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Digestives

by McVitie's 8.8 oz in Biscuits and crackers Barcode 0059290311426

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Ultra-processed food

Digestives by McVitie's is listed in the Biscuits and crackers category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It comes in a 8.8 oz pack. Contains: gluten, milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat

20 g · High

Saturated fat

10 g · High

Salt

4.4 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 2 biscuits (30 g)

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving	% DV*	Category avg
Total fat	20 g	6 g	8%	16.9 +18%
Saturated fat	10 g	3 g	15%	5.2 +93%
Carbohydrates	63.3 g	19 g	7%	56.7 +12%
Added sugars	13.3 g	4 g	8%	4 +229%
Dietary fiber	3.3 g	1 g	4%	5 −33%
Protein	6.7 g	2 g	4%	10.7 −38%
Salt	4.4 g	1.3 g		1.7 +161%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 77 Biscuits and crackers products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from April 2019. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other biscuits and crackers

Salt

higher 4%

Saturated fat

higher 21%

Protein

top 86%

Fiber

top 60%

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

Ingredients

Wheat flour, palm oil, whole wheat flour, sugar, invert sugar, leavening (malic acid, sodium bicarbonate and ammonium bicarbonate), salt, skim milk, calcium sulfate, reduced iron, nicotinamyde, thiamine hydrochloride.

Contains palm oilNot vegan

Allergens: GlutenMilk

Additives 5

E296 - Malic acid

E500 - Sodium carbonates

Stabiliser

E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate

Stabiliser

E503 - Ammonium carbonates

E503ii - Ammonium hydrogen carbonate

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

Product details

Quantity: 8.8 oz
Serving size: 2 biscuits (30 g)
Labels & certifications: No GMOsNon GMO project
Sold in: United States, world
Barcode: 0059290311426

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Frequently asked questions

Is Digestives healthy?

It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Digestives vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Digestives contain?

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

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated January 2, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.