McVitie's
McVitie's Hobnobs Oat & Wholemeal Biscuits
About McVitie's Hobnobs Oat & Wholemeal Biscuits
McVitie's Hobnobs Oat & Wholemeal Biscuits is made by McVitie's and sits in the Digestive Biscuits category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906033742851. 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 2.3 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Okay". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 4 ingredients, starting with invert sugar syrup, 500(ii), 503(ii).
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 digestive biscuits before you buy.
Quick facts
- Product
- McVitie's Hobnobs Oat & Wholemeal Biscuits
- Brand
- McVitie's
- Category
- Digestive Biscuits
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906033742851
- TIRS rating
- 2.3 / 5 (Okay)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 4
Ingredients (4)
invert sugar syrup, 500(ii), 503(ii), wheat bran
Compare with similar digestive biscuits
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| McVitie's Hobnobs Oat & Wholemeal Biscuits (this product) | 2.3 | 4 | 4 |
| Nourish Organics Fig Amaranth Cookies (Nourish Organics) | 3.5 | 4 | 1 |
| Butterfly Ayurveda Diabe Choice Cookies (Butterfly Ayurveda) | 3.0 | 4 | 3 |
| Nourish Organics Chocolate Coconut Cookies (Nourish Organics) | 2.9 | 3 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
Is McVitie's Hobnobs Oat & Wholemeal Biscuits healthy?
McVitie's Hobnobs Oat & Wholemeal Biscuits has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 2.3 out of 5 ("Okay"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is McVitie's Hobnobs Oat & Wholemeal Biscuits ultra-processed?
Yes. McVitie's Hobnobs Oat & Wholemeal Biscuits is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in McVitie's Hobnobs Oat & Wholemeal Biscuits?
McVitie's Hobnobs Oat & Wholemeal Biscuits lists 4 ingredients: invert sugar syrup, 500(ii), 503(ii), wheat bran.
Does McVitie's Hobnobs Oat & Wholemeal Biscuits contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 4 listed ingredients.
Does McVitie's Hobnobs Oat & Wholemeal Biscuits contain added sugar?
Its ingredient list includes invert sugar syrup.
What are healthier alternatives to McVitie's Hobnobs Oat & Wholemeal Biscuits?
Among digestive biscuits rated by TruthIn, Nourish Organics Fig Amaranth Cookies (3.5), Butterfly Ayurveda Diabe Choice Cookies (3.0), Nourish Organics Chocolate Coconut Cookies (2.9) score higher on TIRS than McVitie's Hobnobs Oat & Wholemeal Biscuits (2.3).
McVitie's Hobnobs Oat & Wholemeal Biscuits vs Nourish Organics Fig Amaranth Cookies: which is healthier?
McVitie's Hobnobs Oat & Wholemeal Biscuits scores 2.3 on TIRS and Nourish Organics Fig Amaranth Cookies scores 3.5, so Nourish Organics Fig Amaranth Cookies rates higher. McVitie's Hobnobs Oat & Wholemeal Biscuits lists 4 ingredients and Nourish Organics Fig Amaranth Cookies lists 1.
What is the barcode of McVitie's Hobnobs Oat & Wholemeal Biscuits?
The barcode (GTIN) of McVitie's Hobnobs Oat & Wholemeal Biscuits is 8906033742851.
What is in the TruthIn report for McVitie's Hobnobs Oat & Wholemeal 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.