Insight Report
Top 10 Healthiest Lunch Options Ranked
The healthiest lunch meals from leading UK chains, ranked by the Healthier Eats nutrition score.
Only meals available at lunch are included. The score compares per-portion calories, protein, fibre, sugar, salt and saturated fat.
Top 10 ranked
| Rank | Product | Brand | Score /100 | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Fibre (g) | Sugar (g) | Salt (g) | Watch-outs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rainbow Bowl | Nandos | 94 | 650 | 42.0 | 12.0 | 8.0 | 0.7 | - |
| 2 |  chicken katsu with katsu curry sauce | wagamama | 90 | 426 | 21.8 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 0.6 | - |
| 3 |  Spicy Chicken Zhoug Wrap | LEON | 89 | 479 | 29.0 | 4.0 | 6.9 | 1.8 | - |
| 4 |  Falafel Super Salad | LEON | 89 | 438 | 18.0 | 12.0 | 8.4 | 1.7 | - |
| 5 |  Brazilian Black Beans with Rice | LEON | 89 | 415 | 15.0 | 11.0 | 6.0 | 1.6 | - |
| 6 |  Grilled Chicken Burger | Nandos | 88 | 443 | 34.8 | 3.4 | 4.6 | 1.9 | Salt high |
| 7 |  Hot-Smoked Salmon, Lime & Jalapeño | LEON | 88 | 494 | 26.0 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 2.1 | Salt high |
| 8 |  Chicken Super Salad | LEON | 88 | 413 | 23.0 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 1.8 | Salt highScore capped |
| 9 |  Falafel Rice Box | LEON | 87 | 393 | 15.0 | 9.5 | 11.0 | 1.5 | - |
| 10 |  Roast Chicken Mayonnaise Baguette | Greggs | 86 | 458 | 24.0 | N/A | 4.4 | 1.5 | Fibre n/a |
About this ranking
Filtered to products whose menu occasion includes lunch. Drinks, sides and snacks are excluded.
Methodology summary
The Healthier Score is a nutrition-based comparison score using published per-portion nutrition data.
Scores are combined using weighted averages. High levels of salt or saturated fat can cap the final score.
View full methodology →Watch-out key
- Salt highAbove 1.8g salt per serving
- Sat fat highAbove 5g saturated fat
- Fibre n/aFibre data not provided
- Score cappedScore reduced due to salt or sat fat
Brand breakdown
Number of top 10 appearances
- LEON6
- Nandos2
- wagamama1
- Greggs1
Did you know?
A balanced lunch with protein and fibre helps avoid the mid-afternoon energy dip.
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Important
The Healthier Score is not medical advice. It is a nutrition-based comparison score only. Always check the restaurant's latest nutrition, ingredients and allergen information before ordering.
Data caveats
Nutrition data is provided by restaurant brands and may change over time. Fibre is not always published. Where missing, a conservative fibre score is used.