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McVitie's Milk Chocolate Digestive nutrition: sugar, calories, saturated fat, fibre and more
How much sugar is in McVitie's Milk Chocolate Digestive? Each biscuit weighs 17g and contains 5.7g of free sugar. It is moderate in sugar compared with the highest-sugar biscuits, and contains wholegrain ingredients.
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Sugar, calories and saturated fat by portion
The figures below show total sugar, calories and saturated fat for one to four biscuits, and for the full pack.
Single biscuit
1 biscuit
1 biscuit (17g)
5.7g
sugar
90
kcal
2.5g
sat fat
5.7g free sugar. 24% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
2 biscuits
2 biscuits
2 biscuits (34g)
11.4g
sugar
180
kcal
5g
sat fat
11.4g free sugar. 48% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
3 biscuits
3 biscuits
3 biscuits (51g)
17.1g
sugar
270
kcal
7.5g
sat fat
17.1g free sugar. 71% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
4 biscuits
4 biscuits
4 biscuits (68g)
22.8g
sugar
360
kcal
10g
sat fat
22.8g free sugar. 95% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
Full pack
Full pack (20 biscuits)
340g entire pack
114g
sugar
1800
kcal
50g
sat fat
114g free sugar in the full pack. 380% of the adult daily limit of 30g.
Sugar
McVitie's Milk Chocolate Digestive contains 5.7g of free sugar per biscuit. Each biscuit weighs 17g. Three biscuits deliver 17.1g of free sugar and 270 calories. The UK's number one best-selling biscuit by value, the Chocolate Digestive outsells every other biscuit in the country.
All added sugar in Milk Chocolate Digestive counts as free sugar under NHS guidelines. Sugar from jam, chocolate, caramel, fondant or iced toppings all counts in the same way as sugar added to the biscuit dough itself.
At 5.7g per biscuit, Milk Chocolate Digestive is moderate in sugar. Three biscuits deliver 17.1g of free sugar, which is 71 percent of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
Moderate in sugar with 71 percent of the daily limit from three biscuits
McVitie's Milk Chocolate Digestive contains 5.7g of free sugar per biscuit (17g). Three biscuits deliver 17.1g of free sugar, 71 percent of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10 and 90 percent for a child aged 4 to 6. The UK's number one best-selling biscuit by value, the Chocolate Digestive outsells every other biscuit in the country.
NHS recommended daily free sugar limits
Age 4 to 6No more than 19g per day
Age 7 to 10No more than 24g per day
Age 11 and overNo more than 30g per day
Source: NHS. Free sugars include all added sugars and do not include sugars naturally present in whole fruit, vegetables, or milk.
The table below shows 3 biscuits as a percentage of the daily free sugar limit for each age group.
Free sugar as % of daily NHS limit: 3 Milk Chocolate Digestive (17.1g sugar)
Age
Daily limit
3 biscuits
Age 4 to 6
19g
90%
Age 7 to 10
24g
71%
Age 11 and over
30g
57%
Adult
30g
57%
Source: NHS/SACN free sugar guidelines (2015). Red = High (over 75% of daily limit). Amber = Moderate (20 to 74%).
Calories
Each Milk Chocolate Digestive contains 90 calories. Three biscuits deliver 270 calories. The full pack of 20 biscuits contains 1800 calories.
For a child aged 4 to 6, three biscuits represent approximately 19 percent of their estimated daily calorie requirement. The calorie figure alone does not capture the full nutritional picture; the sugar and saturated fat content are equally important to consider.
Calories: Milk Chocolate Digestive by number of biscuits
1 biscuit
90 kcal
2 biscuits
180 kcal
3 biscuits
270 kcal
4 biscuits
360 kcal
90 kcal per biscuit.
Saturated fat
Milk Chocolate Digestive contains 2.5g of saturated fat per biscuit. Three biscuits deliver 7.5g of saturated fat, 38 percent of the adult daily guideline of 20g.
The saturated fat content is moderate for a biscuit. As with most biscuits, the fat comes from vegetable oil used in the dough and any chocolate or cream components.
Recommended daily maximum saturated fat intake
Age 4 to 6No more than 10g per day
Age 7 to 10No more than 13g per day
Age 11 to 17No more than 17g per day
AdultNo more than 20g per day
Source: NHS/SACN dietary fat guidelines. Saturated fat consumption is linked to raised LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular disease risk.
Fibre
Milk Chocolate Digestive contains 0.5g of fibre per biscuit. Three biscuits provide 1.5g of fibre, a small contribution toward the adult daily target of 30g.
The wholegrain ingredients in Milk Chocolate Digestive contribute to its fibre content. Wholegrain biscuits generally provide more fibre per gram than those made from refined flour, though biscuits remain a modest fibre source compared with wholegrain cereals, bread or fruit.
Protein
Milk Chocolate Digestive contains 1.2g of protein per biscuit. Three biscuits provide 3.6g of protein. Biscuits are not a significant protein source; protein in a child's diet comes primarily from dairy, meat, fish, eggs and pulses.
Fibre and protein per biscuit
Fibre0.5g of 30g target
2%
Protein1.2g of 24g target
5%
Adult fibre target: 30g per day (SACN). Child protein target shown: 24g per day (guide for a 7 to 10 year old).
Whole grain and processing
Milk Chocolate Digestive is made with wholegrain ingredients, and falls into NOVA group 4 under the food processing classification system used in nutrition research.
Whole grain
Milk Chocolate Digestive contains wholegrain ingredients, typically wholemeal wheat flour or rolled oats. This contributes to the fibre content at 0.5g per biscuit. Wholegrain biscuits provide more fibre than refined alternatives, though the overall fibre contribution per biscuit remains modest.
Processing (NOVA classification)
Milk Chocolate Digestive falls into NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. This reflects the combination of refined ingredients, added sugar, flavourings, and industrial processing methods used to produce the final product. The NOVA group 4 classification applies to the vast majority of packaged biscuits, regardless of whether they contain wholegrain ingredients.
Salt
Milk Chocolate Digestive contains 0.1g of salt per biscuit. Three biscuits contain 0.3g of salt. Salt is not the primary nutritional concern for most biscuits; the sugar and saturated fat content are more significant.
Frequently asked questions
Each Milk Chocolate Digestive weighs 17g and contains 5.7g of free sugar. Three biscuits deliver 17.1g of free sugar, 71 percent of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
Each Milk Chocolate Digestive contains 2.5g of saturated fat. Three biscuits deliver 7.5g, 38 percent of the adult daily guideline. For a child aged 7 to 10 whose guideline is 13g, three biscuits deliver 58 percent.
A child aged 4 to 6 (19g daily limit) would reach their limit at 4 biscuits. A child aged 7 to 10 (24g limit) would reach their limit at 5 biscuits.
Yes. Milk Chocolate Digestive contains wholegrain ingredients. This is reflected in its fibre content of 0.5g per biscuit, which is higher than comparable biscuits made from refined flour.
Yes. Under the NOVA classification system, Milk Chocolate Digestive falls into group 4, ultra-processed foods. This applies to the majority of packaged biscuits and reflects the combination of refined ingredients, added sugar and industrial processing involved in their manufacture.
At 5.7g per biscuit, Milk Chocolate Digestive is moderate. Plain options like Rich Tea (1.5g) or Digestives (2.8g) contain less, while chocolate-coated, cream-filled or jam-filled biscuits typically contain more.
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Nutrition data from UK product labels and manufacturer nutrition declarations. Daily limits: NHS/SACN free sugar guidelines (2015); SACN dietary fat guidelines; SACN fibre and protein Dietary Reference Values. For guidance only, not medical advice.
