MailOnline found a host of the nation's lunchtime favourites sold in supermarkets and the high street contained more calories ...

Lunch meal deals used to be the go-to option for workers ... lunch at just £2.15 for an own brand basic sandwich, Oreo chocolate snack and Emerge energy drink, 85p below the already affordable ...

Despite the price hike, Tesco maintains that the meal deal still offers customers savings ... In addition, customers can also opt for Belgian dark chocolate and mascarpone cheesecake slices ...