Penguin Bar, Original
Penguin Bar, Original by McVitie's provides 520 kcal per 100 g, with 40 g of sugars and 4 g of protein. That is 14% less 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 Chocolate candies category. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 bar (25 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 520 kcal | 130 kcal | 510 | |
| Total fat | 28 g | 7 g | 9% | 31.6 −11% |
| Saturated fat | 16 g | 4 g | 20% | 19.4 −17% |
| Carbohydrates | 64 g | 16 g | 6% | 56.5 +13% |
| Total sugars | 40 g | 10 g | 46.4 −14% | |
| Dietary fiber | 4 g | 1 g | 4% | 4.5 −11% |
| Protein | 4 g | 1 g | 2% | 6.5 −38% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 0.3 −32% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 7361 Chocolate candies products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from April 2019. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other chocolate candies
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Compound coating [sugar, cocoa butter, chocolate, skim milk, whey, butter oil, vegetable shortening (contains one or more of the following: shea oil, sal oil, palm oil), soy lecithin, natural flavor], wheat flour, sugar, palm oil, glucose syrup, cocoa processed with alkali, leavening (ammonium bicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate), natural flavor, salt, calcium carbonate, calcium sulfate, reduced iron, nicotinamide, thiamine hydrochloride.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 6
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 bar (25 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0059290312577
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Penguin Bar, Original?
Penguin Bar, Original contains 520 kcal per 100 g and about 130 kcal per serving (1 bar (25 g)).
How much sugar is in Penguin Bar, Original?
Penguin Bar, Original has 40 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Penguin Bar, Original 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 Bar, Original vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Penguin Bar, Original 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 June 19, 2021. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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