Penguin Original
Packaged product Sucres et desserts McVitie’s
Penguin Original contains 520 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 24.6 g (24,6 g) provides about 128 kcal.
Roughly 49 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 47 % from fat and 4 % from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for sucres et desserts on FoodFactly (518 kcal per 100 g).
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 520 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 27,1 g | 35 % |
| Saturated fat L | 15,5 g | 78 % |
| Sodium L | 100 mg | 4 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 62,5 g | 23 % |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 40 g | |
| Protein L | 5,3 g | 11 % |
% 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 4 %
- Carbohydrates 49 %
- Fat 47 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein5,3 gbelow the median for sucres et desserts (median 6,3 g)
- Sugars40 gin the lowest quarter of sucres et desserts (median 49,2 g)
- Saturated fat15,5 gabove the median for sucres et desserts (median 15,5 g)
- Sodium100 mgin the top quarter of sucres et desserts (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- McVitie’s
- Barcode
- 5000396051247
- Quantity
- 147.6g
- Label serving
- 24.6 g
- Category
- barres chocolat-biscuité
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Milk Chocolate (28%) [Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Milk, Whey, Butter Oil, Vegetable Fat (Shea, Palm), Emulsifier (322, 476), Natural Vanilla Flavouring], Wheat Flour, Cream Filling (23%) [Sugar, Palm Oil, Cocoa Powder, Natural Vanilla Flavouring], Sugar, Palm Oil, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Cocoa Powder, Raising Agent (503ii, 500ii), Salt, Natural Vanilla Flavouring. Contains Milk, Soy, Cereal containing Gluten and their products. May contain Tree nuts and derivatives. Contains min. of 25% cocoa solids and min. of 14% milk solids.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Penguin Original?
100 g of Penguin Original has 520 kcal. Serving, 24.6 g (24,6 g): about 128 kcal.
How much protein is in Penguin Original?
Penguin Original contains 5,3 g of protein per 100 g (11 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1,3 g in serving, 24.6 g (24,6 g). About 4 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sucres et desserts, that is below the median (median 6,3 g).
How many carbs are in Penguin Original?
Penguin Original has 62,5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 40 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Penguin Original?
Penguin Original contains 27,1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 15,5 g is saturated (78 % of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Penguin Original?
100 g contains 100 mg of sodium, 4 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 1 octobre 2022. 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 5000396051247. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 1 octobre 2022. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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