You may have seen on the news quite a bit recently that there have been many conversations surrounding weight loss and the health of Brits.
You might be surprised to learn just how many calories lurk in your beloved takeaway treats and what it takes to dance, jog, or even garden those calories away.
Here’s a peek at some of Deliveroo’s top hitters in the calorie department, courtesy of My Vital Metrics’ analysis of the UK’s favourite takeaway indulgences.
It’s all about giving you the scoop on how your casual nibbles translate into serious treadmill time—or perhaps a vigorous bout of dusting at home.
Topping the charts is the TGI Fridays’ Friday Whiskey-Glazed Sesame Chicken Strips, a tantalizing but hefty contender at 1,840 calories. Fancy walking off this feast?
You’d need a solid 371 minutes of pounding the pavement to do so. Prefer cycling? That’ll be 177 minutes of pedalling fury. And if cleaning’s your game, brace yourself for 564 minutes of scrubbing and wiping.
Not far behind, we’ve got the fiery Diavola Pizza from Crust, clocking in at 1,260 calories. Those opting to garden away this pie would need 242 minutes amidst the flowers and shrubs, while the dance enthusiasts might find themselves boogying for a whopping 313 minutes.
Wagamama’s Chicken Katsu Curry slides into third place. With 1,076 calories, it commands 218 minutes of walking or perhaps 330 minutes of domestic overhaul to counterbalance its caloric impact.
For the burrito buffs, Tortilla’s Grilled Chicken Burrito packs 1,049 calories. To offset this, you might consider 90 minutes of jogging or perhaps 179 minutes of dancing your way through your playlist.
And let’s not overlook the classic American offering from Five Guys: a Cheeseburger that delivers a whopping 980 calories. To burn through this, you’d be looking at 198 minutes of walking or perhaps engaging in 300 minutes of housework.
| Restaurant | Dish | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| TGI Fridays | Whiskey-Glazed Sesame Chicken Strips | 1840 |
| Crust | Diavola Pizza | 1260 |
| Wagamama | Chicken Katsu Curry | 1076 |
| Tortilla | Grilled Chicken Burrito | 1049 |
| Five Guys | Cheeseburger | 980 |
For those curious about other calorie-packed meals and the varying times it takes to burn them based on sex and body composition, My Vital Metrics breaks it all down in a comprehensive blog post
It’s a treasure trove of data that puts perspective on your next takeaway choice, especially with the upcoming calorie labelling mandate.
Peek through the entire analysis and make your meal choices more informed—both in calories and in the sweat equity required to balance them out. Check out the details here.
For those threading through the takeaway maze, knowing the “calorie content of your favourite takeaway meals” might just be the compass you need.