Digestives

by McVitie's 2 in Chocolate biscuits Barcode 5000168193199
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
e
Environmental impact estimate

Digestives by McVitie's provides 497 kcal per 100 g, with 28.7 g of sugars and 6.6 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Chocolate biscuits category and comes in a 2 pack. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
23.4 g · High
Saturated fat
12.6 g · High
Sugars
28.7 g · High
Salt
0.4 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 serving (16.7 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 497 kcal 83 kcal 483
Total fat 23.4 g 3.9 g 5% 23
Saturated fat 12.6 g 2.1 g 11% 11.4 +11%
Carbohydrates 62.3 g 10.4 g 4% 61.1
Total sugars 28.7 g 4.8 g 30.6 −6%
Added sugars 2.7 g 0.4 g 1% 23.4 −89%
Dietary fiber 3 g 0.5 g 2% 3.9 −23%
Protein 6.6 g 1.1 g 2% 6.8
Salt 0.4 g 0.1 g 0.6 −32%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2636 Chocolate biscuits products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other chocolate biscuits

Calories higher 42%
Sugars lower 38%
Salt lower 34%
Saturated fat higher 44%
Protein top 48%
Fiber top 61%

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

Ingredients

WHEATMEAL BISCUITS COVERED IN MILK CHOCOLATE Ingredients: Flour (39%) (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Milk Chocolate (30% [Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Dried Skimmed Milk, Dried Whey (Milk), Butter Oil(Mik) Vegetable Fats (Sal and/or Shea, Palm), Emulsifiers (Soya Lecithin, E476), Natural Flavouringl Vegetable Oil (Palm), Wholemeal Wheat Flour (9%), Sugar, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Malic Acid, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Salt. allergens ! cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold

Contains palm oilNot vegan
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
2
Serving size
1 serving (16.7 g)
Sold in
France, Ireland
Barcode
5000168193199

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Digestives?

Digestives contains 497 kcal per 100 g and about 83 kcal per serving (1 serving (16.7 g)).

How much sugar is in Digestives?

Digestives has 28.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Digestives 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 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, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 4, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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