The calories on the menus mean we can’t assume fast food is slimming
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When you go to a restaurant, you may be presented with a wide range of dishes, each printed on a menu along with its calorie content. A chicken burger and fries can have 1597 kilocalories. Swap the meat for a plant-based substitute, and it can go up to 1746 kcal. Opting for vegan bacon ketchup adds another 300 kcal.
From 2022, these calorie labels are mandatory for any restaurant, cafe or takeaway chain in England more than…
