McVitie's
McVitie's Butter Cookies
About McVitie's Butter Cookies
McVitie's Butter Cookies is made by McVitie's and sits in the Plain Sweet Biscuits category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906033743841. 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 1.4 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Poor". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 11 ingredients, starting with calcium carbonate, artifical flavouring substances, 500(ii).
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 plain sweet biscuits before you buy.
Quick facts
- Product
- McVitie's Butter Cookies
- Brand
- McVitie's
- Category
- Plain Sweet Biscuits
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906033743841
- TIRS rating
- 1.4 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 11
Ingredients (11)
calcium carbonate, artifical flavouring substances, 500(ii), 450(i), 322, 503(ii), sulphite, natural flavouring substances, 472e, invert sugar syrup, 223
Compare with similar plain sweet biscuits
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| McVitie's Butter Cookies (this product) | 1.4 | 4 | 11 |
| Nafed Oats Cookies (Nafed) | 3.4 | 3 | 1 |
| Ancient Roots Healthier Multigrain Cookies (Ancient Roots) | 3.3 | 3 | 1 |
| Ancient Roots Healthier Almond Cookies (Ancient Roots) | 3.1 | 4 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
Is McVitie's Butter Cookies healthy?
McVitie's Butter Cookies has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 1.4 out of 5 ("Poor"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is McVitie's Butter Cookies ultra-processed?
Yes. McVitie's Butter Cookies is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in McVitie's Butter Cookies?
McVitie's Butter Cookies lists 11 ingredients: calcium carbonate, artifical flavouring substances, 500(ii), 450(i), 322, 503(ii), sulphite, natural flavouring substances, 472e, invert sugar syrup, 223.
Does McVitie's Butter Cookies contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 11 listed ingredients.
Does McVitie's Butter Cookies contain added sugar?
Its ingredient list includes invert sugar syrup.
What are healthier alternatives to McVitie's Butter Cookies?
Among plain sweet biscuits rated by TruthIn, Nafed Oats Cookies (3.4), Ancient Roots Healthier Multigrain Cookies (3.3), Ancient Roots Healthier Almond Cookies (3.1) score higher on TIRS than McVitie's Butter Cookies (1.4).
McVitie's Butter Cookies vs Nafed Oats Cookies: which is healthier?
McVitie's Butter Cookies scores 1.4 on TIRS and Nafed Oats Cookies scores 3.4, so Nafed Oats Cookies rates higher. McVitie's Butter Cookies lists 11 ingredients and Nafed Oats Cookies lists 1.
What is the barcode of McVitie's Butter Cookies?
The barcode (GTIN) of McVitie's Butter Cookies is 8906033743841.
What is in the TruthIn report for McVitie's Butter Cookies?
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.