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

SWAPPING that burger for a supermarket salad may seem to be just what the doctor ordered.

But after we revealed M&S’s cheeseburger pasta salad has 262 more calories than a Big Mac and 33g fat compared with the burgers 24g, things may not be so simple.

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Some foods that are supposedly healthy are actually worse than fast foodsCredit: Getty

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

“Check the nutrition or you can get an unhealthier meal than you intended.”

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

TESCO’S FINEST WILD MUSHROOM PASTA, 215G

There are 464 calories in a pack of Tesco's Finest Wild Mushroom Pasta

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There are 464 calories in a pack of Tesco’s Finest Wild Mushroom PastaCredit: Tesco

464 calories per pack
23.6g fat

KFC FILLET ZINGER BURGER

A KFC Zinger has just 420 calories

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A KFC Zinger has just 420 caloriesCredit: KFC

420 calories
17.6g fat

ALDI CHICKEN & BACON LAYERED SALAD, 345g POT

Aldi's Chicken & Bacon Layered Salad has 408 calories

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Aldi’s Chicken & Bacon Layered Salad has 408 caloriesCredit: Aldi

408 calories
5.2g fat

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SUBWAY ITALIAN MEATBALLS SIX-INCH SUB

A Subway meatball sub has just 383 calories

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A Subway meatball sub has just 383 caloriesCredit: Subway

383 calories
11.7g fat

PRET A MANGER CHEF’S ITALIAN CHICKEN SALAD

The Chef's Italian Chicken Salad from Pret is a whopping 526 calories

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The Chef’s Italian Chicken Salad from Pret is a whopping 526 caloriesCredit: Pret a Manger

526 calories
41.2g fat

SIX PIECES OF THE 14-PIECE KFC BARGAIN BUCKET

A Six Piece KFC Bargain Bucket is 1 calorie less than the Pret salad

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A Six Piece KFC Bargain Bucket is 1 calorie less than the Pret salad

525 calories (approx)
28g fat (approx)

WAITROSE CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD, 225g POT

Waitrose Chicken Caesar Salad has 21.3g of fat

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Waitrose Chicken Caesar Salad has 21.3g of fatCredit: Waitrose

351 calories
21.2g fat

DOMINO’S CHEESE & TOMATO PIZZA, TWO SLICES

Two slices of Domino's Cheese Pizza is just 11.8g of fat

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Two slices of Domino’s Cheese Pizza is just 11.8g of fat

332 calories
11.8g fat

SAINSBURY’S GREEK-INSPIRED WHIPPED FETA SALAD, 220g POT

Sainsbury’s Greek Inspired Whipped Feta Salad contains 436 calories in total

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Sainsbury’s Greek Inspired Whipped Feta Salad contains 436 calories in totalCredit: Sainsbury’s

436 calories
28.2g fat

BURGER KING BACON DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER

A Burger King Bacon Double Cheeseburger has just 361 calories

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A Burger King Bacon Double Cheeseburger has just 361 caloriesCredit: Burger King

361 calories
18.2g fat

ASDA MOZZARELLA & PESTO PASTA SALAD, 270g POT

There are 434 calories and 17g of fat in an Asda Mozzarella & Pesto Pasta Salad

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There are 434 calories and 17g of fat in an Asda Mozzarella & Pesto Pasta Salad

434 calories
17g fat

McDONALD’S McCHICKEN SANDWICH

A McDonald's McChicken sandwich has fewer calories and less fat than Asda's pasta

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A McDonald’s McChicken sandwich has fewer calories and less fat than Asda’s pastaCredit: Alamy

371 calories
15g fat

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