McVitie's
McVitie's Digestive Biscuits
About McVitie's Digestive Biscuits
McVitie's Digestive Biscuits is made by McVitie's and sits in the Plain Sweet Biscuits category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906033740758. 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 2.1 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Okay". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 9 ingredients, starting with wheat bran, 500(ii), invert sugar syrup.
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 9 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 Biscuits
- Brand
- McVitie's
- Category
- Plain Sweet Biscuits
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906033740758
- TIRS rating
- 2.1 / 5 (Okay)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 9
Ingredients (9)
wheat bran, 500(ii), invert sugar syrup, malt extract, 223, 503(ii), 296, sulphite, 450(i)
Compare with similar plain sweet biscuits
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| McVitie's Digestive Biscuits (this product) | 2.1 | 4 | 9 |
| 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 Biscuits healthy?
McVitie's Digestive Biscuits has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 2.1 out of 5 ("Okay"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is McVitie's Digestive Biscuits ultra-processed?
Yes. McVitie's Digestive 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 Biscuits?
McVitie's Digestive Biscuits lists 9 ingredients: wheat bran, 500(ii), invert sugar syrup, malt extract, 223, 503(ii), 296, sulphite, 450(i).
Does McVitie's Digestive Biscuits contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 9 listed ingredients.
Does McVitie's Digestive Biscuits contain added sugar?
Its ingredient list includes invert sugar syrup.
What are healthier alternatives to McVitie's Digestive 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 Biscuits (2.1).
McVitie's Digestive Biscuits vs Nafed Oats Cookies: which is healthier?
McVitie's Digestive Biscuits scores 2.1 on TIRS and Nafed Oats Cookies scores 3.4, so Nafed Oats Cookies rates higher. McVitie's Digestive Biscuits lists 9 ingredients and Nafed Oats Cookies lists 1.
What is the barcode of McVitie's Digestive Biscuits?
The barcode (GTIN) of McVitie's Digestive Biscuits is 8906033740758.
What is in the TruthIn report for McVitie's Digestive 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.