View full-size photo · Photo: Open Food Facts contributors, CC BY-SA
Dark Chocolate Digestives
Dark Chocolate Digestives by McVitie's provides 497 kcal per 100 g, with 26.4 g of sugars and 6 g of protein. That is 14% 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 Chocolate biscuits category. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1.0 Biscuit (16.7 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 497 kcal | 83 kcal | 483 | |
| Total fat | 28.1 g | 4.7 g | 6% | 23 +22% |
| Saturated fat | 12.6 g | 2.1 g | 11% | 11.4 +11% |
| Carbohydrates | 61.1 g | 10.2 g | 4% | 61.1 |
| Total sugars | 26.4 g | 4.4 g | 30.6 −14% | |
| Added sugars | 0.4 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 23.4 −98% |
| Dietary fiber | 4.2 g | 0.7 g | 3% | 3.9 +7% |
| Protein | 6 g | 1 g | 2% | 6.8 −12% |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 0.1 g | 0.6 +31% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2634 Chocolate biscuits products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other chocolate biscuits
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Flour, Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin, Dark Chocolate, Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Vegetable Fats, Palm, Shea, Butter Oil, Milk, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifiers, Soya Lecithin, E476, Natural Flavouring, Palm Oil, Wholemeal Wheat Flour, Sugar, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Raising Agents, Sodium Bicarbonate, Malic Acid, Ammonium Bicarbonate, Salt
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 8
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1.0 Biscuit (16.7 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000168001562
Prices reported by shoppers
Loading prices…
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Dark Chocolate Digestives?
Dark Chocolate Digestives contains 497 kcal per 100 g and about 83 kcal per serving (1.0 Biscuit (16.7 g)).
How much sugar is in Dark Chocolate Digestives?
Dark Chocolate Digestives has 26.4 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 May 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
Reviews
Compare & rankings
Healthier alternatives
Best in category →Same category, meaningfully better on at least one measure and no worse on the others. Each card shows what improves.
a NOVA 4 
b NOVA 4 
b NOVA 4 
b NOVA 4 More chocolate biscuits
View all →
e NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4
b NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 More from McVitie's
View all →
e NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4