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From fried chicken to fish & chips, here are the perfect portion sizes for Britain’s favourite takeaways according to health chiefs

Public Health England recommends eating around 600 calories for a main meal - so we reveal what the looks like with our favourite takeaways

HEALTH bosses have declared war on our takeaways, telling us to go small on portion sizes.

We revealed yesterday how chippies are using smaller boxes for fish suppers – with space for around 15 fewer chips and a third less cod – to reduce the meal calorie count by about 1,000.

The Sun's Kate Jackson with the normal and advised portion of pizza
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The Sun's Kate Jackson with the normal and advised portion of pizzaCredit: © 2019 Richard Walker/ ImageNorth

Public Health England recommends eating around 600 calories for a main meal.

Here, Sun nutritionist Amanda Ursell shows what that looks like on your takeaway plate.

Pizza

Brits will typically consume 1,204 calories when eating a 'normal' portion of pizza from a takeaway
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Brits will typically consume 1,204 calories when eating a 'normal' portion of pizza from a takeawayCredit: © 2019 Richard Walker/ ImageNorth
However, this is how much takeaway pizza you should be eating for dinner under Public Health England guidelines
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However, this is how much takeaway pizza you should be eating for dinner under Public Health England guidelinesCredit: © 2019 Richard Walker/ ImageNorth

Sweet & sour chicken

A typical portion of sweet & sour chicken contains 1,364 calories
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A typical portion of sweet & sour chicken contains 1,364 caloriesCredit: © 2019 Richard Walker/ ImageNorth
This advised portion only have 561 calories
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This advised portion only have 561 caloriesCredit: © 2019 Richard Walker/ ImageNorth

Chicken tikka masala

Indian takeaway favourite chicken tikka masala contains around 1,705 calories
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Indian takeaway favourite chicken tikka masala contains around 1,705 caloriesCredit: © 2019 Richard Walker/ ImageNorth
This is how your portion should look so it's 618 calories
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This is how your portion should look so it's 618 caloriesCredit: © 2019 Richard Walker/ ImageNorth

Fish & chips

Fish & chips, one of Brits' favourite meals, contains a whopping 1,583 calories from the takeaway
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Fish & chips, one of Brits' favourite meals, contains a whopping 1,583 calories from the takeawayCredit: © 2019 Richard Walker/ ImageNorth
Opt for a smaller portion like this, which is only 672 calories, to meet official guidelines
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Opt for a smaller portion like this, which is only 672 calories, to meet official guidelinesCredit: © 2019 Richard Walker/ ImageNorth

Fried chicken

Fried chicken from the takeaway, including fries, coleslaw and beans, contains 1,442 calories
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Fried chicken from the takeaway, including fries, coleslaw and beans, contains 1,442 caloriesCredit: © 2019 Richard Walker/ ImageNorth
This is what your takeaway chicken dinner is advised to look like at 673 calories
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This is what your takeaway chicken dinner is advised to look like at 673 caloriesCredit: © 2019 Richard Walker/ ImageNorth

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Burger & chips

A normal portion of burgers & chips with onion rings packs 1,171 calories
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A normal portion of burgers & chips with onion rings packs 1,171 caloriesCredit: © 2019 Richard Walker/ ImageNorth
By cutting back on the portion size like this, you'll only consume 614 calories
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By cutting back on the portion size like this, you'll only consume 614 caloriesCredit: © 2019 Richard Walker/ ImageNorth

SWAP CHIPS FOR SALAD

SUN nutritionist Amanda says: “For 30 years, portion sizes everywhere have kept ­increasing and it’s no surprise our waists have too.”  Here are her tips for downsizing:

  •  FEWER chips. Fill the space on plate with veg.
  •  SHARE rice or naan between two, add salad.
  • NEVER supersize a meal. Staff are trained to tempt you into it.
  • EAT slowly. It does help you feel fuller sooner.
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