The most calorie-dense British dishes

The most calorie-dense British dishes

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British cuisine is known for its variety, but many traditional dishes have long been known for their high calorie content. This is because their recipes often contain the presence or use of a lot of fats, carbohydrates and proteins, making the food hearty but still quite caloric. The most calorie-dense dishes in the UK are as follows:
1. Fish and Chips.
Fish and Chips is one of the most iconic British dishes, which is fried fish (usually cod or haddock) and fries. The fried fish is dipped in batter and the potatoes are deep-fried, giving the dish a crispy texture and a high calorie count.
- average calorie content: one such serving weighing about 400-500 g contains approximately 800-1000 kcal, depending on the size of the portion and the amount of oil used for frying.
- The main sources of calories are fats and carbohydrates (butter and potatoes).

2. Full English Breakfast
A full English breakfast is a hearty and calorie-dense meal consisting of eggs, bacon, sausages, fried bread, tomatoes, mushrooms and beans in tomato sauce. Sometimes potato pancakes (hash browns) and black pudding (blood pudding) are added.
- average calorie content: Depending on the quantity and composition, a serving may contain from 800 to 1200 kcal.
- Main sources of calories: Fats (bacon, sausages, butter), proteins (eggs, meat) and carbohydrates (bread, beans).
3. Shepherd's Pie.
Shepherd's Pie is a traditional British dish made of minced meat (most often lamb) covered with a layer of mashed potatoes and baked to a golden crust. The dish is sometimes supplemented with vegetables, which adds vitamins, but the calories come mainly from the meat part and the potatoes.
- Average calories: A 300 g portion contains about 600-800 kcal.
- main sources of calories: Protein (meat), carbohydrates (potatoes) and fats (oil used in cooking the mashed potatoes).
4. Cornish Pie (Cornish Pasty).
A Cornish pasty is a hearty pastry filled with meat (most often beef), potatoes, onions and sometimes turnips. These pies were traditionally taken to work by miners as they provided plenty of energy for the day.
- average calorie content: One 300-400 g pie can contain 750-1000 kcal.
- main sources of calories: Carbohydrates (pastry), proteins and fats (meat and potato filling).
5. Steak and Kidney Pie.
This is a traditional meat pie consisting of puff pastry, beef kidneys and pieces of steak. Sometimes vegetables are added to the filling, but the main calorie content comes from the meat and the butter used to make the pastry.
- average calories: One 300 g pie contains 600 to 900 kcal.
- main sources of calories: Fats (pastry), proteins (meat) and carbohydrates.

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