort; not independently verified.

Describes food textures only. No recovery-day, safety, healing, or suitability recommendation is inferred; preparation changes texture.

Scores follow the ordered criteria shown in the table; decimals indicate positions between those anchors, not measurement precision. Associations describe patterns in these assessments and do not establish cause. Category labels and candidate identities can contain errors.

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