Avena

by McVitie's 150 g in Biscuits Barcode 5000168195148
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Avena by McVitie's provides 480 kcal per 100 g, with 23.3 g of sugars and 8.7 g of protein. That is 18% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Biscuits category and comes in a 150 g pack.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
20.7 g · High
Saturated fat
8 g · High
Sugars
23.3 g · High
Salt
0.6 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 piece (15 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 480 kcal 72 kcal 457 +5%
Total fat 20.7 g 3.1 g 4% 20.3
Saturated fat 8 g 1.2 g 6% 8.8 −9%
Carbohydrates 62 g 9.3 g 3% 64
Total sugars 23.3 g 3.5 g 28.6 −18%
Added sugars 32 g 4.8 g 10% 18.5 +73%
Dietary fiber 6.1 g 0.9 g 3% 3.5 +75%
Protein 8.7 g 1.3 g 3% 6.8 +27%
Salt 0.6 g 0.1 g 0.7 −21%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 23209 Biscuits products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other biscuits

Calories higher 36%
Sugars lower 33%
Salt lower 44%
Saturated fat higher 49%
Protein top 16%
Fiber top 16%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

fiocchi d'avena senza glutine (42 %), zucchero, farina integrale di avena senza glutine (17 %), olio di palma, sciroppo di zucchero invertito, agente lievitante (carbonati di sodio), sale.

Contains palm oilMaybe veganVegetarian
May contain traces
EggsMilkNutsSoybeans

Additives 1

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
150 g
Serving size
1 piece (15 g)
Labels & certifications
No glutenNo coloringsNo flavors
Sold in
Italy, United Kingdom
Barcode
5000168195148

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Avena?

Avena contains 480 kcal per 100 g and about 72 kcal per serving (1 piece (15 g)).

How much sugar is in Avena?

Avena has 23.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Avena healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

What allergens does Avena contain?

No allergens are listed in the label data. It may also contain traces of eggs, milk, nuts, soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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