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Sweet snack, cocoa and wafer
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Chocolate Wafer (35 g) has 182 calories. That works out to 520 calories per 100 g. It contains 22 g of carbs, 2.2 g of protein, 9.5 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
A chocolate wafer is a packaged sweet made from thin, crisp wafer sheets layered with cocoa-flavoured cream, often finished with a smooth chocolate coating. The wafers add a delicate crunch, while the filling and coating bring a richer, sweeter chocolate taste.
It is commonly eaten as a quick snack or alongside tea or coffee, and can also be packed for a treat on the go. It is mainly a source of carbohydrates and fat, with comparatively modest protein and fibre. For a lighter snack, enjoy one piece with fresh fruit or an unsweetened drink rather than having several on their own.
Selected: 100 g
520
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
63g
· 23% DV
Protein
6.2g
· 12% DV
Fat
27g
· 35% DV
Fiber
2.8g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 48% · Protein 5% · Fat 47%
Vitamins
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
B1
0.09mg · 8% DV
B3
1.2mg · 8% DV
B5
0.4mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
90mg · 13% DV
Iron
2mg · 11% DV
Magnesium
38mg · 9% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 520 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
15.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 73.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (73.3:1).
A chocolate wafer typically has thin, crisp wafer sheets layered with cocoa-flavoured cream and covered in chocolate. Recipes vary by brand, so the exact ingredients and proportions are not the same for every bar.
Chocolate wafers are made by baking thin wafer sheets, layering them with cocoa cream, and cutting the assembled layers into bars. Many versions are then dipped in or coated with chocolate.
A chocolate wafer goes soft when its wafer layers absorb moisture from the air. After opening, seal it in an airtight container and keep it somewhere cool and dry rather than in a humid place.
Keep an opened chocolate wafer in its sealed wrapper or an airtight container, away from heat and sunlight. Warm conditions can soften or melt the coating, while exposure to air and humidity can make the wafer layers stale.
Yes, you can freeze a chocolate wafer in a tightly sealed, freezer-safe container. Let it come back to room temperature while still wrapped before opening; this helps reduce condensation that can soften the crisp layers.
Yes, crushed chocolate wafers work as a crunchy topping or as part of a crumb base for desserts. Add them close to serving time if you want them to stay crisp, since cream or moisture softens the wafer.
A chocolate wafer may contain a small amount of caffeine because it contains cocoa or chocolate. The amount varies with the cocoa ingredients and serving size, and is generally much lower than in a cup of coffee.
A chocolate wafer is best treated as a sweet snack, not a substantial source of nutrition. Its wafer layers, filling, and coating make it easy to eat quickly, so pairing it with a more filling snack can help make the occasion more satisfying.
People with diabetes can include a chocolate wafer only if it fits their individual carbohydrate and blood-glucose plan; its sweet wafer and filling may raise blood sugar. A clinician or dietitian can advise on portioning alongside personal medication and meal needs.
Eating chocolate wafers often or in large portions can add substantial energy to your diet and contribute to weight gain over time. Having one occasionally is not by itself a cause; overall eating and activity patterns matter.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.