MCVITIE'S, ORIGINAL DIGESTIVE WHEAT BISCUITS
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
Buy on AmazonVitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Niacin | 0 MG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 67 MG | 5% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Sodium, Na | 533 MG | 23% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of dietary fiber (3.3g per 100g).
- Good source of Sodium, Na (23% DV).
About MCVITIE'S, ORIGINAL DIGESTIVE WHEAT BISCUITS
The original digestive wheat biscuit from McVitie's, the British biscuit brand that popularized this style worldwide. Made from a blend of wheat flour and whole wheat flour with palm oil, sugar, invert sugar, leavening agents, and skim milk. Fortified with calcium sulfate, reduced iron, niacin, and thiamine. Per 100 g it delivers 467 calories, 6.7 g of protein, 66.7 g of carbohydrates, 20 g of fat, and 3.3 g of fiber. The combination of palm oil and sugar gives these biscuits their characteristic crumbly, slightly sweet texture. A classic accompaniment to tea; often used as a cheesecake crust base in British baking. Contains wheat and dairy. The fortification with iron and B vitamins adds modest nutritional value.
Ingredients
WHEAT FLOUR, PALM OIL, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, INVERT SUGAR, LEAVENING (MALIC ACID, SODIUM BICARBONATE AND AMMONIUM BICARBONATE), SALT, SKIM MILK, CALCIUM SULFATE, REDUCED IRON, NICOTINAMYDE, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE.
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in MCVITIE'S, ORIGINAL DIGESTIVE WHEAT BISCUITS include Sodium, Na (23% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 467 calories per 100 grams, MCVITIE'S, ORIGINAL DIGESTIVE WHEAT BISCUITS gets 6% of its calories from protein, 57% from carbohydrates, and 39% from fat. This is energy-dense, similar to nuts, oils, and concentrated foods.
Compare MCVITIE'S, ORIGINAL DIGESTIVE WHEAT BISCUITS
See how MCVITIE'S, ORIGINAL DIGESTIVE WHEAT BISCUITS compares to other foods in terms of nutrition:
- MCVITIE'S, ORIGINAL DIGESTIVE WHEAT BISCUITS vs BAKE SHOP, TOFFEE ALMOND COOKIES
- MCVITIE'S, ORIGINAL DIGESTIVE WHEAT BISCUITS vs BAKE SHOP, OATMEAL CRANBERRY COOKIES
- MCVITIE'S, ORIGINAL DIGESTIVE WHEAT BISCUITS vs KIMBERLEY'S BAKESHOPPE, SUGAR COOKIES
- MCVITIE'S, ORIGINAL DIGESTIVE WHEAT BISCUITS vs MARCHE DE PARIS, AUTHENTIC FRENCH MACARONS
More in Cookies & Biscuits
Browse all foods in the Cookies & Biscuits category to compare nutrition facts and find the best options for your diet.