Subway meals contain nearly as many calories, more salt than McDonald's, UCLA study finds

SUBWAY fans thinking they're opting for a healthy lunch could be in for a shock. 
 
According to new research, the meals contain nearly as many calories and more salt than those in McDonald's.
Researchers from the University of California Los Angeles found that teenagers who bought Subway meals consumed almost the same calories - and more salt - those who ate a meal at McDonald’s, the Mail Online reports.

The study found eating at both restaurants is likely to lead to overeating and obesity.

The US research will come as a shock to those who consume Subway meals in the belief that they are choosing a healthier option.

"Every day, millions of people eat at McDonald's and Subway, the two largest fast-food chains in the world," Dr Lenard Lesser told the Mail Online. "With childhood obesity at record levels, we need to know the health impact of kids' choices at restaurants."

  Using the estimated calorie counts from information on the McDonald's and Subway websites, Dr Lesser said the UCLA researchers found there was "no statistically significant difference between the two restaurants, and that participants ate too many calories at both".

The sandwiches bought by the study's participants from Subway in the US averaged 784 calories, compared to 572 calories at McDonald’s in the US, the Mail Online reports.

Worryingly, the salt intake at Subway averaged at 2149 mg while McDonald's was around 1829 mg. The authors suggested that the higher sodium content of the Subway meals likely came from the restaurant's processed meat.

Dr Lesser recommended that McDonald's customers eliminate sugary drinks and French fries and said Subway fans should opt for smaller subs and ask for less meat, the Mail Online said.

heraldsun.com.au 10 May 2013

It really does not matter which way you look at it, junk food is still JUNK FOOD.

 

Another carcinogenic product for the herd population.