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McVitie's Rich Tea The Light One (Delights)
McVitie's Rich Tea The Light One (Delights) by McVitie's provides 452 kcal per 100 g, with 12.8 g of sugars and 7.2 g of protein. That is 55% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Biscuits category and comes in a 300g pack. Contains: gluten, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 biscuit (8.3 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 452 kcal | 38 kcal | 457 | |
| Total fat | 15.8 g | 1.3 g | 2% | 20.3 −22% |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g | 0.1 g | 1% | 8.8 −83% |
| Carbohydrates | 66.6 g | 5.5 g | 2% | 64 |
| Total sugars | 12.8 g | 1.1 g | 28.6 −55% | |
| Added sugars | 18.8 g | 1.6 g | 3% | 18.5 |
| Dietary fiber | 7.3 g | 0.6 g | 2% | 3.5 +110% |
| Protein | 7.2 g | 0.6 g | 1% | 6.8 +6% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.7 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 23209 Biscuits products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other biscuits
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
flour (wheat flour, calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin), sugar, vegetable oil (sunflower), glucose-fructose syrup, barley malt extract, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, e472e), raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate), salt.
- Allergens
- GlutenSoybeans
Additives 9
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 300g
- Serving size
- 1 biscuit (8.3 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000168124643
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in McVitie's Rich Tea The Light One (Delights)?
McVitie's Rich Tea The Light One (Delights) contains 452 kcal per 100 g and about 38 kcal per serving (1 biscuit (8.3 g)).
How much sugar is in McVitie's Rich Tea The Light One (Delights)?
McVitie's Rich Tea The Light One (Delights) has 12.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is McVitie's Rich Tea The Light One (Delights) healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (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.
What allergens does McVitie's Rich Tea The Light One (Delights) contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 20, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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