Is Fish and Chips good for you?
FACT
Nutritional Information
... from the Federation of Fish Friers
Comparison against other takeaway food products.
Fat per 100g
-
Cals per 100g
5.3g
Fish, Chips and Mushy Peas
153 kcal
11.0g
Pizza
871 kcal
12.1g
Burger and Medium Fries
888 kcal
16.2g
Doner Kebab
942 kcal
Which Fish?

Haddock is the second favorite fish at 25% total consumption. Regional variations include Whiting in Northern Ireland and some parts of Scotland and Skate and Huss in the South of England.
Which Potato?
A floury potato is preferred as a waxy potato can often result in greasy chips. The best varieties are King Edward, Maris Piper and Santé.
One out of every four British potatoes becomes chips. That's around 1,250,000 tonnes of 'taties every year.
Which Extras?
Apart from salt and vinegar...

The only other sauces considered suitable are a splash of tomato ketchup or some like brown sauce, though mayonnaise is very popular in Europe.