Fast food salads feel the pinch of salt

MANY so called healthy meals found in fast food restaurants and cafes contain just as much salt as the much maligned Big Mac and French fries, a new survey has shown.

The survey by Consensus Action on Salt and Health (Cash) has shown that even two of McDonald’s own healthy options, the crispy chicken caesar and grilled chicken caesar, contained 3.5g and 3.3g of salt respectively. A Big Mac and small fries contain 4.2g of salt in total.

The survey, which looked at 156 ready-made salads and pastas from coffees shops and fast food restaurants, showed that on average most foods were healthy, with 1.4g of salt.