Digestive biscuits

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Digestive biscuits

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Nutri-ScoreBad nutritional quality
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
479
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
Moderate fatHigh saturated fatHigh sugarModerate salt
Barcode
01149630
Category
Biscuits
Sold in
United Kingdom

At a glance

Digestive biscuits is a product in the category “Biscuits”. It provides 479 kcal (1,982 kJ) per 100 g. It contains 34% less sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 28% more saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 53% more salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 4 additives: E500 - Sodium carbonates, E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate, E503 - Ammonium carbonates, and E503ii - Ammonium hydrogen carbonate. It is sold in United Kingdom.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI*
Energy 1,982 kJ / 479 kcal 24%
Fat 20 g 28%
Saturated fat 9.2 g 46%
Carbohydrates 66 g 25%
Sugars 16 g 18%
Added sugars 6.2 g
Polyols 0 g
Starch 40 g
Fibre 4.6 g 18%
Protein 7.4 g 15%
Salt 0.84 g 14%
Cholesterol 0 mg
Alcohol 0 % vol
Vitamin A 0 µg
Vitamin D 0.09 µg
Vitamin E 4 mg
Vitamin C 0.17 mg
Vitamin B12 0 µg
Calcium 18 mg
Iron 1.5 mg
Magnesium 49 mg
Potassium 189 mg
Zinc 1.3 mg
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 0 %

*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).

Compared with similar products

Median values of 6,363 products in the category “Biscuits”.

Energy +3%
This product: 479 kcal Category median: 465 kcal
Sugars -34%
This product: 16.4 g Category median: 25 g
Fat +5%
This product: 19.9 g Category median: 19 g
Saturated fat +28%
This product: 9.2 g Category median: 7.2 g
Salt +53%
This product: 0.8 g Category median: 0.6 g
Protein +10%
This product: 7.4 g Category median: 6.7 g
Fibre +38%
This product: 4.6 g Category median: 3.3 g

Ingredients

Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Palm Oil, Wholemeal Wheat Flour, Sugar, Raising Agents: Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate, Ammonium Hydrogen Carbonate; Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup, Salt.

Allergens

No allergens declared on the label.

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Digestive biscuits?

Digestive biscuits contains 479 kcal per 100 g.

Is Digestive biscuits vegan?

It is unclear: some ingredients of Digestive biscuits can be of plant or animal origin. Check the package or contact the manufacturer.

Does Digestive biscuits contain palm oil?

Yes, the ingredient list of Digestive biscuits includes palm oil or a palm-derived ingredient.

Which additives does Digestive biscuits contain?

Digestive biscuits contains E500 - Sodium carbonates, E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate, E503 - Ammonium carbonates, and E503ii - Ammonium hydrogen carbonate.

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