McVitie's
McVitie's Digestive 7 Grains Biscuits
About McVitie's Digestive 7 Grains Biscuits
McVitie's Digestive 7 Grains Biscuits is made by McVitie's and sits in the Plain Sweet Biscuits category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906033742844. 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 2.0 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Poor". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 10 ingredients, starting with artificial flavors, 500(ii), 296.
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 8 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 Digestive 7 Grains Biscuits
- Brand
- McVitie's
- Category
- Plain Sweet Biscuits
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906033742844
- TIRS rating
- 2.0 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 10
Ingredients (10)
artificial flavors, 500(ii), 296, 471, wheat bran, 503(ii), gluten in oats, invert sugar syrup, 322, malt extract
Compare with similar plain sweet biscuits
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| McVitie's Digestive 7 Grains Biscuits (this product) | 2.0 | 4 | 10 |
| 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 Digestive 7 Grains Biscuits healthy?
McVitie's Digestive 7 Grains Biscuits has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 2.0 out of 5 ("Poor"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is McVitie's Digestive 7 Grains Biscuits ultra-processed?
Yes. McVitie's Digestive 7 Grains Biscuits is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in McVitie's Digestive 7 Grains Biscuits?
McVitie's Digestive 7 Grains Biscuits lists 10 ingredients: artificial flavors, 500(ii), 296, 471, wheat bran, 503(ii), gluten in oats, invert sugar syrup, 322, malt extract.
Does McVitie's Digestive 7 Grains Biscuits contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 10 listed ingredients.
Does McVitie's Digestive 7 Grains Biscuits contain added sugar?
Its ingredient list includes invert sugar syrup.
What are healthier alternatives to McVitie's Digestive 7 Grains Biscuits?
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 Digestive 7 Grains Biscuits (2.0).
McVitie's Digestive 7 Grains Biscuits vs Nafed Oats Cookies: which is healthier?
McVitie's Digestive 7 Grains Biscuits scores 2.0 on TIRS and Nafed Oats Cookies scores 3.4, so Nafed Oats Cookies rates higher. McVitie's Digestive 7 Grains Biscuits lists 10 ingredients and Nafed Oats Cookies lists 1.
What is the barcode of McVitie's Digestive 7 Grains Biscuits?
The barcode (GTIN) of McVitie's Digestive 7 Grains Biscuits is 8906033742844.
What is in the TruthIn report for McVitie's Digestive 7 Grains Biscuits?
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.