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McVitie's Penguin Original 8 x (196.8g)
Milk chocolate covered biscuit bars filled with chocolate cream
McVitie's Penguin Original 8 x (196.8g) by McVitie's provides 521 kcal per 100 g, with 40 g of sugars and 5.3 g of protein. That is 17% 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 Milk chocolate biscuits category and comes in a 196,8 g e (8 * 24,6 g) pack. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 24,6 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 521 kcal | 128 kcal | 500 | |
| Total fat | 27.1 g | 6.7 g | 9% | 24.8 +9% |
| Saturated fat | 15.5 g | 3.8 g | 19% | 13.4 +16% |
| Carbohydrates | 62.5 g | 15.4 g | 6% | 61.6 |
| Total sugars | 40 g | 9.8 g | 34.3 +17% | |
| Added sugars | 22.6 g | 5.6 g | 11% | 26.9 −16% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.5 g | 0.6 g | 2% | 2.8 −12% |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 1.3 g | 3% | 6.7 −21% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 0.5 −54% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 361 Milk chocolate biscuits products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other milk chocolate biscuits
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Farine de _blé_, chocolat au lait (27%) [Sucre, beurre de cacao, masse de cacao, _lait_ écrémé, _lactosérum_ séché, graisse butyrique (_beurre_), graisse végétale, émulsifiants (lécithine de _soja_, E476), arôme naturel], sucre, huile végétale, Sirop de glucose-fructose, poudre de cacao réduite en graisse, carbonate de calcium, agents de levage (bicarbonate de sodium, bicarbonate d'ammonium), arômes naturels, sel.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 196,8 g e (8 * 24,6 g)
- Serving size
- 24,6 g
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianNo artificial flavorsGreen DotNo hydrogenated fatsTerracycle
- Sold in
- France
- Barcode
- 5000168187280
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in McVitie's Penguin Original 8 x (196.8g)?
McVitie's Penguin Original 8 x (196.8g) contains 521 kcal per 100 g and about 128 kcal per serving (24,6 g).
How much sugar is in McVitie's Penguin Original 8 x (196.8g)?
McVitie's Penguin Original 8 x (196.8g) has 40 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is McVitie's Penguin Original 8 x (196.8g) 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 Penguin Original 8 x (196.8g) vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does McVitie's Penguin Original 8 x (196.8g) 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 14, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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