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UK High Street Sandwiches Found to Outdo Fast Food in Calories and Fats

New analysis reveals popular supermarket meal deals often exceed fast food items in calories, saturated fat, sugar, and salt, raising health concerns.

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Overview

  • Pret's Posh Cheddar & Pickle Baguette contains 643 calories, more than two McDonald's cheeseburgers or a Big Mac.
  • Waitrose's Perfect Ploughman’s sandwich has 13.1g of saturated fat, surpassing two McDonald's cheeseburgers combined.
  • Sainsbury's Brie Bacon & Chilli Chutney sandwich contains 19.7g of sugar, nearly equivalent to two Kit Kat bars.
  • Pret's Ham & Grevé Baguette has 3.85g of salt, higher than four large portions of McDonald's fries.
  • Healthier alternatives, such as Itsu's King Prawn Rice Box or Boots' Cheese Ploughman’s sandwich, are recommended for more balanced meal choices.