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This is how school lunches compare around the world… from tofu in South Korea to popcorn chicken in America

EVERY country around the world has its own unique taste in food - and school meals are no different.

Free school lunches have been a big source of debate in recent months, as Theresa May considered scrapping them in favour of breakfasts for infants.

 SweetGreen have compared school lunches from around the world - and the differences are very clear to see
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SweetGreen have compared school lunches from around the world - and the differences are very clear to seeCredit: Sweetgreen

But have you ever wondered how our plates stack up against the rest of the world?

, compiled by  food delivery company, shows how school meals vary across the globe.

From popcorn chicken in the United States to fishcakes here in Britain, these are the different choices on offer all over the world...

The company cooked up their example plates based on government standards for school lunches - and photos kids had shared online of their meals.

 Fish cakes, rice and peas, Brussels Sprouts, and Greek yogurt with berries are all on the menu here in Britain
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Fish cakes, rice and peas, Brussels Sprouts, and Greek yogurt with berries are all on the menu here in BritainCredit: Sweetgreen
 USA: Fried ‘popcorn’ chicken, mashed potatoes, peas, fruit cup and a chocolate chip cookie
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USA: Fried ‘popcorn’ chicken, mashed potatoes, peas, fruit cup and a chocolate chip cookieCredit: Sweetgreen
 Italy: Local fish on a bed of rocket, pasta with tomato sauce, Caprese Salad (mozzarella, tomato and basil), a baguette and some grapes
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Italy: Local fish on a bed of rocket, pasta with tomato sauce, Caprese Salad (mozzarella, tomato and basil), a baguette and some grapesCredit: Sweetgreen
 Finland: Pea soup, beet salad, carrot salad, bread and pannakkau (dessert pancake) with fresh berries
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Finland: Pea soup, beet salad, carrot salad, bread and pannakkau (dessert pancake) with fresh berriesCredit: Sweetgreen
 France: Steak, carrots, green beans, cheese and fresh fruit
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France: Steak, carrots, green beans, cheese and fresh fruitCredit: Sweetgreen
 Brazil: Pork with mixed veggies, black beans and rice, salad, bread roll and baked plantains
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Brazil: Pork with mixed veggies, black beans and rice, salad, bread roll and baked plantainsCredit: Sweetgreen
 South Korea: Fish soup, tofu with rice, kimchi (fermented veg) and fresh veggies
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South Korea: Fish soup, tofu with rice, kimchi (fermented veg) and fresh veggiesCredit: Sweetgreen
 Greece: Baked chicken with orzo pasta, stuffed vine leaves, tomato and cucumber salad, fresh oranges and Greek yogurt with pomegranate seeds
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Greece: Baked chicken with orzo pasta, stuffed vine leaves, tomato and cucumber salad, fresh oranges and Greek yogurt with pomegranate seedsCredit: Sweetgreen
 Ukraine: Mashed potatoes with sausage, borscht (a sour soup), cabbage and syrniki (a dessert pancake)
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Ukraine: Mashed potatoes with sausage, borscht (a sour soup), cabbage and syrniki (a dessert pancake)Credit: Sweetgreen
 Spain: Sautéed prawns with brown rice and vegetables, gazpacho, fresh peppers, bread and an orange
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Spain: Sautéed prawns with brown rice and vegetables, gazpacho, fresh peppers, bread and an orangeCredit: Sweetgreen

SweetGreen are passionate about healthy eating and reducing rates of childhood obesity.

They run a SweetGreen In Schools education programme - teaching kids across America about healthy eating and fitness.

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