McVitie's Gold vs Viennese thins
Overall, Viennese thins 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 | Viennese thins |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | e |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 516 kcal | 533 kcal |
| Fat | 26.3 g | 30.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 21 g | 17.7 g |
| Sugars | 47.8 g | 32.8 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 1.5 g |
| Protein | 5 g | 5.1 g |
| Additives | 10 | 1 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk, Soybeans | Gluten, Milk, Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- McVitie's Gold has 13% less fat (26.3 g vs 30.1 g).
- Viennese thins has 16% less saturated fat (17.7 g vs 21 g).
- Viennese thins has 31% less sugar (32.8 g vs 47.8 g).
- McVitie's Gold has no salt, while Viennese thins has 0.7 g.
- Viennese thins has 60% more fiber (1.5 g vs 0.6 g).
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
Viennese thins
Wheat Flour (_Wheat_ Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin). Butter (_Milk_) (27%), Milk Chocolate (25%) [Sugar. Cocoa Butter, Dried Whole _Milk_, Cocoa Mass. Whey Powder (_Milk_). Dried Skimmed _Milk_. Emulsifier (_Soya_ Lecithins)), Sugar, Cornflour. Salt. Flavouring _Milk_ Chocolate contains: Cocoa solids 25% minimum, Milk solids 14% minimum
FAQ
Which is healthier: McVitie's Gold or Viennese thins?
Overall, Viennese thins 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 533 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Viennese thins has less sugar: 32.8 g versus 47.8 g per 100 g.