Mcvitie's Digestive

McVitie's Biscuits 959g )}

FOODATEASE SCORE

2/5
Grade D

Limited by:
High sodium (500.0mg per 100g) High sugar (17.6g per 100g) High saturated fat (8.8g per 100g) High calorie density (475.0kcal per 100g)

DAILY LIMIT

50g (5% of packet)

Limit to 50g to stay within saturated fat limits.

12.5%
Sodium
17.6%
Sugar
20%
Sat. Fat
11.9%
Calories

Based on ICMR-NIN 2024 guidelines for Indian adults

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NUTRITION BREAKDOWN

(per 100g)
Calories
475kcal (24%) ⚠️
Sodium
500mg (25%)
Sugar
17.6g (35%)
Sat. Fat
8.8g (40%)
Protein
7.8g
Fiber
6.4g
Carbs
69.8g
Fat
18.2g

INGREDIENT ANALYSIS

Main Ingredients

#1 Refined Wheat Flour (Maida) (50.5%) #2 Wheat Flour (Atta) (18.3%) #3 Edible Vegetable Oil(Palm Sugar #4 Wheat Bran(3.1%)) #5 Invert Sugar Syrup. Raising Agents [INS 500 (ii)

Warnings

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High Sugar

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High Saturated Fat

NOVA Classification Group 4

Ultra-processed foods

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FOODATEASE VERDICT

(The Analysis)
Digestive? More like Indigestive!
"McVitie's Digestives do contain sugar, salt, and fat. It's important to consume them in moderation as part of a balanced diet, especially if you are monitoring your heart health. Overconsumption of foods high in these components can contribute to health risks."
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