Salads with added extras, like those mentioned above, could become unhealthy. Want control? Cook at homeīut burgers weren’t the only option to send the warning lights flashing. “People need to be aware of the foods that they are purchasing so that they can make good choices and reduce their risk of weight gain,” Dr Petersen said. This was because sauces, dressings, cheese and processed meats were commonly on the ingredients list. The George Institute research found foods at the Mexican chains were most likely to contribute to the daily kilojoule intake in a big way. “Men typically use up more energy when they are physically active, young people do burn a higher no of kilojoules … but for older adults it might be higher.” Say no to extras “For women it is going to be a lot more,” Dr Petersen said. This meant the figures for women, older people and those who are overweight could vary greatly. The exercise calculations were based on the amount of effort needed from a 40-year-old healthy man, a “population average”. ‘More effort for women’ Zambrero’s meals commonly added sauces and processed meats. KFC were unable to provide a statement before publication. “Hungry Jack’s has achieved reductions in sodium, fat and sugar levels across the menu and the company offers a variety of choices to suit individual dietary and taste preferences,” the spokesperson said. “Healthy eating is more than simply kilojoule content, it is about sourcing good ingredients, having respect for the people who produce the food and being mindful of sustainability and wastage – and, of course – the pleasure and enjoyment of eating delicious tasting food.”Īccording to a Hungry Jack’s spokesperson, menu transparency was important. Together, you have a meal between 2100-2600kJ,” they said. “The George Institute’s healthy eating guidelines recommend a meal should ideally contain between 1500-2000kJ, followed by a snack containing 600kJ. The New Daily contacted all chains named in this article only three responded.Ī Grill’d spokesperson said there were “many offerings” that fit recommended parameters. Zambrero’s 5005kJ Nachos Pork and Garlic Sauce topped the list, and would take more than four hours of walking to negate the impact of this calorie-loaded monster. Pizza, salad, light meals, burritos, wraps and burgers were assessed as part of the research. KFC, McDonald’s and Grill’d also made the list.Īt KFC, you would have to run for nearly an hour to work off the worst offender – the 2632kJ Kentucky Burger, while McDonald’s Double Quarter Pounder or Grill’d’s Mighty Melbourne Beef Burger would take more than 70 minutes. It was best to always check the ingredients panel. Packaged salads could have salt added to them. “On average, Australians spend just over 30 minutes per day doing physical activity, which is not enough to burn off the kilojoules in many of these meals.” “For the average Australian adult that is over one-third of the daily kilojoule requirement. “Close to one quarter of the lunches we surveyed had over 3000kJ,” the George Institute’s Dr Kristina Petersen told The New Daily. The higher calorie options would require far more effort.Ībout 100 minutes of walking would work off a Red Rooster Extreme Herb Mayo Cheeseburger (1920kJ), while more than 200 minutes of walking would shed the kilojoules in Hungry Jack’s Ultimate Double Whopper.
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