New Research Reveals the UK’s Top-Rated Meal Deal Items

The most popular main was revealed to be the Sainsbury’s Summer Korean Style Chicken, with an overall score of 4.84. The wrap had an average rating of 4.9 with 18 reviews, at a price of £3.25. 

In second was the Yo! Spicy Prawn Dragon Roll 203g, with an overall score of 4.845. It had an average rating of 5 with 6 reviews, and costs £4.75 when bought individually. 

Ranked joint third were the Tesco Brie & Smoked Bacon Sandwich with Chilli Jam, costing £3.25, and the Tesco Eat Your Greens Feta Salad 240g, costing £3. Both had an overall score of 4.783, a rating of 5 with 4 reviews each. 

The Sainsbury’s No Mayo Hoisin Duck was fourth, with an overall score of 4.772. The wrap had a 4.8 rating with 31 reviews, costing £3.25. 

Rounding out the top five was the Tesco Fajita Chicken Wrap, with an overall score of 4.729. It had a rating of 5 with 3 reviews and cost £3. 

Other mains comprising the top 10 were the Waitrose Steak & Caramelised Onion Chutney Sandwich (4.697), Sainsbury’s On the Go Cheddar, Red Leicester & Red Onion Sandwich (4.696), Sainsbury’s Brie, Bacon & Chilli Chutney Sandwich (4.692), Waitrose Ham Hock & Red Leicester Ploughman’s Sandwich (4.676), and Waitrose Pastrami & Emmental Sandwich (4.675). 

Britain’s top 10 meal deal sides 

The most popular side was revealed to be the KIND Caramel Almond & Sea Salt, achieving an overall score of 4.977. The bar held a 5 rating from 24 reviews, and is priced at £1.45. 

In second place was the Lindt Nocciolatte Hazelnut Bar, with an overall score of 4.974. It also maintained a rating of 5, gathered from 21 reviews, and costs £1.35. 

Ranking third was the Cadbury Twirl Chocolate Bar Single 43g, which earned an overall score of 4.968. The bar received a 5 rating from 17 reviews and is priced at £0.95. 

Fourth place went to the Arla Protein Peach & Raspberry Yogurt 200g, scoring 4.964 overall. The yogurt achieved a 5 rating across 15 reviews, at a price of £1.45. 

Joint fifth were the Cadbury Crunchie Chocolate Bar Single 40g and the Kind Protein Double Dark Chocolate Nut, each earning an overall score of 4.961. Both products received a rating of 5 from 14 reviews. The Crunchie costs £0.95, while the Kind Protein bar comes in at £2.30. 

Other sides comprising the top 10 were the Cadbury Starbar Chocolate Bar 49g (4.956), Cadbury Dairy Milk Caramel Chocolate Bar 45g (4.956), Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Buttons 40g (4.952), Hula Hoops Salt & Vinegar Flavour Big Hoops Sharp 45g (4.952), Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Squares Cereal Bar Totally Chocolate Single 36g (4.942), Kinder Bueno White 39g (4.917), Sainsbury’s On the Go Wasabi Peas 50g (4.917), Deliciously Ella Peanut Butter Oat Bar 50g (4.917), McCoy’s Ridge Cut Salt & Malt Vinegar Crisps (4.917), Fulfil Chocolate Salted Caramel Vitamin & Protein Bar 40g (4.904), and KIND Protein Crunchy Peanut Butter Snack Bar 50g (4.904).

Britain’s top 10 meal deal drinks 

The most popular drink was revealed to be the Naked Gold Machine Passionfruit Mango & Guava Super Smoothie 300ml, with an overall score of 4.973. The smoothie had a perfect 5 average rating from 15 reviews, at a price of £2.90. 

In second were the Purdey’s Natural Energy Rejuvenate (Grape & Apple with Ginseng) 330ml and Fanta Fruit Twist Bottle 500ml, both achieving an overall score of 4.971. Each drink held a rating of 5, with 14 reviews each. Purdey’s costs £2.25, while Fanta Fruit Twist is priced at £1.95. 

Ranking third was the C4 Performance Cosmic Rainbow Energy Drink 500ml, with an overall score of 4.960. It received a perfect 5 rating across 10 reviews, priced at £1.85. 

Fourth place went to the Monster Energy Drink Ultra Peachy Keen Zero Sugar 500ml, scoring 4.956 overall. It also held a 5 rating, from 9 reviews, and costs £2.00. 

Rounding out the top five were the Lipton Ice Tea Lemon 500ml and Fanta Orange Bottle 500ml, both earning an overall score of 4.951. Each drink had a 5 rating from 8 reviews, priced at £1.95 each. 

Other drinks comprising the top 10 were the Fanta Orange Zero Bottle 500ml (4.945), Coca-Cola Original Taste 500ml (4.937), Califia Farms Caramel Cold Brew Coffee with Oat 250ml (4.927), Red Bull Energy Drink 250ml (4.927), Innocent Smoothie – Strawberries & Bananas 250ml (4.912), Barr Irn Bru 500ml (4.912), Monster Energy Drink Zero Sugar 500ml (4.912), Diet Coke Can 330ml (4.912), Innocent Super Smoothie Energise 300ml (4.890), Powerade Berry & Tropical Sports Drink 500ml (4.890), Monster Energy Drink Mango Loco 500ml (4.890), Monster Energy Drink Ultra Zero Sugar 553ml (4.890), and Copella Cloudy Apple Fruit Juice 300ml (4.890). 

Commenting on the findings, Marc Porcar, CEO of QR Code Generator PRO S.L said, 

“Britain’s highest-rated meal deals offer a fascinating snapshot of the nation’s on-the-go eating habits, especially at a time of year when convenience becomes even more important. The data shows that consumers value items with strong flavours, familiar brands and good value for money, and these will be particularly comforting and dependable during the festive season, when free time is sparing.”