McVitie's
McVitie's Marie Biscuits
About McVitie's Marie Biscuits
McVitie's Marie Biscuits is made by McVitie's and sits in the Plain Sweet Biscuits category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906033742158. 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 calcium carbonate, 1101(i), 322.
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 Biscuits
- Brand
- McVitie's
- Category
- Plain Sweet Biscuits
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906033742158
- TIRS rating
- 1.2 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 13
Ingredients (13)
calcium carbonate, 1101(i), 322, 471, 472e, artificial flavor butter, 500(ii), liquid glucose, 223, artificial flavor vanilla, 503(ii), invert sugar syrup, sulphite
Compare with similar plain sweet biscuits
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| McVitie's Marie Biscuits (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 Biscuits healthy?
McVitie's Marie Biscuits 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 Biscuits ultra-processed?
Yes. McVitie's Marie Biscuits is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in McVitie's Marie Biscuits?
McVitie's Marie Biscuits lists 13 ingredients: calcium carbonate, 1101(i), 322, 471, 472e, artificial flavor butter, 500(ii), liquid glucose, 223, artificial flavor vanilla, 503(ii), invert sugar syrup, sulphite.
Does McVitie's Marie Biscuits contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 13 listed ingredients.
Does McVitie's Marie Biscuits contain added sugar?
Its ingredient list includes liquid glucose, invert sugar syrup.
What are healthier alternatives to McVitie's Marie 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 Marie Biscuits (1.2).
McVitie's Marie Biscuits vs Nafed Oats Cookies: which is healthier?
McVitie's Marie Biscuits scores 1.2 on TIRS and Nafed Oats Cookies scores 3.4, so Nafed Oats Cookies rates higher. McVitie's Marie Biscuits lists 13 ingredients and Nafed Oats Cookies lists 1.
What is the barcode of McVitie's Marie Biscuits?
The barcode (GTIN) of McVitie's Marie Biscuits is 8906033742158.
What is in the TruthIn report for McVitie's Marie 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.