Digestive Biscuits with Wheatgerm by Hovis

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Digestive Biscuits with Wheatgerm

by Hovis 250g in Biscuits Barcode 5000137440903
Nutri-Score
Bad nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
c
Environmental impact estimate

Digestive Biscuits with Wheatgerm by Hovis provides 479 kcal per 100 g, with 18.4 g of sugars and 7.5 g of protein. That is 36% 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 Biscuits category and comes in a 250g pack. Contains: gluten, milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
20.2 g · High
Saturated fat
9.4 g · High
Sugars
18.4 g · Moderate
Salt
1.1 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 479 kcal 457 +5%
Total fat 20.2 g 20.3
Saturated fat 9.4 g 8.8 +7%
Carbohydrates 65 g 64
Total sugars 18.4 g 28.6 −36%
Added sugars 16.4 g 18.5 −12%
Dietary fiber 3.4 g 3.5
Protein 7.5 g 6.8 +10%
Salt 1.1 g 0.7 +58%

Category average across 23209 Biscuits products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other biscuits

Calories higher 36%
Sugars lower 17%
Salt higher 13%
Saturated fat higher 40%
Protein top 29%
Fiber top 41%

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

Ingredients

Wheat Flour (with added Calcium, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin), Vegetable Oil (Palm), Sugar, Wheatgerm (5%), Raising Agents: E500, E503; Salt, Dried Whey (Milk), Natural Flavouring. Allergens: Contains gluten and milk. May also contain Soya, Barley, Oats.

Contains palm oilNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
GlutenMilk
May contain traces
GlutenSoybeans

Additives 2

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

Product details

Quantity
250g
Labels & certifications
SustainableSustainable Palm OilRoundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
Sold in
France, United Kingdom
Barcode
5000137440903

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Digestive Biscuits with Wheatgerm?

Digestive Biscuits with Wheatgerm contains 479 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Digestive Biscuits with Wheatgerm?

Digestive Biscuits with Wheatgerm has 18.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Digestive Biscuits with Wheatgerm 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 Digestive Biscuits with Wheatgerm vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Digestive Biscuits with Wheatgerm contain?

According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. It may also contain traces of soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 17, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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