Palekar's
Palekar's Butter Lite Cookies
About Palekar's Butter Lite Cookies
Palekar's Butter Lite Cookies is made by Palekar's and sits in the Plain Sweet Biscuits category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906032987116. 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 2.0 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Poor". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 4 ingredients, starting with 500, artificial flavor butterscotch, flavors.
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
- Palekar's Butter Lite Cookies
- Brand
- Palekar's
- Category
- Plain Sweet Biscuits
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906032987116
- TIRS rating
- 2.0 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 4
Ingredients (4)
500, artificial flavor butterscotch, flavors, 503(ii)
Compare with similar plain sweet biscuits
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palekar's Butter Lite Cookies (this product) | 2.0 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 Palekar's Butter Lite Cookies healthy?
Palekar's Butter Lite Cookies has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 2.0 out of 5 ("Poor"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is Palekar's Butter Lite Cookies ultra-processed?
Yes. Palekar's Butter Lite Cookies is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in Palekar's Butter Lite Cookies?
Palekar's Butter Lite Cookies lists 4 ingredients: 500, artificial flavor butterscotch, flavors, 503(ii).
Does Palekar's Butter Lite Cookies contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 4 listed ingredients.
Does Palekar's Butter Lite Cookies contain added sugar?
No sugar or sweetening syrup appears among its 4 listed ingredients.
What are healthier alternatives to Palekar's Butter Lite Cookies?
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 Palekar's Butter Lite Cookies (2.0).
Palekar's Butter Lite Cookies vs Nafed Oats Cookies: which is healthier?
Palekar's Butter Lite Cookies scores 2.0 on TIRS and Nafed Oats Cookies scores 3.4, so Nafed Oats Cookies rates higher. Palekar's Butter Lite Cookies lists 4 ingredients and Nafed Oats Cookies lists 1.
What is the barcode of Palekar's Butter Lite Cookies?
The barcode (GTIN) of Palekar's Butter Lite Cookies is 8906032987116.
What is in the TruthIn report for Palekar's Butter Lite Cookies?
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.