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Dark chocolate digestive biscuits
Dark chocolate digestive biscuits by Essential Waitrose provides 498 kcal per 100 g, with 25.7 g of sugars and 6.5 g of protein. That is 15% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Dark chocolate biscuits category. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 498 kcal | 491 |
| Total fat | 23.5 g | 24.1 |
| Saturated fat | 13 g | 12.3 +6% |
| Carbohydrates | 63.1 g | 60 +5% |
| Total sugars | 25.7 g | 30.1 −15% |
| Added sugars | 17.9 g | 26.1 −31% |
| Dietary fiber | 4.1 g | 4.6 −11% |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 6.7 |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.5 +5% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 182 Dark chocolate biscuits products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other dark chocolate biscuits
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), dark chocolate (30%) (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, milk fat, emulsifier (soya lecithin). flavouring), palm oil (certified sustainable), wholemeal wheat flour, sugar, invert sugar syrup, raising agents (sodium carbonates, ammonium carbonates), salt
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169640210
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Dark chocolate digestive biscuits?
Dark chocolate digestive biscuits contains 498 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Dark chocolate digestive biscuits?
Dark chocolate digestive biscuits has 25.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Dark chocolate digestive biscuits healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (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.
Is Dark chocolate digestive biscuits vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Dark chocolate digestive biscuits contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 2, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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