Even an avocado? Surely the rot has not set in so deep? I'd guess, pizza at 200 cals, wine at 170 and an avocado at 190. AM I A BRIT MAKING A MASSIVE UNDERESTIMATION? WE'LL FIND OUT*
CALORIE CONTENT OF FOOD, ACCORDING TO BRITS - AND THE REALITY*
Large portion of fish and chips: 388 calories (it’s actually nearer 1,000 calories)
Pint of lager: 146 calories (194 calories)
Prawn mayo sandwich: 249 calories (340 calories)
Standard bar of milk chocolate: 187 calories (236 calories)
Shop bought Caesar salad: 298 calories (508 calories)
100g box of sweet popcorn: 289 calories (417 calories)
Slice of deep pan pepperoni pizza: 210 calories (505 calories)
Jacket potato with beans: 274 calories (433 calories)
Two tablespoons of peanut butter: 107 calories (188 calories)
A restaurant portion of chicken tikka masala: 820 calories (1,067 calories)
A large avocado: 149 calories (322 calories)
A large glass (250ml) of white wine: 115 calories (184 calories)
A packet of salt and vinegar crisps: 100 calories (138 calories)
A cheeseburger: 265 calories (364 calories)
Slice (25g) of cheddar cheese: 65 calories (78 calories)
Chocolate brownie (127g): 441 calories (592 calories)
Research of 1500 adult UK residents commissioned by MyFitnessPal, and conducted by Perspectus Global in June 2022
So my guess was an optimistic half of stated numbers, although I'd argue the toss about the pizza. Disappointing. This is why I steer clear of apps like MyFitnessPal.
That's said I suppose we'll all have to get used to these sort of hammer blows now that calorie counts are being added to restaurant menus.