M&S cheeseburger ‘salad’ isn’t just a so-called healthy lunch that’s worse than KFC or McDonald’s – as our test reveals

SWAPING that burger for a supermarket salad might seem like just what the doctor ordered.

But after we revealed that M&S’ cheeseburger macaroni salad has 262 more calories than a Big Mac and 33g of fat compared to the burgers’ 24g, things might not be so simple.

Nutritionist Amanda Ursell warns: “Be careful with the word ‘salad’.

“Check the nutrition or you may end up with a less healthy meal than you intended.”

Nikki Watkins compares the calorie and fat counts of “healthy” High Street salads and pastas with fast food treats.

TESCO’S BEST WILD MUSHROOM PASTA, 215G

13

464 calories per package
23.6g of fat

KFC zinger steak burger

13

420 calories
17.6g of fat

ALDI CHICKEN AND BACON SALAD, 345g POT

13

408 calories
5.2g of fat

SUBWAY ITALIAN MEATBALLS SUB SIX INCH

13

383 calories
11.7g of fat

ITALIAN CHICKEN SALAD FROM PRET A MANGER CHEF

13

526 calories
41.2g of fat

SIX PIECES OF THE 14-PIECE KFC BUSINESS BUCKET

13

525 calories (approximately)
28g of fat (approximately)

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD WITH WAITROSE, 225g POT

13

351 calories
21.2g of fat

DOMINO CHEESE AND TOMATO PIZZA, TWO SLICES

13

332 calories
11.8g of fat

SAINSBURY GREEK-INSPIRED WHIPPED FETA SALAD, 220g POT

13

436 calories
28.2g of fat

BURGER KING BACON DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER

13

361 calories
18.2g of fat

ASDA MOZZARELLA AND PESTO PASTA SALAD, 270g POT

13

434 calories
17g of fat

McDONALD’S McCHICKEN SANDWICH

13

371 calories
15g of fat