Digestive - Dark Chocolate

by McVitie's 200g in Desert Barcode 5000396037548
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
e
Environmental impact estimate

Digestive - Dark Chocolate by McVitie's provides 496 kcal per 100 g, with 26.6 g of sugars and 6 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Desert category and comes in a 200g pack. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
24.3 g · High
Saturated fat
12.9 g · High
Sugars
26.6 g · High
Salt
0.8 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 serving (16 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 496 kcal 79 kcal 388 +28%
Total fat 24.3 g 3.9 g 5% 17.7 +37%
Saturated fat 12.9 g 2.1 g 11% 8.9 +45%
Carbohydrates 61.1 g 9.8 g 4% 49.2 +24%
Total sugars 26.6 g 4.3 g 29.3 −9%
Added sugars 20.6 g 3.3 g 7% 24 −14%
Dietary fiber 4.3 g 0.7 g 3% 2.3 +86%
Protein 6 g 1 g 2% 6.1
Salt 0.8 g 0.1 g 0.3 +148%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 255 Desert products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other desert

Calories higher 20%
Sugars lower 45%
Salt higher 7%
Saturated fat higher 25%
Protein top 34%
Fiber top 13%

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

Ingredients

Farine (39%) (farine de blé, Calcium, Fer, niacine, Thiamine), Chocolat (30%) [sucre, masse de cacao, graisses végétales (palme, karité), beurre pâtissier (lait), beurre de cacao, émulsifiants (lécithine de soja, E476), arôme naturel], huile végétale (palme), farine de blé complète (9%), sucre, sirop de glucose-fructose, poudres à lever (carbonate de sodium, acide malique, carbonate d'ammonium), sel.

Contains palm oilNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
GlutenMilkSoybeans

Additives 8

E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant

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

Product details

Quantity
200g
Serving size
1 serving (16 g)
Labels & certifications
No artificial flavorsGreen DotNo colorings
Sold in
Belgium, Cyprus, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Switzerland
Barcode
5000396037548

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Digestive - Dark Chocolate?

Digestive - Dark Chocolate contains 496 kcal per 100 g and about 79 kcal per serving (1 serving (16 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: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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