McVitie's
McVitie's Marie Biscuit
About McVitie's Marie Biscuit
McVitie's Marie Biscuit is made by McVitie's and sits in the Plain Sweet Biscuits category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906033744664. 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 sulphite, 500(ii), liquid glucose.
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 Biscuit
- Brand
- McVitie's
- Category
- Plain Sweet Biscuits
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906033744664
- TIRS rating
- 1.2 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 13
Ingredients (13)
sulphite, 500(ii), liquid glucose, invert sugar syrup, 1101(i), calcium carbonate, artificial flavor butter, 471, 223, 322, artificial flavor vanilla, 503(ii), 472e
Compare with similar plain sweet biscuits
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| McVitie's Marie Biscuit (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 Biscuit healthy?
McVitie's Marie Biscuit 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 Biscuit ultra-processed?
Yes. McVitie's Marie Biscuit is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in McVitie's Marie Biscuit?
McVitie's Marie Biscuit lists 13 ingredients: sulphite, 500(ii), liquid glucose, invert sugar syrup, 1101(i), calcium carbonate, artificial flavor butter, 471, 223, 322, artificial flavor vanilla, 503(ii), 472e.
Does McVitie's Marie Biscuit contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 13 listed ingredients.
Does McVitie's Marie Biscuit contain added sugar?
Its ingredient list includes liquid glucose, invert sugar syrup.
What are healthier alternatives to McVitie's Marie Biscuit?
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 Biscuit (1.2).
McVitie's Marie Biscuit vs Nafed Oats Cookies: which is healthier?
McVitie's Marie Biscuit scores 1.2 on TIRS and Nafed Oats Cookies scores 3.4, so Nafed Oats Cookies rates higher. McVitie's Marie Biscuit lists 13 ingredients and Nafed Oats Cookies lists 1.
What is the barcode of McVitie's Marie Biscuit?
The barcode (GTIN) of McVitie's Marie Biscuit is 8906033744664.
What is in the TruthIn report for McVitie's Marie Biscuit?
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.