Coffee shop baps fattier than cD’s CHAINS ‘FEEDING OBESITY’
COFFEE shops have been slated for their fat-packed breakfast menus.
Treats from Costa Coffee, Starbucks, Caffe Nero and Pret A Manger contain more saturated fats than a McDonald’s Bacon and Egg McMuffin.
Tam Fry, chair of the National Obesity Forum, said: “For a simple coffee shop to outdo a fast-food outlet in lacing its products with fat is shameful, but they get away with it by saying that is what their customers want.”
Health experts have warned such fats can increase the risk of heart disease, some cancers, type 2 diabetes and strokes.
The NHS says that men should eat no more than 30g saturated fat a day and women 20g.
Costa Coffee’s Sausage Bap contains 10.5g of it, while a Sausage and Egg Brioche at rival Pret packs 16.6g of saturated fats. A Sausage Sandwich from Starbucks has 12g fats and Caffe Nero’s Smoked Bacon Ciabatta Roll contains 6.7g.
Fast-food breakfast items offered by fastfood chains have less saturated fat.
The Sausage and Egg McMuffin at McDonald’s contains 8.5g, while its Bacon and Egg McMuffin has 6.1g.
At rival Burger King, a Bacon King Muffin contains 7g saturated fats. Our FALLING in love with a home is one thing, but agreeing a price is another.
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Alison Tedstone, chief nutritionist at Public Health England, said: “Grabbing food on the go and eating out is now the norm. It is important companies support healthier choices.” Paul Evans, of British Obesity Society, added: “When did we decide that popping to a coffee shop for a 16.6g of saturated fat Sausage and Egg Brioche was a good start to the day? “Sixty per cent of us are overweight, and it’s no wonder.” Costa Coffee said: “We’re committed to providing a wide range of options. We’ve expanded our breakfast range to include porridge, yoghurt, toast and fresh fruit. “We clearly label our pre-packaged products and publish nutritional information on shelf labelling and counter cards.” Pret A Manger declined to comment, while Starbucks and Caffe Nero did not respond to our requests.