A new study by Lottomart has crunched the numbers on Tesco’s most popular meal deal combos and the results may surprise you.
After analysing Tesco’s top ten best-selling combos, the study ranked each based on six key nutrition factors – including calories, fat, sugar, salt, fibre and protein – to reveal the healthiest overall picks.
And no, it’s not just the sad salad in the corner that came out on top.
In first place was the Chicken Salad Sandwich paired with a White Lion Bar and an Innocent Mango Smoothie. Packing a modest 632 calories, high fibre (8.1g) and a solid 27.7g of protein, it’s a balanced option for the health-conscious Brit on the go.
Runner-up goes to the Chicken Fajita Wrap, BBQ Beef Hula Hoops, and a Monster Ultra White. At just 5.8g of sugar and a respectable 22.8g of protein, it’s a smart swap for those who want flavour without the sugar crash
Coming in at 10th place is the Southern Fried Chicken Wrap with a Twix and Lucozade Sport (Raspberry). While it might look lighter on the surface, this combo sneaks in 61.5g of sugar – the highest of the bunch – along with 34.3g of fat and just 17.73g of protein. Not exactly the healthy meal you might hope for at lunchtime.
Another one to be wary of is the Sausage, Bacon & Egg Triple Sandwich meal, paired with McCoy’s Flame Grilled Steak Crisps and a Coca-Cola. It lands just above tenth place with a whopping 1,000 calories, 61.4g of sugar, and over 31g of fat.
The study by Lottomart, a slots provider, reveals that when it comes to Tesco’s most popular Meal Deals, the healthier options aren’t always where you’d expect. From wraps to energy drinks, a few surprising combos prove you don’t have to sacrifice flavour for nutrition.
Full Rankings:
- Chicken Salad Sandwich, White Lion Bar, and Innocent Mango
- Chicken Fajita Wrap, BBQ Beef Hula Hoops, and Monster Energy Drink Ultra White
- Honey Mustard Pasta, McCoy’s Flame Grilled, Steak Crisps, and Monster Energy Drink Ultra White
- Chicken Club Sandwich, Egg Protein Pot, Coca-Cola (500ml)
- Gluten-Free Cheese & Onion Sandwich, Propercorn Sweet & Salty Popcorn, Naked Blue Machine Smoothie
- Deli Meat Feast Sub, Mccoys Salt & Malt Vinegar Crisps, and Red Bull
- Chicken Caesar Wrap, Salt & Vinegar Hula Hoops, and Innocent Berry Smoothie
- Southern Fried Chicken Wrap, Twix, Lucozade Sport (Rasberry)
- Sausage, Bacon, & Egg Triple Sandwich, McCoy’s Flame Grilled Steak Crisps, and Coca-Cola (500ml)
- Chicken & Bacon Caesar Wrap, Walkers Max Paprika, and Innocent Strawberry & Banana Smoothie