Euro 2016 football fans’ favourite calorie-laden snacks revealed

June 16, 2016

MuscleFood.com has revealed the worst-offending TV-viewing snacks
Pizza was found to be the most calorific
A 14in base with pepperoni requires four hours of football to burn it off

Sadie Whitelocks for MailOnline

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08:24 EST, 16 June 2016

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09:59 EST, 16 June 2016

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Millions of football fans will gorge on snacks galore and gallons of beer today as they watch the England vs Wales match which kicks off at 2pm.

And in a bid to encourage a little bit of mindfulness, sports nutrition company MuscleFood.com has revealed how much exercise is required to burn off some of the most popular nibbles of Euro 2016.

Research reveals a 150g packet of crisps would require 53 minutes of football, while a 14-inch pepperoni pizza – coming in at a belly-busting 2,269 calories – would require four hours and five minutes of field time.

Millions of football fans will gorge on snacks galore and gallons of beer over the coming weeks as they watch their favourite teams in action

The list of belly-busting snacks for Euro 2016 included a pepperoni pizza, which at 2,269 calories, would require four hours and five minutes of field time, left. Meanwhile a beef and onion pie has 552 calories – the equivalent of one hour and one minute of football, right

The data shows that devouring a pack of chocolate biscuits whilst watching the game is a massive mistake, taking almost three hours to make up for the 1,485 calories consumed.

Meanwhile a 200g bar of chocolate contains 1,050 calories – the equivalent of a one hour and 56 minute game.

Sports fans also need to work up a sweat for over an hour if they fancy a few beers, with each 500ml can equating to 24 minutes of football.

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Other belly-busting TV-viewing treats included peanuts – which at 567 calories for a 100g serving will require a kick-about of one hour and three minutes – and pork scratchings – which equate to 432 calories and 48 minutes respectively.

Another fan favourite, the beef and onion pie, contains 552 calories – which would require one hour and one minute of football. A 303 calorie cheeseburger will only be eradicated after 33 minutes on the pitch while a portion of nachos and cheese – containing 346 calories – is the equivalent of 38 minutes exercise.

A 303 calorie cheeseburger, left, will only be eradicated after 33 minutes on the pitch, while 100g of peanuts will require a kick about of one hour and three minutes, right

A portion of nachos and cheese – containing 346 calories – is the equivalent of 38 minutes of exercise, left, meanwhile a 200g bar of chocolate contains 1,050 calories – the equivalent of a one hour and 56 minute game

Each 500ml of beer can equate to 24 minutes of football, left, and a 150g packet of crisps would require 53 minutes, right

Surprisingly, a serving of chips was found to be one of the lowest calorie snacks, and has 200 calories less than the seemingly healthier option of peanuts.

Commenting on the findings, Darren Beale of MuscleFood.com said: ‘With Euro 2016 already underway, it was interesting to take a look at the type of food consumers are filling up on.

‘We all know that it’s not healthy to snack on fatty snacks, but the amount of football needed to burn off these popular items definitely came as a shock to us.

‘We’re all guilty of indulging in a pizza or beer once in a while, and the amount of time required on the pitch to make up for these treats means we need to be watching our waistlines alongside Euro 2016.’