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Digestives The Original Wheat Biscuit
Digestives The Original Wheat Biscuit by McVitie's provides 483 kcal per 100 g, with 15.1 g of sugars and 7 g of protein. That is 47% 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 Biscuits category and comes in a 400 g pack. Contains: gluten, milk, blé, lait.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 14,7 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 483 kcal | 71 kcal | 457 +6% | |
| Total fat | 21.3 g | 3.1 g | 4% | 20.3 +5% |
| Saturated fat | 10.1 g | 1.5 g | 8% | 8.8 +14% |
| Carbohydrates | 63.6 g | 9.3 g | 3% | 64 |
| Total sugars | 15.1 g | 2.2 g | 28.6 −47% | |
| Added sugars | 8.9 g | 1.3 g | 3% | 18.5 −52% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.7 g | 0.5 g | 2% | 3.5 +6% |
| Protein | 7 g | 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
Farine (55%) (farine de blé, calcium, fer, niacine, thiamine), huile de palme, farine de blé complète (16%), sucre, sirop de sucre inverti, poudres à lever (carbonates de sodium, acide malique, carbonates d'ammonium), sel. Pour les allergènes, incluant les céréales contenant du gluten, voir les ingrédients en gras. Peut aussi contenir lait.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkBléLait
- May contain traces
- GlutenMilk
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 400 g
- Serving size
- 14,7 g
- Sold in
- Croatia, France, Germany, Portugal, Switzerland, United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000396037937
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Digestives The Original Wheat Biscuit?
Digestives The Original Wheat Biscuit contains 483 kcal per 100 g and about 71 kcal per serving (14,7 g).
How much sugar is in Digestives The Original Wheat Biscuit?
Digestives The Original Wheat Biscuit has 15.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Digestives The Original Wheat Biscuit 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 Wheat Biscuit contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Blé, Lait. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 4, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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