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Digestive dark chocolate
Digestive dark chocolate by McVitie's provides 496 kcal per 100 g, with 26.6 g of sugars and 6 g of protein. That is 23% 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 Biscuit with chocolate covering category and comes in a 266 g pack. Contains: milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 496 kcal | 495 |
| Total fat | 24.3 g | 24 |
| Saturated fat | 12.9 g | 13.6 −5% |
| Carbohydrates | 61.1 g | 60.7 |
| Total sugars | 26.6 g | 34.4 −23% |
| Added sugars | 15.5 g | 25 −38% |
| Dietary fiber | 4.3 g | 4.5 |
| Protein | 6 g | 7 −14% |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 0.5 +57% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 41 Biscuit with chocolate covering products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other biscuit with chocolate covering
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Flour (39%) (Wheat Flou Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Dark C (30%) [Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Vegetable F Shea),Butter Oil (Milk), Co Butter, Emulsifiers (Soya Lecithin, E476), Natural Flavouring), Vegetable Oil (Palm) Wholeme Wheat Flour (9%), Sugar, Gucose-Fructos Syrup, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate Malic Acid, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Salt.
- Allergens
- MilkSoybeans
Additives 6
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 266 g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000168033877
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Digestive dark chocolate?
Digestive dark chocolate contains 496 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Digestive dark chocolate?
Digestive dark chocolate has 26.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Digestive dark chocolate 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 dark chocolate vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Digestive dark chocolate contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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