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| Salads 'rival Big Macs for fat' | Salads 'rival Big Macs for fat' |
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| Pre-packed salads are often not the healthier option, with some supermarket items higher in calories and fat than a Big Mac and fries, a report warns. | Pre-packed salads are often not the healthier option, with some supermarket items higher in calories and fat than a Big Mac and fries, a report warns. |
| Researchers from Which? magazine looked at 20 salads from the major outlets and found many contained a large proportion of the recommended daily intake of fat. | Researchers from Which? magazine looked at 20 salads from the major outlets and found many contained a large proportion of the recommended daily intake of fat. |
| At least two had higher quantities than a standard McDonald's meal. Others had misleading labels, Which? said. | At least two had higher quantities than a standard McDonald's meal. Others had misleading labels, Which? said. |
| Retailers said they offered a range of clearly labelled salads. | Retailers said they offered a range of clearly labelled salads. |
| Smedleys Atlantic Prawn Marie Rose Salad, sold at Morrisons, was highlighted by the magazine as one of the key offenders on the fat and calories front. | Smedleys Atlantic Prawn Marie Rose Salad, sold at Morrisons, was highlighted by the magazine as one of the key offenders on the fat and calories front. |
| Which? said it contained 855 calories and 66.3g of fat - nearly half of a woman's recommended daily energy intake of calories and nearly all of the fat. | Which? said it contained 855 calories and 66.3g of fat - nearly half of a woman's recommended daily energy intake of calories and nearly all of the fat. |
| RECOMMENDED DAILY INTAKE Men - calories: 2500, fat: 95g Women - calories: 2000, fat: 70g | RECOMMENDED DAILY INTAKE Men - calories: 2500, fat: 95g Women - calories: 2000, fat: 70g |
| In comparison, a Big Mac and medium fries contains 820 calories and 40g of fat - although this meal does contain twice as much saturated fat as the prawn salad. | |
| Marks and Spencer's Pasta with Tomato & Basil Chicken, which came in a slightly larger portion, contained 760 calories and 46g of fat - nearly 70% of a woman's daily intake of fat and half of a man's. | Marks and Spencer's Pasta with Tomato & Basil Chicken, which came in a slightly larger portion, contained 760 calories and 46g of fat - nearly 70% of a woman's daily intake of fat and half of a man's. |
| Others were accused of misleading labelling. | Others were accused of misleading labelling. |
| Sainsbury's Tomato & Basil Chicken, Which? claimed, specified it had no mayonnaise but the ingredients list revealed it contained egg yolk, oil and white wine vinegar - the same ingredients as the dressing. | Sainsbury's Tomato & Basil Chicken, Which? claimed, specified it had no mayonnaise but the ingredients list revealed it contained egg yolk, oil and white wine vinegar - the same ingredients as the dressing. |
| Tesco Tuna Layered Salad at a glance appeared to contain 275 calories and 20.5g of fat, but this was for half the pack, Which? said. | Tesco Tuna Layered Salad at a glance appeared to contain 275 calories and 20.5g of fat, but this was for half the pack, Which? said. |
| 'Spot the difference' | 'Spot the difference' |
| The report also highlighted how what was ostensibly the same salad could vary dramatically from shop to shop. | The report also highlighted how what was ostensibly the same salad could vary dramatically from shop to shop. |
| A tomato and basil pasta salad contained 15g of fat in one outlet, and 30g in one down the road. | A tomato and basil pasta salad contained 15g of fat in one outlet, and 30g in one down the road. |
| SALAD STATISTICS Smedleys Atlantic Prawn Marie Rose Salad (300g) - calories: 855, fat: 66.3gM&S Pasta with Tomato & Basil British Chicken (380g) - calories: 760, fat: 46g Tesco Tuna Layered Salad (350g) - calories: 550, fat: 41g Boots Delicious Tomato & Basil Chicken Pasta (331g) - calories: 425 calories, fat: 15g Sainsbury's Thai Chicken Noodle (260g) - calories: 379 fat: 6gSource: Which? magazine | SALAD STATISTICS Smedleys Atlantic Prawn Marie Rose Salad (300g) - calories: 855, fat: 66.3gM&S Pasta with Tomato & Basil British Chicken (380g) - calories: 760, fat: 46g Tesco Tuna Layered Salad (350g) - calories: 550, fat: 41g Boots Delicious Tomato & Basil Chicken Pasta (331g) - calories: 425 calories, fat: 15g Sainsbury's Thai Chicken Noodle (260g) - calories: 379 fat: 6gSource: Which? magazine |
| "This latest research backs up what we've been saying for ages - a clear, consistent labelling scheme is important to help people spot how much fat, sugar and salt is in the food they're buying," said Martyn Hocking, Which? magazine's editor. | "This latest research backs up what we've been saying for ages - a clear, consistent labelling scheme is important to help people spot how much fat, sugar and salt is in the food they're buying," said Martyn Hocking, Which? magazine's editor. |
| Marks and Spencer said its Pasta with Tomato & Basil British Chicken "was not a salad and is not labelled as a salad, so we are confused as to why Which? have included it in their salads report. | Marks and Spencer said its Pasta with Tomato & Basil British Chicken "was not a salad and is not labelled as a salad, so we are confused as to why Which? have included it in their salads report. |
| "We have very open and clear labelling on all our products - with front of pack traffic lights and GDA percentages on our whole range, so it's really easy for our customers to make an informed choice." | "We have very open and clear labelling on all our products - with front of pack traffic lights and GDA percentages on our whole range, so it's really easy for our customers to make an informed choice." |
| Smedleys Salads said it "manufactures a range of branded and private label products for the UK's retail and foodservice markets", including "premium salads as well as healthier, lower fat, lower calorie options across a wide range of cost points. | Smedleys Salads said it "manufactures a range of branded and private label products for the UK's retail and foodservice markets", including "premium salads as well as healthier, lower fat, lower calorie options across a wide range of cost points. |
| "The nutritional contents of all Smedleys' products are clearly displayed so that consumers can make informed decisions about their purchases." | "The nutritional contents of all Smedleys' products are clearly displayed so that consumers can make informed decisions about their purchases." |
| A Sainsbury's spokesperson said: "We offer a range of salads to cater for a broad spectrum of customers, who might be looking to cut down on calories and fat, or could be seeking out something a bit more indulgent. | A Sainsbury's spokesperson said: "We offer a range of salads to cater for a broad spectrum of customers, who might be looking to cut down on calories and fat, or could be seeking out something a bit more indulgent. |
| "Our front-of-pack traffic light labelling system means customers are immediately aware of the nutritional content of any product so they can decide what is right for them." | "Our front-of-pack traffic light labelling system means customers are immediately aware of the nutritional content of any product so they can decide what is right for them." |