McVitie's Gold vs Toffolossus biscuit
Overall, Toffolossus biscuit has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 3 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | McVitie's Gold | Toffolossus biscuit |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | e |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 516 kcal | 541 kcal |
| Fat | 26.3 g | 31.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 21 g | 18.8 g |
| Sugars | 47.8 g | 41.3 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0.9 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | — |
| Protein | 5 g | 5.7 g |
| Additives | 10 | 3 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk, Soybeans | Gluten, Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- McVitie's Gold has 16% less fat (26.3 g vs 31.4 g).
- Toffolossus biscuit has 10% less saturated fat (18.8 g vs 21 g).
- Toffolossus biscuit has 14% less sugar (41.3 g vs 47.8 g).
- McVitie's Gold has no salt, while Toffolossus biscuit has 0.9 g.
- Toffolossus biscuit has 12% more protein (5.7 g vs 5 g).
- Only McVitie's Gold lists: Soybeans.
Ingredients
McVitie's Gold
Caramel Flavour Coating (70%) [Sugar, Palm Oil, Drie Whole Milk, Glucose Syrup, Dried Whey (Milk), Dried Skimmed Milk, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), Colours (Carotenes, Paprika Extract), Natural Flavouring), Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Sugar, Palm Oil, Crisped Rice [Rice Flour, Wheat Flour, Sugar, Barley Malt Flour, Salt, Rapeseed Oil, Emulsifier (Sep Lecithin)], Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Ammonium Bicarbonate, Tartaric Acid, Malic Acid), Salt
Toffolossus biscuit
Milk Chocolate (52%) (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Whole Milk Powder, Cocoa Mass, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin; Natural Vanilla Flavouring), Flour (Wheat Flour (Gluten), Calcium, Brown Sugar (Sugar, Cane Molasses, Colour: Plain Caramel Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Salted Butter (12%) (Milk, Salt), Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup), Salted Caramel Pieces (5%) (Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Salted Butter (Milk, Salt), Coconut Oil, Salt, Natural Flavouring, Colour: Plain Caramel), Chopped Dates (Dates, Rice Flour), Toffee (3%) (Partially Sugar, Salted Butter Inverted Sugar Syrup, Glucose Syrup, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin; Preservative: Potassium Sorbate Sugar), Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Gelling Agent: Pectin (Milk, Salt), Water, Sweetened Condensed Milk (Milk Natural Flavouring (contains Milk)), Nibbed Almonds Rolled Oats (Gluten), Black Treacle (Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup, Cane Molasses), Salt. Milk Choral Colids 34.1% minimum
FAQ
Which is healthier: McVitie's Gold or Toffolossus biscuit?
Overall, Toffolossus biscuit has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
McVitie's Gold has fewer calories: 516 kcal versus 541 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Toffolossus biscuit has less sugar: 41.3 g versus 47.8 g per 100 g.