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McVitie's Gold
McVitie's Gold by McVitie's provides 519 kcal per 100 g, with 47.5 g of sugars and 4.9 g of protein. That is 67% more sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Biscuits category. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 bar (18.3 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 519 kcal | 95 kcal | 457 +14% | |
| Total fat | 26.2 g | 4.8 g | 6% | 20.3 +29% |
| Saturated fat | 20.8 g | 3.8 g | 19% | 8.8 +136% |
| Carbohydrates | 65 g | 11.9 g | 4% | 64 |
| Total sugars | 47.5 g | 8.7 g | 28.6 +67% | |
| Added sugars | 16.1 g | 3 g | 6% | 18.5 −13% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.6 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 3.5 −84% |
| Protein | 4.9 g | 0.9 g | 2% | 6.8 −28% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 23243 Biscuits products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other biscuits
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Caramel Ravour Coating (70%) [Sugar, Vegetable Oil (Palm), Dried Whole Millk, Dried Skimmed Millk, Lactose (Milk), Glucose Syrup, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), Colours (Carotenes, Paprika Extract), Natural Flavouring), Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Sugar, Vegetable Oil (Palm), Crisped Rice /Rice Flour, Wheat Flour, Sugar, Barley Malt Flour, Salt, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)), Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup, Raising Agents (Sadium Bicarbonate, Ammonium (18.3g) 74 398 19 4.8g 3.9g 11.99 8.89 0.19 1.0g 0.08g Bicarbonate, Tartanic Acid, Malic Acid), Salt.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 bar (18.3 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000168218700
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in McVitie's Gold?
McVitie's Gold contains 519 kcal per 100 g and about 95 kcal per serving (1 bar (18.3 g)).
How much sugar is in McVitie's Gold?
McVitie's Gold has 47.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is McVitie's Gold healthy?
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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