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Penguin
Penguin by McVitie's provides 521 kcal per 100 g, with 40.6 g of sugars and 5.2 g of protein. That is 38% 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 (cookie) snack w chocolate filling category. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 521 kcal | 474 +10% |
| Total fat | 27 g | 22.5 +20% |
| Saturated fat | 15.3 g | 11.1 +37% |
| Carbohydrates | 62.7 g | 60.8 |
| Total sugars | 40.6 g | 29.5 +38% |
| Added sugars | 16.6 g | 19.1 −13% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.5 g | 4.6 −46% |
| Protein | 5.2 g | 6.2 −16% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.5 −69% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 102 Biscuit (cookie) snack w chocolate filling products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other biscuit (cookie) snack w chocolate filling
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
milk chocolate (29%) [sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, dried skimmed milk, dried whey (milk), butter oil (milk), vegetable fats (palm, shea), emulsifiers (soya lecithin, e476), natural flavouring), flour (wheat flour, calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin), sugar, vegetable oil (palm), glucose-fructose syrup, fat reduced cocoa powder, raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate), natural flavouring, salt. for allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 7
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000168034324
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Penguin?
Penguin contains 521 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Penguin?
Penguin has 40.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Penguin 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 Penguin vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Penguin 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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