Digestives the original by McVitie's

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Digestives the original

by McVitie's 360g in Biscuits Barcode 5000168000541
Nutri-Score
Poor nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Digestives the original by McVitie's provides 463 kcal per 100 g, with 6 g of sugars and 6.8 g of protein. That is 79% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Biscuits category and comes in a 360g pack. Contains: gluten.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
23.6 g · High
Saturated fat
11.3 g · High
Sugars
6 g · Moderate
Salt
0.8 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 463 kcal 457
Total fat 23.6 g 20.3 +16%
Saturated fat 11.3 g 8.8 +28%
Carbohydrates 53.6 g 64 −16%
Total sugars 6 g 28.6 −79%
Added sugars 4.9 g 18.5 −74%
Dietary fiber 4.8 g 3.5 +39%
Protein 6.8 g 6.8
Salt 0.8 g 0.7 +21%

Category average across 23209 Biscuits products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other biscuits

Calories lower 48%
Sugars lower 7%
Salt higher 28%
Saturated fat higher 30%
Protein top 40%
Fiber top 22%

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

Ingredients

Flour (55%) (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Palm Oil, Wholemeal Wheat Flour (16%), Sugar, Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Malic Acid, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Salt. May also contain Milk.

Contains palm oilMaybe veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
Gluten
May contain traces
Milk

Additives 5

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

Product details

Quantity
360g
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5000168000541

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Digestives the original?

Digestives the original contains 463 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Digestives the original?

Digestives the original has 6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Digestives the original healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 original contain?

According to the label data it contains: Gluten. It may also contain traces of milk. 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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