Mcvitie's
Mcvitie's Ginger Nuts
About Mcvitie's Ginger Nuts
Mcvitie's Ginger Nuts is made by Mcvitie's and sits in the Plain Sweet Biscuits category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906033743346. 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 1.9 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Poor". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 9 ingredients, starting with 296, 322, malt extract.
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 plain sweet biscuits before you buy.
Quick facts
- Product
- Mcvitie's Ginger Nuts
- Brand
- Mcvitie's
- Category
- Plain Sweet Biscuits
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906033743346
- TIRS rating
- 1.9 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 9
Ingredients (9)
296, 322, malt extract, artificial flavors, 500(ii), natural flavor, invert sugar syrup, 450(i), 503(ii)
Compare with similar plain sweet biscuits
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcvitie's Ginger Nuts (this product) | 1.9 | 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 Ginger Nuts healthy?
Mcvitie's Ginger Nuts has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 1.9 out of 5 ("Poor"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is Mcvitie's Ginger Nuts ultra-processed?
Yes. Mcvitie's Ginger Nuts is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in Mcvitie's Ginger Nuts?
Mcvitie's Ginger Nuts lists 9 ingredients: 296, 322, malt extract, artificial flavors, 500(ii), natural flavor, invert sugar syrup, 450(i), 503(ii).
Does Mcvitie's Ginger Nuts contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 9 listed ingredients.
Does Mcvitie's Ginger Nuts contain added sugar?
Its ingredient list includes invert sugar syrup.
What are healthier alternatives to Mcvitie's Ginger Nuts?
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 Ginger Nuts (1.9).
Mcvitie's Ginger Nuts vs Nafed Oats Cookies: which is healthier?
Mcvitie's Ginger Nuts scores 1.9 on TIRS and Nafed Oats Cookies scores 3.4, so Nafed Oats Cookies rates higher. Mcvitie's Ginger Nuts lists 9 ingredients and Nafed Oats Cookies lists 1.
What is the barcode of Mcvitie's Ginger Nuts?
The barcode (GTIN) of Mcvitie's Ginger Nuts is 8906033743346.
What is in the TruthIn report for Mcvitie's Ginger Nuts?
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.