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Not so healthy option :You might think you are taking the healthy option but some supermarket salads have more fat than a Big…

Not so healthy option:You might think you are taking the healthy option but some supermarket salads have more fat than a Big Mac and fries, according to Which?

The magazine cited a Smedley’s Atlantic Prawn Marie Rose Salad which had 855 calories and 66.3g of fat compared with a Big Mac and portion of fries, which has 820 calories and 40g of fat. Marks & Spencer’s Pasta with Tomato & Basil Chicken salad had 760 calories and 46g fat while Tesco Tuna Layered Salad had 550 calories and 41g fat.

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