Data was collected from company websites or by emailing customer service departments. In total, 357 children’s meals were surveyed from 26 outlets across the UK. Of these, 42% had more than 1.8g of salt per portion - the maximum salt target for children’s meals in the out of home sector. This is the salt content of popular kids’ meals.

5. Sausage Mash, Garden Peas and Gravy - Loch Fyne
3.57g of salt per portion.
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6. Large Lasagne with Fries & Baked Beans - Hungry Horse
3.16g of salt per portion.
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8. Macaroni Cheese - Hungry Horse
Served with 4 garlic ciabatta fingers and a mini corn on the cob (over 8s). 2.97g of salt per portion.
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