McVitie's Digestives The Original

by United Biscuits in Biscuits Barcode 5000168199474
Nutri-Score
Bad nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

McVitie's Digestives The Original by United Biscuits provides 481 kcal per 100 g, with 16.6 g of sugars and 7.2 g of protein. That is 42% 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. Contains: gluten, milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
21.3 g · High
Saturated fat
10.1 g · High
Sugars
16.6 g · Moderate
Salt
1.3 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 481 kcal 457 +5%
Total fat 21.3 g 20.3 +5%
Saturated fat 10.1 g 8.8 +14%
Carbohydrates 62.9 g 64
Total sugars 16.6 g 28.6 −42%
Added sugars 8.9 g 18.5 −52%
Dietary fiber 3.6 g 3.5
Protein 7.2 g 6.8 +6%
Salt 1.3 g 0.7 +87%

Category average across 23209 Biscuits products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other biscuits

Calories higher 34%
Sugars lower 13%
Salt higher 7%
Saturated fat higher 35%
Protein top 32%
Fiber top 37%

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

Ingredients

Flour (54%) (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin)t Vegetable Oil (Palm), Wholemeal Wheat Flour (16%), Sugar, Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Malic Acid, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Salt, Dried Skimmed Milk.

Contains palm oilNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
GlutenMilk

Additives 5

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

Product details

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France
Barcode
5000168199474

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in McVitie's Digestives The Original?

McVitie's Digestives The Original contains 481 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in McVitie's Digestives The Original?

McVitie's Digestives The Original has 16.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is McVitie's 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.

Is McVitie's Digestives The Original vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does McVitie's Digestives The Original contain?

According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 18, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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