Research shows that nine in ten Irish people have a cheat meal every week, with numbers shooting up amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
82% of 18-34 olds chose a takeaway as their favoured cheat meal, with the average 12” pizza equalling 1,462 calories, and the average Indian dish at 627 calories.
Most takeaways have ‘healthy options’ on their menu, for any calorie-conscious customers who want to watch what they’re eating - even on cheat day.
But there are some classic items on popular takeaway menus that have way higher calories than you would expect, from a 1,900 calorie pizza to 989 calorie snack boxes.
So, here’s a breakdown of the least healthy options from some well-known takeaways:
McDonald’s
- Double Quarter Pounder with cheese - 750 cals
- Double Big Mac - 694 cals
- Chicken McNuggets (20) - 863 cals
- McDonald’s Fries (Large) - 444 cals
Domino’s
- Domino's stuffed-crust pizza - 1,900 cals
- 12” standard pizza - 1,835 cals
- Cookies - 824 cals
Supermac’s
- Snack Box (Fries/Drumstick & Thigh) - 989 cals
- 7.5 oz Burger - 822 cals
- Smokey Bacon Burger - 528 cals
Papa John’s
- Chicken Wings - 580 cals
- Garlic Bread - 340 cals per 100g
- All the Meats pizza - 287.14 cals per serving
Bombay Pantry
- Lamb Biryrani - 979 cals
- Lamb Saag - 936 cals
- Masala Fries with Chicken - 903 cals
