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Digestives The ORIGINAL
Digestives The ORIGINAL by McVitie's is listed in the Biscuits category. That is 33% 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 comes in a 360g pack. Contains: gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 biscuit (15 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total fat | 21.3 g | 3.2 g | 4% | 20.3 +5% |
| Saturated fat | 9.7 g | 1.5 g | 8% | 8.8 +10% |
| Carbohydrates | 63.1 g | 9.5 g | 3% | 64 |
| Total sugars | 19.2 g | 2.9 g | 28.6 −33% | |
| Added sugars | 4.7 g | 0.7 g | 1% | 18.5 −75% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.9 g | 0.6 g | 2% | 3.5 +12% |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 1.1 g | 2% | 6.8 |
| Salt | 1.3 g | 0.2 g | 0.7 +87% |
*% 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 (55%) (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Vegetable Oil (Palm), Wholemeal Wheat Flour (16%), Sugar, Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Malic Acid, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Salt. For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. May also contain Milk. BY APPOINTMENT TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN BISCUIT MANUFACTURERS UNITED BISCUITS (UIO LIMITED, LONDON FOR SUITABLE FEGETARIAN V Suitable for Vegans 360a4
- 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
- Serving size
- 1 biscuit (15 g)
- Labels & certifications
- Contains palm oil
- Sold in
- France, Germany, Ireland, United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000168036755
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Frequently asked questions
How much sugar is in Digestives The ORIGINAL?
Digestives The ORIGINAL has 19.2 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 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.
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 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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