Digestive Biscuits
Refined wheat with added sugar and fat — the fat moderates GI but the load stays high.
FatTonic Facts
Digestive Biscuits · per serving 2 biscuits (30g)
Moderate · is neutral for fat-burning
| Factor | Amount | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 100.0 | |
| Glycemic load | 10 | −22.0 |
| Sugar (g) | 5 | −4.0 |
| Processing | ultra-processed | −24.0 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | +1.6 |
| Protein (g) | 2 | +1.4 |
| Glycemic index | 49 | |
| Carbs (g) | 21 | |
| Fat (g) | 6 |
Score model v1
Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central, record 2616053 (McVitie's: THE ORIGINAL DIGESTIVE WHEAT BISCUITS), public domain, checked 5 Oct 2026.
Glycemic index: 49, the median of two glucose-referenced tests in Table A1 of Atkinson et al., International Tables of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Values: 2008: no. 630 Digestives (UK) 39; no. 631 Digestives (Canada) 59. Opened 28 Oct 2026; the 2021 edition could not be opened. Until 28 Oct 2026 this page used 62, from no recorded source.
Per 100 g (USDA record; serving 30 g): carbs 66.7, sugar 16.7, fiber 3.3, protein 6.7, fat 20 g.
What this means for fat-burning
Why this score: processing (ultra-processed) set it, −24.0 points. Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 2616053.
Being ultra-processed, it is also easy to overeat.
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Among the 200 rated foods
Digestive Biscuits scores 53, rated Moderate. It scores higher than 30% of the 200 rated foods.
Rated foods per band: Avoid 0–19: 11; Poor 20–39: 23; Moderate 40–59: 34; Good 60–79: 45; Excellent 80–100: 87.
Frequently asked questions
Does digestive biscuits spike insulin?
Glycemic load 10 for 2 biscuits (30g); FatTonic Score 53/100 — it is neutral for fat-burning.
Is digestive biscuits good for fat loss?
Moderate (53/100): digestive biscuits is neutral for fat-burning.