McVitie's
McVitie's Marie
About McVitie's Marie
McVitie's Marie is made by McVitie's and sits in the Plain Sweet Biscuits category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906033740130. 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 1.2 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Poor". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 13 ingredients, starting with invert sugar syrup, 503(ii), 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 Marie
- Brand
- McVitie's
- Category
- Plain Sweet Biscuits
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906033740130
- TIRS rating
- 1.2 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 13
Ingredients (13)
invert sugar syrup, 503(ii), 500(ii), liquid glucose, artificial flavor vanilla, artificial flavor butter, 223, 322, 471, 472e, calcium carbonate, 1101(i), sulphite
Compare with similar plain sweet biscuits
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| McVitie's Marie (this product) | 1.2 | 4 | 13 |
| 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 Marie healthy?
McVitie's Marie has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 1.2 out of 5 ("Poor"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is McVitie's Marie ultra-processed?
Yes. McVitie's Marie is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in McVitie's Marie?
McVitie's Marie lists 13 ingredients: invert sugar syrup, 503(ii), 500(ii), liquid glucose, artificial flavor vanilla, artificial flavor butter, 223, 322, 471, 472e, calcium carbonate, 1101(i), sulphite.
Does McVitie's Marie contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 13 listed ingredients.
Does McVitie's Marie contain added sugar?
Its ingredient list includes invert sugar syrup, liquid glucose.
What are healthier alternatives to McVitie's Marie?
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 Marie (1.2).
McVitie's Marie vs Nafed Oats Cookies: which is healthier?
McVitie's Marie scores 1.2 on TIRS and Nafed Oats Cookies scores 3.4, so Nafed Oats Cookies rates higher. McVitie's Marie lists 13 ingredients and Nafed Oats Cookies lists 1.
What is the barcode of McVitie's Marie?
The barcode (GTIN) of McVitie's Marie is 8906033740130.
What is in the TruthIn report for McVitie's Marie?
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.