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Digestives the light one cookies
Digestives the light one cookies by McVitie's provides 453 kcal per 100 g, with 8.7 g of sugars and 7.3 g of protein. That is 70% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Biscuits category and comes in a 250 grams pack. Contains: gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 portion (15 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 453 kcal | 68 kcal | 457 | |
| Total fat | 18.7 g | 2.8 g | 4% | 20.3 −8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.7 g | 0.4 g | 2% | 8.8 −70% |
| Carbohydrates | 60.7 g | 9.1 g | 3% | 64 −5% |
| Total sugars | 8.7 g | 1.3 g | 28.6 −70% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 18.5 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 8 g | 1.2 g | 4% | 3.5 +130% |
| Protein | 7.3 g | 1.1 g | 2% | 6.8 +8% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0 g | 0.7 −76% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 23209 Biscuits products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other biscuits
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Flour (58%) (Wat PER PER Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, 100g BISCUIT 1946 286 464 68 19.1g 2.8g Thiamin), Vegetable Of (Sunflower, Pain, Wholemeal Wheat Flour (16%), dextrose, Sugar, Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup, Raising Agents (Sodium TES 2.8g 0.4g carbonate, Malic Acid, Potassium 61.6g 9.19 Bicarbonate, Ammonium 8.9g 1.3g 7.9g 1.2g Bicarbonate, Starch, Salt, 7.3g 1.19 Emulsifiers (Sunflower Lecithin, 0.66 0.10g E472el Natural Flavouring Potassium Chloride, Magnesium biscuits per pack: 17 Chloride w.mcvities.co.uk for ergens, inducing cereals ten, see ingredients May also com BAKIN
- Allergens
- Gluten
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 250 grams
- Serving size
- 1 portion (15 g)
- Labels & certifications
- Low or no sugarLow sugarReduced sugar30% less sugar
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000168038780
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Digestives the light one cookies?
Digestives the light one cookies contains 453 kcal per 100 g and about 68 kcal per serving (1 portion (15 g)).
How much sugar is in Digestives the light one cookies?
Digestives the light one cookies has 8.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Digestives the light one cookies healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of B (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 the light one cookies contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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