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Digestives – McVitie's – 400grams Barcode:
5941664010187(EAN / EAN-13)
Barcode:
5941664010187(EAN / EAN-13)
Quantity: 400 grams
Packaging: 1 plastic wrap
Brands: McVitie's
Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks, Biscuits and cakes, Biscuits
Labels, certifications, awards: No artificial flavors, Source of fibre, No artificial colors, No artificial colours or flavours
Origin of ingredients: Romania
Countries where sold: Romania
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Health
Nutrition
- Nutri-Score E Lower nutritional quality
⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 0
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- Better score for some fatty fish and oils rich in good fats
- Better score for whole products rich in fiber
- Worse score for products containing a lot of salt or sugar
- Worse score for red meat (compared to poultry)
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- What is the Nutri-Score?
The Nutri-Score is a logo on the overall nutritional quality of products.
The score from A to E is calculated based on nutrients and foods to favor (proteins, fiber, fruits, vegetables and legumes ...) and nutrients to limit (calories, saturated fat, sugars, salt).The score is calculated from the data of the nutrition facts table and the composition data (fruits, vegetables and legumes).
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Negative points: 25/55
- Energy 6/10 points (2039kJ)
Energy intakes above energy requirements are associated with increased risks of weight gain, overweight, obesity, and consequently risk of diet-related chronic diseases.
- Sugar 4/15 points (14.1g)
A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.
- Saturated fat 9/10 points (9.3g)
A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
- Salt 6/20 points (1.25g)
A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Positive points: 1/10
- Fiber 1/5 points (3.4g)
Consuming foods rich in fiber (especially whole grain foods) reduces the risks of aerodigestive cancers, cardiovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes.
- Fruits, vegetables and legumes 0/5 points (0%)
Consuming foods rich in fruits, vegetables and legumes reduces the risks of aerodigestive cancers, cardiovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes.
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- Details of the calculation of the Nutri-Score
⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 0
This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.
Points for proteins are not counted because the negative points greater than or equal to 11.
Nutritional score: 24 (25 - 1)
Nutri-Score: E
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- Nutrient levels
- Fat in moderate quantity (19.8%)
What you need to know
- A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
Recommendation:Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
- Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
- Saturated fat in high quantity (9.3%)
What you need to know
- A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
Recommendation:Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
- Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
- Sugars in high quantity (14.1%)
What you need to know
- A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.
Recommendation:Limit the consumption of sugar and sugary drinks
- Sugary drinks (such as sodas, fruit beverages, and fruit juices and nectars) should be limited as much as possible (no more than 1 glass a day).
- Choose products with lower sugar content and reduce the consumption of products with added sugars.
- Salt in moderate quantity (1.25%)
What you need to know
- A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
- Many people who have high blood pressure do not know it, as there are often no symptoms.
- Most people consume too much salt (on average 9 to 12 grams per day), around twice the recommended maximum level of intake.
Recommendation:Limit the consumption of salt and salted food
- Reduce the quantity of salt used when cooking, and don't salt again at the table.
- Limit the consumption of salty snacks and choose products with lower salt content.
- Fat in moderate quantity (19.8%)
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- Nutrition facts
Nutrition facts As sold
for 100 g / 100 mlCompared to: Biscuits Energy 2,039 kj
(486 kcal)+5% Fat 19.8 g -1% Saturated fat 9.3 g +2% Carbohydrates 67.2 g +5% Sugars 14.1 g -51% Fiber 3.4 g +16% Proteins 8 g +27% Salt 1.25 g +110% Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0 %
Ingredients
- 11 ingredients
Wheat flour (55%), vegetable fat (palm), wholemeal wheat flour (15%), sugar, inverted sugar syrup, raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, malic acid, ammonium bicarbonate), salt
Allergens: Gluten
- Ingredient information
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Wheat flour: 55.0%
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Vegetable fat: 22.5% (estimate)
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— Palm: 22.5% (estimate)
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Whole wheat flour: 15.0%
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Sugar: 3.8% (estimate)
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Invert sugar syrup: < 2% (estimate)
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Raising agent: < 2% (estimate)
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— E500ii: < 2% (estimate)
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— E296: < 2% (estimate)
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— E503ii: < 2% (estimate)
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Salt: < 2% (estimate)
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- Ingredient information
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Food processing
- Ultra-processed foods 1 ultra-processing marker
- Limit ultra-processed foods Limiting ultra-processed foods reduces the risk of noncommunicable chronic diseases
Several studies have found that a lower consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with a reduced risk of noncommunicable chronic diseases, such as obesity, hypertension and diabetes.
Source: Ultra-processed foods increase noncommunicable chronic disease risk
Elements that indicate the product is in the 4 - Ultra processed food and drink products group:
- Ingredient: Invert sugar
Food products are classified into 4 groups according to their degree of processing:
- Unprocessed or minimally processed foods
- Processed culinary ingredients
- Processed foods
- Ultra-processed foods
The determination of the group is based on the category of the product and on the ingredients it contains.
→ Learn more about the NOVA classification
- Limit ultra-processed foods Limiting ultra-processed foods reduces the risk of noncommunicable chronic diseases
Additives
- E296 - Malic acid
Malic acid: Malic acid is an organic compound with the molecular formula C4H6O5. It is a dicarboxylic acid that is made by all living organisms, contributes to the pleasantly sour taste of fruits, and is used as a food additive. Malic acid has two stereoisomeric forms -L- and D-enantiomers-, though only the L-isomer exists naturally. The salts and esters of malic acid are known as malates. The malate anion is an intermediate in the citric acid cycle.
Source: Wikipedia
- E500 - Sodium carbonates
Sodium carbonates (E500) are compounds commonly used in food preparationas leavening agents, helping baked goods rise by releasing carbon dioxidewhen they interact with acids.
Often found in baking soda, they regulate the pH of food, preventing itfrom becoming too acidic or too alkaline. In the culinary world, sodiumcarbonates can also enhance the texture and structure of foods, such asnoodles, by modifying the gluten network.
Generally recognized as safe, sodium carbonates are non-toxic whenconsumed in typical amounts found in food.
- E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate
Sodium hydrogen carbonate, also known as E500ii, is a food additivecommonly used as a leavening agent.
When added to recipes, it releases carbon dioxide gas upon exposure toheat or acids, causing dough to rise and resulting in a light, fluffytexture in baked goods.
It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory authorities whenused in appropriate quantities and poses no significant health risks whenconsumed in typical food applications.
- E503 - Ammonium carbonates
Ammonium carbonate: Ammonium carbonate is a salt with the chemical formula -NH4-2CO3. Since it readily degrades to gaseous ammonia and carbon dioxide upon heating, it is used as a leavening agent and also as smelling salt. It is also known as baker's ammonia and was a predecessor to the more modern leavening agents baking soda and baking powder. It is a component of what was formerly known as sal volatile and salt of hartshorn.
Source: Wikipedia
- E503ii - Ammonium hydrogen carbonate
Ammonium carbonate: Ammonium carbonate is a salt with the chemical formula -NH4-2CO3. Since it readily degrades to gaseous ammonia and carbon dioxide upon heating, it is used as a leavening agent and also as smelling salt. It is also known as baker's ammonia and was a predecessor to the more modern leavening agents baking soda and baking powder. It is a component of what was formerly known as sal volatile and salt of hartshorn.
Source: Wikipedia
Ingredients analysis
- Palm oil
Ingredients that contain palm oil: Palm
- Vegan
No non-vegan ingredients
- Vegetarian
No non-vegetarian ingredients detected
The analysis is based solely on the ingredients listed and does not take into account processing methods.
- Details of the analysis of the ingredients
en: Wheat flour 55%, vegetable fat (palm), wholemeal wheat flour 15%, sugar, inverted sugar syrup, raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, malic acid, ammonium bicarbonate), salt
- Wheat flour -> en:wheat-flour – vegan:yes – vegetarian:yes – ciqual_proxy_food_code:9410 – percent_min:55 – percent:55 – percent_max:55
- vegetable fat -> en:vegetable-fat – vegan:yes – vegetarian:yes – from_palm_oil:maybe – percent_min:15 – percent_max:30
- palm -> en:palm – vegan:yes – vegetarian:yes – from_palm_oil:yes – ciqual_food_code:16129 – percent_min:15 – percent_max:30
- wholemeal wheat flour -> en:whole-wheat-flour – vegan:yes – vegetarian:yes – ciqual_proxy_food_code:9410 – percent_min:15 – percent:15 – percent_max:15
- sugar -> en:sugar – vegan:yes – vegetarian:yes – ciqual_proxy_food_code:31016 – percent_min:0 – percent_max:14.1
- inverted sugar syrup -> en:invert-sugar-syrup – vegan:yes – vegetarian:yes – ciqual_proxy_food_code:31016 – percent_min:0 – percent_max:10
- raising agents -> en:raising-agent – percent_min:0 – percent_max:7.5
- sodium bicarbonate -> en:e500ii – vegan:yes – vegetarian:yes – percent_min:0 – percent_max:7.5
- malic acid -> en:e296 – vegan:yes – vegetarian:yes – percent_min:0 – percent_max:3.75
- ammonium bicarbonate -> en:e503ii – vegan:yes – vegetarian:yes – percent_min:0 – percent_max:2.5
- salt -> en:salt – vegan:yes – vegetarian:yes – ciqual_food_code:11058 – percent_min:0 – percent_max:1.25
Environment
- Green-Score C Moderate environmental impact
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Life cycle analysis
- Average impact of products of the same category: B (Score: 70/100) Category: Biscuit (cookie)
Category: Biscuit (cookie)
- PEF environmental score: 0.34 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
- including impact on climate change: 2.86 kg CO2 eq/kg of product
Stage Impact Agriculture 80.2 % Processing 12.0 % Packaging 3.2 % Transportation 3.2 % Distribution 1.4 % Consumption 0.0 %
Bonuses and maluses
- Origins of ingredients with a high impact Malus: 0
Environmental policy: 0
Transportation: 0
Origin of the product and/or its ingredients % of ingredients Impact Romania 100 %High
- Ingredients that threatens species Malus: -10
Contains palm oil
Tropical forests in Asia, Africa and Latin America are destroyed to create and expand oil palm tree plantations. The deforestation contributes to climate change, and it endangers species such as the orangutan, the pigmy elephant and the Sumatran rhino.
- Missing packaging information for this product Malus: -15
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Green-Score for this product
- Impact for this product: C (Score: 45/100) Product: Digestives – McVitie's – 400grams
Life cycle analysis score: 70
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -25Final score: 45/100
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- Average impact of products of the same category: B (Score: 70/100) Category: Biscuit (cookie)
Carbon footprint
- Equal to driving 1.5 km in a petrol car 286 g CO₂e per 100g of product
The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Biscuit (cookie) (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)
Stage Impact Agriculture 82.7 % Processing 8.0 % Packaging 3.8 % Transportation 4.7 % Distribution 0.7 % Consumption 0.0 %
Packaging
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Transportation
- Origins of ingredients Origins of ingredients with a high impact
Origin of the product and/or its ingredients % of ingredients Impact Romania 100 %High
Threatened species
- Contains palm oil Drives deforestation and threatens species such as the orangutan
Tropical forests in Asia, Africa and Latin America are destroyed to create and expand oil palm tree plantations. The deforestation contributes to climate change, and it endangers species such as the orangutan, the pigmy elephant and the Sumatran rhino.
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