McVitie's
McVitie's Wholewheat Marie Biscuits
About McVitie's Wholewheat Marie Biscuits
McVitie's Wholewheat Marie Biscuits is made by McVitie's and sits in the Plain Sweet Biscuits category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906033741595. 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 1.7 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Poor". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 11 ingredients, starting with malt extract, 223, 471.
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 plain sweet biscuits before you buy.
Quick facts
- Product
- McVitie's Wholewheat Marie Biscuits
- Brand
- McVitie's
- Category
- Plain Sweet Biscuits
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906033741595
- TIRS rating
- 1.7 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 11
Ingredients (11)
malt extract, 223, 471, 322, calcium carbonate, 500(ii), 1101(ii), invert sugar syrup, 1101(i), sulphite, 503(ii)
Compare with similar plain sweet biscuits
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| McVitie's Wholewheat Marie Biscuits (this product) | 1.7 | 4 | 11 |
| 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 Wholewheat Marie Biscuits healthy?
McVitie's Wholewheat Marie Biscuits has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 1.7 out of 5 ("Poor"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is McVitie's Wholewheat Marie Biscuits ultra-processed?
Yes. McVitie's Wholewheat 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 Wholewheat Marie Biscuits?
McVitie's Wholewheat Marie Biscuits lists 11 ingredients: malt extract, 223, 471, 322, calcium carbonate, 500(ii), 1101(ii), invert sugar syrup, 1101(i), sulphite, 503(ii).
Does McVitie's Wholewheat Marie Biscuits contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 11 listed ingredients.
Does McVitie's Wholewheat Marie Biscuits contain added sugar?
Its ingredient list includes invert sugar syrup.
What are healthier alternatives to McVitie's Wholewheat 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 Wholewheat Marie Biscuits (1.7).
McVitie's Wholewheat Marie Biscuits vs Nafed Oats Cookies: which is healthier?
McVitie's Wholewheat Marie Biscuits scores 1.7 on TIRS and Nafed Oats Cookies scores 3.4, so Nafed Oats Cookies rates higher. McVitie's Wholewheat Marie Biscuits lists 11 ingredients and Nafed Oats Cookies lists 1.
What is the barcode of McVitie's Wholewheat Marie Biscuits?
The barcode (GTIN) of McVitie's Wholewheat Marie Biscuits is 8906033741595.
What is in the TruthIn report for McVitie's Wholewheat 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.