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McVitie's Gold
McVitie's Gold by McVitie's provides 516 kcal per 100 g, with 47.8 g of sugars and 5 g of protein. That is 39% more 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 Biscuit with chocolate covering category and comes in a 125g bars x 7 pack. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 bar (18 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 516 kcal | 93 kcal | 495 | |
| Total fat | 26.3 g | 4.7 g | 6% | 24 +10% |
| Saturated fat | 21 g | 3.8 g | 19% | 13.6 +55% |
| Carbohydrates | 64.9 g | 11.7 g | 4% | 60.7 +7% |
| Total sugars | 47.8 g | 8.6 g | 34.4 +39% | |
| Added sugars | 53 g | 9.5 g | 19% | 25 +112% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.6 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 4.5 −87% |
| Protein | 5 g | 0.9 g | 2% | 7 −29% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.5 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 41 Biscuit with chocolate covering products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other biscuit with chocolate covering
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Caramel Flavour Coating (70%) [Sugar, Palm Oil, Drie Whole Milk, Glucose Syrup, Dried Whey (Milk), Dried Skimmed Milk, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), Colours (Carotenes, Paprika Extract), Natural Flavouring), Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Sugar, Palm Oil, Crisped Rice [Rice Flour, Wheat Flour, Sugar, Barley Malt Flour, Salt, Rapeseed Oil, Emulsifier (Sep Lecithin)], Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Ammonium Bicarbonate, Tartaric Acid, Malic Acid), Salt
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 10
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 125g bars x 7
- Serving size
- 1 bar (18 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000168218663
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in McVitie's Gold?
McVitie's Gold contains 516 kcal per 100 g and about 93 kcal per serving (1 bar (18 g)).
How much sugar is in McVitie's Gold?
McVitie's Gold has 47.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is McVitie's Gold 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 Gold vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does McVitie's Gold contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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