The pie charts compare the proportions of three nutrients – sodium, saturated fat and added sugar – consumed in four daily meals in the UK: breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
Overall, dinner accounted for the largest share of sodium and saturated fat intake, whereas snacks contained the highest proportion of added sugar. By contrast, breakfast consistently represented the smallest contribution across most nutrient categories.
Focusing first on sodium consumption, dinner recorded the highest percentage at 43%, followed by lunch at 29%. Snacks accounted for a smaller share, representing 14% of sodium intake, while breakfast contained the lowest proportion at just 14%.
A similar pattern can be observed for saturated fat. Dinner again made up the largest share, accounting for 37% of total intake. Lunch followed with 26%, while snacks and breakfast represented lower proportions at 21% and 16%, respectively.
Turning to added sugar, a contrasting distribution can be seen. Snacks contributed by far the highest proportion at 42%, whereas breakfast contained the lowest share at 16%. Lunch and dinner accounted for moderate amounts, representing 19% and 23% respectively.
