Digestive the original by McVitie's

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Digestive the original

by McVitie's 250 g in Biscuits Barcode 5000396037944
Nutri-Score
Bad nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Digestive the original by McVitie's provides 483 kcal per 100 g, with 16 g of sugars and 6.9 g of protein. That is 44% 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 250 g pack. Contains: gluten.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
21 g · High
Saturated fat
10 g · High
Sugars
16 g · Moderate
Salt
1.3 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 483 kcal 457 +6%
Total fat 21 g 20.3
Saturated fat 10 g 8.8 +13%
Carbohydrates 62.9 g 64
Total sugars 16 g 28.6 −44%
Added sugars 15 g 18.5 −19%
Dietary fiber 2.9 g 3.5 −17%
Protein 6.9 g 6.8
Salt 1.3 g 0.7 +87%

Category average across 23209 Biscuits products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other biscuits

Calories higher 33%
Sugars lower 12%
Salt higher 7%
Saturated fat higher 38%
Protein top 40%
Fiber top 55%

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

Ingredients

Wheat Flour, Palm Oil, Wholemeal Wheat Flour, Sugar, Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Malic Acid, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Salt

Contains palm oilMaybe veganVegetarian
Allergens
Gluten

Additives 5

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

Product details

Quantity
250 g
Labels & certifications
No colorings
Sold in
France, Spain
Barcode
5000396037944

Prices reported by shoppers

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Recipe & label changes

  1. September 18, 2026
    • Pack size: 250g → 250 g
    • NOVA group: — → 4
    • Calories: 481 → 483
    • Fat: 21.3 → 21
    • Saturated fat: 10.1 → 10
    • Sugars: 16.5 → 16
    • Protein: 7.1 → 6.9
    • Fiber: — → 2.9

Changes to this product's label data recorded since Foodmetria started tracking it.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Digestive the original?

Digestive the original contains 483 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Digestive the original?

Digestive the original has 16 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Digestive the original 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.

What allergens does Digestive the original contain?

According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 18, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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