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Digestives Dark chocolate
Digestives Dark chocolate by McVitie's provides 495 kcal per 100 g, with 27.6 g of sugars and 6 g of protein. 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 266 g pack. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 16.7g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 495 kcal | 83 kcal | 494 | |
| Total fat | 24.2 g | 4 g | 5% | 23.4 |
| Saturated fat | 12.8 g | 2.1 g | 11% | 11.5 +12% |
| Carbohydrates | 60.8 g | 10.2 g | 4% | 62.2 |
| Total sugars | 27.6 g | 4.6 g | 26.3 +5% | |
| Added sugars | 17.5 g | 2.9 g | 6% | 18.8 −7% |
| Dietary fiber | 4.2 g | 0.7 g | 3% | 3.9 +8% |
| Protein | 6 g | 1 g | 2% | 7 −14% |
| 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 39% (_Wheat_ Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Plain Chocolate 30% (Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Vegetable Fats (Palm, Sal and/or Shea), Butter Oil (_Milk_), Cocoa Butter, Emulsifiers (_Soya_ Lecithin, E476), Natural Flavouring), Vegetable Oil (Palm), Wholemeal _Wheat_ Flour 9%, Sugar, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Malic Acid, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Salt
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 8
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 266 g
- Serving size
- 16.7g
- Labels & certifications
- SustainableSustainable Palm OilRoundtable on Sustainable Palm OilRSPO Segregated
- Sold in
- France, Spain, United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000168194127
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Digestives Dark chocolate?
Digestives Dark chocolate contains 495 kcal per 100 g and about 83 kcal per serving (16.7g).
How much sugar is in Digestives Dark chocolate?
Digestives Dark chocolate has 27.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Digestives Dark chocolate 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 Dark chocolate vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Digestives Dark chocolate 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 August 7, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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