Direktive Biscuits by McVitie's

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Direktive Biscuits

by McVitie's 250g in Biscuits Barcode 5000396033373

Weizenkekse

Nutri-Score
Bad nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Direktive Biscuits by McVitie's provides 483 kcal per 100 g, with 16.8 g of sugars and 6.9 g of protein. That is 41% 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 250g pack. Contains: gluten.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
21.3 g · High
Saturated fat
10.3 g · High
Sugars
16.8 g · Moderate
Salt
1.5 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 483 kcal 457 +6%
Total fat 21.3 g 20.3 +5%
Saturated fat 10.3 g 8.8 +17%
Carbohydrates 62.7 g 64
Total sugars 16.8 g 28.6 −41%
Added sugars 4 g 18.5 −78%
Dietary fiber 3.4 g 3.5
Protein 6.9 g 6.8
Salt 1.5 g 0.7 +113%

Category average across 23209 Biscuits products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other biscuits

Calories higher 33%
Sugars lower 13%
Salt higher 5%
Saturated fat higher 35%
Protein top 40%
Fiber top 41%

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

Ingredients

Mehl (55 %) (Weizenmehl, Calciumcarbonat), pflanzliches Öl (Palm), Vollkornweizenmehl (26 %), Zucker, Invertzuckersirup, Backtriebmittel (Natriumcarbonate, Apfelsäure, Ammoniumcarbonate). Salz. Kann enthalten: _Milch_

Contains palm oilMaybe veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
Gluten
May contain traces
Milk

Additives 3

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

Product details

Quantity
250g
Sold in
Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland
Barcode
5000396033373

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Direktive Biscuits?

Direktive Biscuits contains 483 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Direktive Biscuits?

Direktive Biscuits has 16.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Direktive Biscuits 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 Direktive Biscuits 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 14, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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