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McCain Potato Cheese Shotz
About McCain Potato Cheese Shotz
McCain Potato Cheese Shotz is made by McCain and sits in the RTC Frozen/Processed Veggies category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906000610688. TruthIn has analysed it using the TruthIn Ingredient Rating System (TIRS), which scores packaged foods from 0 to 5 based on their ingredients, level of processing and nutrient profile.
It scores 1.7 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Poor". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 12 ingredients, starting with 331(iii), 200, 460.
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 6 nutrient values per 100g, each marked as good or of concern, so you can judge it against other rtc frozen/processed veggies before you buy.
Quick facts
- Product
- McCain Potato Cheese Shotz
- Brand
- McCain
- Category
- RTC Frozen/Processed Veggies
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906000610688
- TIRS rating
- 1.7 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 12
Ingredients (12)
331(iii), 200, 460, yeast, 300, natural flavouring substances, artificial flavors, 627, 631, 330, 270, 551
Compare with similar rtc frozen/processed veggies
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCain Potato Cheese Shotz (this product) | 1.7 | 4 | 12 |
| Goeld Vegetable Spring Roll (Goeld) | 4.3 | 3 | 1 |
| Saptamveda Beetroot Powder (Saptamveda) | 4.3 | 1 | 0 |
| Desi Treat VEG Millets Chaap (Desi Treat) | 4.0 | 3 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Is McCain Potato Cheese Shotz healthy?
McCain Potato Cheese Shotz has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 1.7 out of 5 ("Poor"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is McCain Potato Cheese Shotz ultra-processed?
Yes. McCain Potato Cheese Shotz is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in McCain Potato Cheese Shotz?
McCain Potato Cheese Shotz lists 12 ingredients: 331(iii), 200, 460, yeast, 300, natural flavouring substances, artificial flavors, 627, 631, 330, 270, 551.
Does McCain Potato Cheese Shotz contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 12 listed ingredients.
Does McCain Potato Cheese Shotz contain added sugar?
No sugar or sweetening syrup appears among its 12 listed ingredients.
What are healthier alternatives to McCain Potato Cheese Shotz?
Among rtc frozen/processed veggies rated by TruthIn, Goeld Vegetable Spring Roll (4.3), Saptamveda Beetroot Powder (4.3), Desi Treat VEG Millets Chaap (4.0) score higher on TIRS than McCain Potato Cheese Shotz (1.7).
McCain Potato Cheese Shotz vs Goeld Vegetable Spring Roll: which is healthier?
McCain Potato Cheese Shotz scores 1.7 on TIRS and Goeld Vegetable Spring Roll scores 4.3, so Goeld Vegetable Spring Roll rates higher. McCain Potato Cheese Shotz lists 12 ingredients and Goeld Vegetable Spring Roll lists 1.
What is the barcode of McCain Potato Cheese Shotz?
The barcode (GTIN) of McCain Potato Cheese Shotz is 8906000610688.
What is in the TruthIn report for McCain Potato Cheese Shotz?
The report covers nutrition per 100g and per serving with each nutrient marked as good or of concern, and a safe / caution / concern rating for every ingredient.