Mcvitie's
Mcvitie's 5 Grain Cracker Wholewheat
About Mcvitie's 5 Grain Cracker Wholewheat
Mcvitie's 5 Grain Cracker Wholewheat is made by Mcvitie's and sits in the Savory Biscuits category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906033742523. 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 14 ingredients, starting with 500(ii), 330, wheat bran.
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 7 nutrient values per 100g, each marked as good or of concern, so you can judge it against other savory biscuits before you buy.
Quick facts
- Product
- Mcvitie's 5 Grain Cracker Wholewheat
- Brand
- Mcvitie's
- Category
- Savory Biscuits
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906033742523
- TIRS rating
- 1.7 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 14
Ingredients (14)
500(ii), 330, wheat bran, 503(ii), 223, gluten in oats, 1101(i), 322, yeast, sulphite, liquid glucose, 450(i), artificial flavor butter, invert sugar syrup
Compare with similar savory biscuits
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcvitie's 5 Grain Cracker Wholewheat (this product) | 1.7 | 4 | 14 |
| Ancient Roots Healthier Jeera Cookies (Ancient Roots) | 3.2 | 3 | 1 |
| Ancient Roots Jeera Cookies (Ancient Roots) | 3.2 | 3 | 1 |
| Zerobeli Jowar Ajwain Biscuits (Zerobeli) | 2.8 | 4 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mcvitie's 5 Grain Cracker Wholewheat healthy?
Mcvitie's 5 Grain Cracker Wholewheat 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 Mcvitie's 5 Grain Cracker Wholewheat ultra-processed?
Yes. Mcvitie's 5 Grain Cracker Wholewheat is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in Mcvitie's 5 Grain Cracker Wholewheat?
Mcvitie's 5 Grain Cracker Wholewheat lists 14 ingredients: 500(ii), 330, wheat bran, 503(ii), 223, gluten in oats, 1101(i), 322, yeast, sulphite, liquid glucose, 450(i), artificial flavor butter, invert sugar syrup.
Does Mcvitie's 5 Grain Cracker Wholewheat contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 14 listed ingredients.
Does Mcvitie's 5 Grain Cracker Wholewheat contain added sugar?
Its ingredient list includes liquid glucose, invert sugar syrup.
What are healthier alternatives to Mcvitie's 5 Grain Cracker Wholewheat?
Among savory biscuits rated by TruthIn, Ancient Roots Healthier Jeera Cookies (3.2), Ancient Roots Jeera Cookies (3.2), Zerobeli Jowar Ajwain Biscuits (2.8) score higher on TIRS than Mcvitie's 5 Grain Cracker Wholewheat (1.7).
Mcvitie's 5 Grain Cracker Wholewheat vs Ancient Roots Healthier Jeera Cookies: which is healthier?
Mcvitie's 5 Grain Cracker Wholewheat scores 1.7 on TIRS and Ancient Roots Healthier Jeera Cookies scores 3.2, so Ancient Roots Healthier Jeera Cookies rates higher. Mcvitie's 5 Grain Cracker Wholewheat lists 14 ingredients and Ancient Roots Healthier Jeera Cookies lists 1.
What is the barcode of Mcvitie's 5 Grain Cracker Wholewheat?
The barcode (GTIN) of Mcvitie's 5 Grain Cracker Wholewheat is 8906033742523.
What is in the TruthIn report for Mcvitie's 5 Grain Cracker Wholewheat?
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.