Exclusive: Researchers say ‘hugely alarming’ analysis shows more action is needed to protect consumers
More than three-quarters of the bestselling dishes sold in high street takeaways, restaurants and coffee chains are unhealthy, as judged by government guidelines, a new study reveals.
Popular products such as pizzas, burgers, chicken dishes, fries and baguettes contain dangerously large amounts of fat, salt, sugar or calories that can damage health, the researchers say.
Pizza Hut’s pepperoni feast – “excessive” amounts of total fat, saturated fat and salt and more calories than is seen as ideal under government guidelines
Burger King’s Memphis BBQ king double – too much total fat, saturated fat and salt
Fino pitta at Nando’s – high levels of total fat, saturated fat and salt, and also too many calories
Halloumi-style fries at JD Wetherspoon – “excessive” amounts of salt, saturated fat and total fat
Pret a Manger’s ham and Greve baguette – too much salt, saturated fat and total fat, and also too many calories, as judged against official nutritional analysis criteria
