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Dark chocolate digestives
Dark chocolate digestives by Sainsbury's provides 499 kcal per 100 g, with 24.1 g of sugars and 6.7 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Digestives covered with chocolate 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 | 499 kcal | 494 |
| Total fat | 23.3 g | 23.4 |
| Saturated fat | 11.8 g | 11.5 |
| Carbohydrates | 63.9 g | 62.2 |
| Total sugars | 24.1 g | 26.3 −8% |
| Added sugars | 11.3 g | 18.8 −40% |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 7 −5% |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 0.8 |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 320 Digestives covered with chocolate products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other digestives covered with chocolate
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Folic Acid, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Caramel Fudge Pieces (7%) (Glucose Syrup, Sweetened Condensed Cows' Milk (Cows' Milk, Sugar), Sugar, Palm Oil, Water, Shea Oil, Humectant: Glycerol; Palm Stearin, Maize Starch, Sea Salt, Emulsifier: Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Sugar, Belgian Dark Chocolate Chunks (3.5%) (Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithins; Flavouring), Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Rice Flour, Salt, Flavouring, Malted Barley Flour, Barley Malt Extract.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 00414814
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Dark chocolate digestives?
Dark chocolate digestives contains 499 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Dark chocolate digestives?
Dark chocolate digestives has 24.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Dark chocolate digestives 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 digestives vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Dark chocolate digestives 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 March 5, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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