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Digestives classic caramel
Wholemeal biscuits with caramel, covered in milk chocolate
Digestives classic caramel by McVitie's provides 480 kcal per 100 g, with 30.9 g of sugars and 5.6 g of protein. That is 17% more 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 Digestives covered with chocolate category and comes in a 250 g pack. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 16.7 g, 1 biscuit
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 480 kcal | 80 kcal | 494 | |
| Total fat | 21.7 g | 3.6 g | 5% | 23.4 −7% |
| Saturated fat | 11.5 g | 1.9 g | 10% | 11.5 |
| Carbohydrates | 65.5 g | 10.9 g | 4% | 62.2 +5% |
| Total sugars | 30.9 g | 5.2 g | 26.3 +17% | |
| Added sugars | 24.5 g | 4.1 g | 8% | 18.8 +30% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.4 g | 0.4 g | 1% | 3.9 −39% |
| Protein | 5.6 g | 0.9 g | 2% | 7 −20% |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 0.1 g | 0.8 +10% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 320 Digestives covered with chocolate products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other digestives covered with chocolate
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Flour (33%) (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Caramel (24%) [Glucose Syrup, Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk, Vegetable Oil (Palm), Humectant (Glycerine), Salt, Emulsifier (E471)], Milk Chocolate (18%) [Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Dried Skimmed Milk, Dried Whey (Milk), Butter Oil (Milk), Vegetable Fats (Palm, Shea), Emulsifiers (Soya Lecithin, E476), Natural Flavouring), Vegetable Oil (Palm), Wholemeal Wheat Flour (7%), Sugar, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Malic Acid, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Salt.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 10
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 250 g
- Serving size
- 16.7 g, 1 biscuit
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000168024547
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Digestives classic caramel?
Digestives classic caramel contains 480 kcal per 100 g and about 80 kcal per serving (16.7 g, 1 biscuit).
How much sugar is in Digestives classic caramel?
Digestives classic caramel has 30.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Digestives classic caramel 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 classic caramel vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Digestives classic caramel 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 April 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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