McCain
McCain Veggie Nuggets
About McCain Veggie Nuggets
McCain Veggie Nuggets is made by McCain and sits in the RTC Frozen/Processed Veggies category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906000610374. 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 2.2 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Okay". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 7 ingredients, starting with yeast, 300, 466.
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 Veggie Nuggets
- Brand
- McCain
- Category
- RTC Frozen/Processed Veggies
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906000610374
- TIRS rating
- 2.2 / 5 (Okay)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 7
Ingredients (7)
yeast, 300, 466, natural flavor, 414, artificial flavors, 551
Compare with similar rtc frozen/processed veggies
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCain Veggie Nuggets (this product) | 2.2 | 4 | 7 |
| 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 Veggie Nuggets healthy?
McCain Veggie Nuggets has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 2.2 out of 5 ("Okay"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is McCain Veggie Nuggets ultra-processed?
Yes. McCain Veggie Nuggets is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in McCain Veggie Nuggets?
McCain Veggie Nuggets lists 7 ingredients: yeast, 300, 466, natural flavor, 414, artificial flavors, 551.
Does McCain Veggie Nuggets contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 7 listed ingredients.
Does McCain Veggie Nuggets contain added sugar?
No sugar or sweetening syrup appears among its 7 listed ingredients.
What are healthier alternatives to McCain Veggie Nuggets?
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 Veggie Nuggets (2.2).
McCain Veggie Nuggets vs Goeld Vegetable Spring Roll: which is healthier?
McCain Veggie Nuggets scores 2.2 on TIRS and Goeld Vegetable Spring Roll scores 4.3, so Goeld Vegetable Spring Roll rates higher. McCain Veggie Nuggets lists 7 ingredients and Goeld Vegetable Spring Roll lists 1.
What is the barcode of McCain Veggie Nuggets?
The barcode (GTIN) of McCain Veggie Nuggets is 8906000610374.
What is in the TruthIn report for McCain Veggie Nuggets?
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.