Digestives Dark Chocolate

by McVitie's 300 g in Dark chocolate biscuits Barcode 5000396022308
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
e
Environmental impact estimate

Digestives Dark Chocolate by McVitie's provides 495 kcal per 100 g, with 26.4 g of sugars and 6 g of protein. That is 12% 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 Dark chocolate biscuits category and comes in a 300 g pack. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
24.6 g · High
Saturated fat
13.2 g · High
Sugars
26.4 g · High
Salt
0.8 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 495 kcal 491
Total fat 24.6 g 24.1
Saturated fat 13.2 g 12.3 +7%
Carbohydrates 61.1 g 60
Total sugars 26.4 g 30.1 −12%
Added sugars 9.7 g 26.1 −63%
Protein 6 g 6.7 −10%
Salt 0.8 g 0.5 +61%

Category average across 182 Dark chocolate biscuits products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other dark chocolate biscuits

Calories lower 48%
Sugars lower 27%
Salt higher 17%
Saturated fat higher 40%
Protein top 76%

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

Ingredients

Wheat Flour, Dark Chocolate (30%) [Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Vegetable Fats (Palm, Shea), Butter Oil, Cocoa Butter, ORMAT ON scuit) y|Average Quantity Emulsifiers (322, 476), Natural Vanilla per 100 g 2074 kJ 6.0 g 24.3g 12.9 g 61.1 g Flavouring), Palm Oil, Wholemeal Wheat Flour (9%), Sugar, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Acidity regulator (296), Raising Agents (500ii, 503ii), Salt. Contains min. 35% cocoa solid. Contains Milk, Soy, Cereals Containing Gluten and their products. 26.6 g

Contains palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
GlutenMilkSoybeans
May contain traces
GlutenMilkSoybeans

Additives 7

E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
300 g
Sold in
Australia, France
Barcode
5000396022308

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Digestives Dark Chocolate?

Digestives Dark Chocolate contains 495 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Digestives Dark Chocolate?

Digestives Dark Chocolate has 26.4 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 March 17, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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