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Digestives
Digestives by McVitie's provides 483 kcal per 100 g, with 15.1 g of sugars and 7 g of protein. That is 47% 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. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 14.7g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 483 kcal | 71 kcal | 457 +6% | |
| Total fat | 21.3 g | 3.1 g | 4% | 20.3 +5% |
| Saturated fat | 10.1 g | 1.5 g | 8% | 8.8 +15% |
| Carbohydrates | 63.9 g | 9.4 g | 3% | 64 |
| Total sugars | 15.1 g | 2.2 g | 28.6 −47% | |
| Added sugars | 8.7 g | 1.3 g | 3% | 18.5 −53% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.7 g | 0.5 g | 2% | 3.5 +6% |
| Protein | 7 g | 1 g | 2% | 6.8 |
| Salt | 1.3 g | 0.2 g | 0.7 +88% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 23243 Biscuits products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other biscuits
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Flour (54%) (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Vegetable Oil (Palm), Wholemeal Wheat Flour (16%), Sugar, Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Malic Acid, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Salt, Dried Skimmed Milk. or allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 14.7g
- Sold in
- France, United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000168195506
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Digestives?
Digestives contains 483 kcal per 100 g and about 71 kcal per serving (14.7g).
How much sugar is in Digestives?
Digestives has 15.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate 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. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 14, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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