Digestives

Packaged product Repas et plats Sainsbury's

Digestives contains 467 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 biscuit, 15 g (15 g) provides about 70 kcal.

Roughly 57 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 37 % from fat and 6 % from protein (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in repas et plats on FoodFactly, where the median is 237 kcal per 100 g across 25 570 products.

100 g provides 2 029 280 % of the Daily Value for iodine, 63 % of the Daily Value for manganèse and 33 % of the Daily Value for Vitamine E.

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Digestives by Sainsbury's, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
467kcal per 100 g
6,7 gprotein
66 gcarbohydrates
19,3 gfat
70kcal in serving, 1 biscuit, 15 g (15 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 467 kcal
Total fat L 19,3 g 25 %
Saturated fat L 8,7 g 43 %
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0 %
Sodium L 471 mg 20 %
Total carbohydrates L 66 g 24 %
Dietary fiber L 20,7 g 74 %
Total sugars L 16 g
Added sugars L 2,4 g 5 %
Protein L 6,7 g 13 %
Vitamine A L 0 µg0 %
Vitamine C L 0,17 mg0,2 %
Vitamine D L 0,086 µg0,4 %
Vitamine E L 5 mg33 %
Thiamine (B1) L 0,17 mg14 %
Riboflavine (B2) L 0,004 mg0,3 %
Niacine (B3) L 0,033 mg0,2 %
Acide pantothénique (B5) L 0,32 mg6 %
Vitamine B6 L 0,073 mg4 %
Folate (B9) L 17 µg4 %
Vitamine B12 L 0 µg0 %
Calcium L 18,1 mg1 %
Fer L 1,5 mg8 %
Magnésium L 48,3 mg11 %
Phosphore L 145 mg12 %
Potassium L 185 mg4 %
Zinc L 1,3 mg11 %
Cuivre L 0,19 mg21 %
Manganèse L 1,5 mg63 %
Sélénium L 8,8 µg16 %
Iodine L 3 043 920 µg2 029 280 %

% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.

Nutritional breakdown

Protein: 6 %Carbohydrates: 57 %Fat: 37 %467kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 6 %
  • Carbohydrates 57 %
  • Fat 37 %

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g

Iodine2 029 280 %Manganèse63 %Vitamine E33 %Cuivre21 %Sélénium16 %Thiamine (B1)14 %Phosphore12 %Magnésium11 %Zinc11 %Fer8 %

Nutritional insights

  • Protein6,7 gin the lowest quarter of repas et plats (median 10 g)
  • Fiber20,7 gin the top quarter of repas et plats (median 1,7 g)
  • Sugars16 gin the top quarter of repas et plats (median 2,6 g)
  • Fat19,3 gin the top quarter of repas et plats (median 8,2 g)
  • Saturated fat8,7 gin the top quarter of repas et plats (median 2,7 g)
  • Sodium471 mgabove the median for repas et plats (median 421 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal1,4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water8,2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Sugars and starch (1)
Étoile L39,1 g
Carotenoids (1)
Bêta-carotène L3,3 µg
Other components (2)
Eau L8,2 g
Alcool L0 g

Product details

Brand
Sainsbury's
Barcode
5063334010621
Quantity
400g
Label serving
1 Biscuit (15 g)
Category
Wheatmeal biscuits
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Fortified Wheat Flour (50%) (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin), Palm Oil, Wholemeal Wheat Flour (16%), Sugar, Raising Agents: Sodium Carbonates, Ammonium Carbonates; Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup, Salt.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: Farine de froment (blé)Huile de palmeSucreSel

Similar products

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Digestives The Original Twin Pack McVitie's 483 7 g 63,6 g 21,3 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Digestives?

100 g of Digestives has 467 kcal. Serving, 1 biscuit, 15 g (15 g): about 70 kcal.

How much protein is in Digestives?

Digestives contains 6,7 g of protein per 100 g (13 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1 g in serving, 1 biscuit, 15 g (15 g). About 6 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other repas et plats, that is in the lowest quarter (median 10 g).

How many carbs are in Digestives?

Digestives has 66 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 20,7 g of fiber and 16 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Digestives?

Digestives contains 19,3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8,7 g is saturated (43 % of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Digestives contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iodine (2 029 280 % DV), manganèse (63 % DV), Vitamine E (33 % DV), cuivre (21 % DV) and sélénium (16 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Digestives?

100 g contains 471 mg of sodium, 20 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated 5 mars 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 novembre 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 5063334010621. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 5 mars 2026. Imported 6 novembre 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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