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Digestives
Digestives by McVitie's provides 481 kcal per 100 g, with 16.5 g of sugars and 7.1 g of protein. That is 33% 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 Shortbread cookies category and comes in a 400 g pack. Contains: gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 481 kcal | 479 |
| Total fat | 21.3 g | 22.7 −6% |
| Saturated fat | 10.1 g | 12.6 −20% |
| Carbohydrates | 62.9 g | 61.8 |
| Total sugars | 16.5 g | 24.7 −33% |
| Added sugars | 15.4 g | 18.3 −16% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5 g | 3 −83% |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 6.6 +8% |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.6 −18% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2205 Shortbread cookies products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other shortbread cookies
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Wheat Flour (55%), Non-Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Palm), Wholemeal Wheat Flour (16%), Sugar, Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Malic Acid, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Salt. Contains: Gluten, May also contain Milk.
- Allergens
- Gluten
- May contain traces
- Milk
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 400 g
- Labels & certifications
- Organic
- Sold in
- France, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000396001730
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Digestives?
Digestives contains 481 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Digestives?
Digestives has 16.5 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.
What allergens does Digestives contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten. It may also contain traces of milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 13, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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