Dark Chocolate Round

by McVitie's in Chocolate biscuits Barcode 5000168009001
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
e
Environmental impact estimate

Dark Chocolate Round by McVitie's provides 479 kcal per 100 g, with 39.7 g of sugars and 5.8 g of protein. That is 30% more 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

Fat
27.3 g · High
Saturated fat
16.5 g · High
Sugars
39.7 g · High
Salt
0.3 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 biscuit (12.1 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 479 kcal 58 kcal 483
Total fat 27.3 g 3.3 g 4% 23 +18%
Saturated fat 16.5 g 2 g 10% 11.4 +46%
Carbohydrates 57 g 6.9 g 3% 61.1 −7%
Total sugars 39.7 g 4.8 g 30.6 +30%
Added sugars 52.3 g 6.3 g 13% 23.4 +124%
Dietary fiber 5.8 g 0.7 g 3% 3.9 +48%
Protein 5.8 g 0.7 g 1% 6.8 −15%
Salt 0.3 g 0 g 0.6 −60%

*% 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

Calories lower 36%
Sugars higher 15%
Salt lower 16%
Saturated fat higher 12%
Protein top 73%
Fiber top 16%

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

Ingredients

Dark Chocolate (63%) [Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Butter Oil (Milk), Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), Flavouring), Wheat Flour, Caramel Filling (14%) [Maltodextrin, Sugar, Palm Fat, Humectants (Glycerol, Sorbitol), Invert Sugar Syrup, Dried Whole Milk, Cream (Milk), Dried Skimmed Milk, Salt, Emulsifiers (E471, Soya Lecithin), Flavourings (contains Milk), Raising Agent (Ammonium Bicarbonate)], Sugar, Palm Oil, Raising Agents (Ammonium Bicarbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Disodium Diphosphate), Invert Sugar Syrup, Salt, Dried Whey (Milk), Dried Whole Milk, Flour Treatment Agent (Sodium Metabisulphite), Flavouring.

Contains palm oilNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
GlutenMilkSoybeans

Additives 12

High overexposure risk
E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant
High overexposure risk

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

Product details

Serving size
1 biscuit (12.1 g)
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5000168009001

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Dark Chocolate Round?

Dark Chocolate Round contains 479 kcal per 100 g and about 58 kcal per serving (1 biscuit (12.1 g)).

How much sugar is in Dark Chocolate Round?

Dark Chocolate Round has 39.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Dark Chocolate Round 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 Round vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Dark Chocolate Round 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 3, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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