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Digestive biscuits vs chocolate cookie for acne

By SpotBite · Sources: 13 studies · one typical serving of each, on its own · Updated 2026-09-16

Digestive biscuits scores 81/100 (GOOD) and chocolate cookie scores 82/100 (GOOD) on SpotBite's Skin Score. They are almost the same for acne-prone skin; neither is a clear winner.

Digestive biscuits 81 GOOD

Digestive biscuits

one serving · 30 g

Chocolate cookie 82 GOOD

Chocolate cookie

one serving · 25 g

Where the gap comes from

Score breakdown, side by side

Digestive biscuitsChocolate cookie
Glycemic (of 50)GL 11.2
−19.9
GL 10.4
−18.6
Dairy (of 25)0 g
0
0 g
0
Inflammation (of 25)2.5 g sat · 0.5 g ω-6
−4.3
3.2 g sat · 0.4 g ω-6
−4.9
Skin Boost (of 25)0 g ω-3 · medium polyphenols
+5
0 g ω-3 · medium polyphenols
+5
Skin Score81 · GOOD82 · GOOD

Estimates for a typical serving. Real foods vary by brand and recipe.

Verdict

Pick whichever you prefer; for acne-prone skin the difference is too small to matter.

Not medical advice. Both scores are for the food on its own. What you eat with it changes the result, and breakouts usually show up 3 to 7 days after a meal. Diet is one factor among many.

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