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McVitie's Digestive original
McVitie's Digestive original 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 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Biscuits category and comes in a 400 gram pack. Contains: gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 15 gram
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 483 kcal | 72 kcal | 457 +6% | |
| Total fat | 21.3 g | 3.2 g | 4% | 20.3 +5% |
| Saturated fat | 10.1 g | 1.5 g | 8% | 8.8 +15% |
| Carbohydrates | 63.6 g | 9.5 g | 3% | 64 |
| Total sugars | 15.1 g | 2.3 g | 28.5 −47% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 18.5 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.7 g | 0.6 g | 2% | 3.5 +6% |
| Protein | 7 g | 1.1 g | 2% | 6.8 |
| Salt | 1.3 g | 0.2 g | 0.7 +88% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 23295 Biscuits products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other biscuits
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Bloem 55% (tarwebloem, calcium, ijzer, niacine, thiamine). plantaardige olie (palm), volkoren tarwemeel 16%, suiker, rijsmiddelen (natriumcarbonaten, appelzuur, ammoniumcarbonaten), invertstuikerstroop, zout. Kan sporen bevatten van melk. Voor allergenen, inclusief glutenbevattende granen, zie vetgedrukte ingrediënten.
- Allergens
- Gluten
- May contain traces
- Milk
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 400 gram
- Serving size
- 15 gram
- Labels & certifications
- Vegetarian
- Sold in
- Netherlands
- Barcode
- 5000396045802
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in McVitie's Digestive original?
McVitie's Digestive original contains 483 kcal per 100 g and about 72 kcal per serving (15 gram).
How much sugar is in McVitie's Digestive original?
McVitie's Digestive original has 15.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is McVitie's Digestive original healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does McVitie's Digestive 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 July 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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