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Digestives Gold
Digestives Gold by McVitie's provides 516 kcal per 100 g, with 29 g of sugars and 5.2 g of protein. That is 10% more sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Digestives covered with chocolate category and comes in a 232 grams pack. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 15.5 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 516 kcal | 80 kcal | 494 +5% | |
| Total fat | 26.5 g | 4.1 g | 5% | 23.4 +13% |
| Carbohydrates | 62.6 g | 9.7 g | 4% | 62.2 |
| Total sugars | 29 g | 4.5 g | 26.3 +10% | |
| Added sugars | 16.9 g | 2.6 g | 5% | 18.8 −10% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.6 g | 0.4 g | 1% | 3.9 −34% |
| Protein | 5.2 g | 0.8 g | 2% | 7 −26% |
| Salt | 6.2 g | 1 g | 0.8 +672% |
*% 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), Caramel Flavour Coating (28%) [Sugar, Vegetable Fats (Palm, Shea), Caramel Powder (Dried Skimmed Milk, Dried Whey (Milk) Sug Milk Fat, Natural Flavouring), Emulsifiers (Lecithin, E471), Salt, Colours mation (Paprika Extract, Lutein), Natural Flavourings], Palm Oil, Wholemeal Wheat Flour (9%), Sugar, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Malic Acid, Ammonium Bicarbonate), salt. For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. May also contain Soya.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
- May contain traces
- Soybeans
Additives 10
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 232 grams
- Serving size
- 15.5 g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000168002033
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Digestives Gold?
Digestives Gold contains 516 kcal per 100 g and about 80 kcal per serving (15.5 g).
How much sugar is in Digestives Gold?
Digestives Gold has 29 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Digestives Gold healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Digestives Gold vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Digestives Gold contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. It may also contain traces of soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 12, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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