McCain
McCain Smiles
About McCain Smiles
McCain Smiles is made by McCain and sits in the RTC Frozen/Processed Veggies category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906000610077. 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 2.7 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Okay". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 3 (processed food). No ingredients are listed for it yet.
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 5 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 Smiles
- Brand
- McCain
- Category
- RTC Frozen/Processed Veggies
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906000610077
- TIRS rating
- 2.7 / 5 (Okay)
- Processing level
- NOVA 3 (processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 0
Compare with similar rtc frozen/processed veggies
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCain Smiles (this product) | 2.7 | 3 | 0 |
| 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 Smiles healthy?
McCain Smiles has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 2.7 out of 5 ("Okay"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is McCain Smiles ultra-processed?
No. McCain Smiles is classed as NOVA 3 (processed food), not as ultra-processed (NOVA 4).
What are healthier alternatives to McCain Smiles?
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 Smiles (2.7).
McCain Smiles vs Goeld Vegetable Spring Roll: which is healthier?
McCain Smiles scores 2.7 on TIRS and Goeld Vegetable Spring Roll scores 4.3, so Goeld Vegetable Spring Roll rates higher. McCain Smiles lists 0 ingredients and Goeld Vegetable Spring Roll lists 1.
What is the barcode of McCain Smiles?
The barcode (GTIN) of McCain Smiles is 8906000610077.
What is in the TruthIn report for McCain Smiles?
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.