McVitie's Rich Tea Classic 2 x vs Parle-G
Overall, McVitie's Rich Tea Classic 2 x has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | McVitie's Rich Tea Classic 2... | Parle-G |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | e |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 459 kcal | 454 kcal |
| Fat | 15.5 g | 13 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g | 6 g |
| Sugars | 20.2 g | 25.5 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g | — |
| Protein | 7 g | 6.9 g |
| Additives | 4 | 5 |
| Allergens | Gluten | Gluten, Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Parle-G has 16% less fat (13 g vs 15.5 g).
- McVitie's Rich Tea Classic 2 x has 75% less saturated fat (1.5 g vs 6 g).
- McVitie's Rich Tea Classic 2 x has 21% less sugar (20.2 g vs 25.5 g).
- McVitie's Rich Tea Classic 2 x has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Parle-G lists: Milk.
Ingredients
McVitie's Rich Tea Classic 2 x
Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Sugar, Vegetable Oil (Sunflower), Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Barley Malt Extract, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Salt.
Parle-G
REFINED WHEAT FLOUR (MAIDA ) - 68%, SUGAR, REFINED PALM OIL, INVERT SUGAR SYRUP# [SUGAR, CITRIC ACID], IODISED SALT, RAISING AGENTS [503 (ii), 500 (ii)], MILK SOLIDS, FLOUR TREATMENT AGENT [1101 (i)] AND EMULSIFIER OF VEGETABLE ORIGIN [472e], CONTAINS ADDED FLAVOUR ( ARTIFICIAL FLAVOURING SUBSTANCES - VANILLA) (D-GLUCOSE, LEVULOSE)
FAQ
Which is healthier: McVitie's Rich Tea Classic 2 x or Parle-G?
Overall, McVitie's Rich Tea Classic 2 x 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?
Parle-G has fewer calories: 454 kcal versus 459 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
McVitie's Rich Tea Classic 2 x has less sugar: 20.2 g versus 25.5 g per 100 g.