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Sweet, crisp cocoa wafer-style confection
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Cocoa wafer disc (35 g) has 138 calories. That works out to 393 calories per 100 g. It contains 25.7 g of carbs, 2.3 g of protein, 4.1 g of fat and 1.2 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
138
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
25.7g
· 9% DV
Protein
2.3g
· 5% DV
Fat
4.1g
· 5% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 69% · Protein 6% · Fat 25%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 138 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.1 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.89 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 77 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 25.7 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 35 g | 138 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 18 g | 71 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 79 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 25 g | 98 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 197 kcal |
| 1 serving (jumbo) | 60 g | 236 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 70 g | 275 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 393 kcal |
Calculated from 393 calories per 100 g.
A cocoa wafer disc is a thin, round, crisp confection made from layered wafer sheets flavored with cocoa. Despite the word “helva” in its Turkish name, it is not the soft sesame-based sweet known as tahini halva.
You can eat a cocoa wafer disc plain, break it into pieces, or use it as a crunchy accompaniment to ice cream. Crumbling it over yogurt or a dessert also adds texture, though it softens once it touches moist foods.
A cocoa wafer disc is made by cooking a thin batter between patterned plates to create crisp, layered sheets. Cocoa is mixed into the batter; the exact ingredients and number of layers vary by recipe and manufacturer.
Yes, a cocoa wafer disc can be used as the crisp outer layer of an ice cream sandwich. Add the ice cream just before serving, since its moisture quickly softens the wafer.
A cocoa wafer disc is usually a large, round, thin wafer sheet, while regular packaged wafers are often smaller rectangular pieces with a cream filling. The names and formats can vary between brands and markets.
Keep a cocoa wafer disc in an airtight container in a cool, dry place after opening. Exposure to humid air makes the thin layers lose their crispness, so reseal the package promptly and avoid storing it near steam.
Ice cream is a popular filling for cocoa wafer discs; sliced banana, berries, or a spread can also work. Assemble them just before eating, because moist fillings soften the wafer layers.
Yes, you can use a cocoa wafer disc as a crunchy layer in a chilled dessert or crumble it over a cake or pudding. It is delicate, so avoid adding it far ahead of serving if you want it to stay crisp.
Yes, a cocoa wafer disc pairs well with coffee or tea as a sweet, crunchy snack. Serve it alongside the drink rather than dipping it, since hot liquid makes the wafer collapse quickly.
Yes, children can have a cocoa wafer disc as an occasional sweet snack. It is crisp and can break into small pieces, so supervise young children while they eat and offer an age-appropriate portion.
Vitamins
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Manganese
0.16mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
38.5mg · 6% DV
Iron
0.84mg · 5% DV
Sodium
77mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
63mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Manganese
0.16mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
39mg · 6% DV
Iron
0.84mg · 5% DV
Sodium
77mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
63mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 138 calories in 1 piece (medium) (35 g):
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A cocoa wafer disc is a Turkish kağıt helva-style confection: a thin, round, crisp wafer with cocoa flavour. Its light crunch and sweet cocoa taste make it easy to eat on its own as a snack. In Turkey, it may be served with tea or paired with ice cream, especially as a simple summer treat; elsewhere, it fits naturally alongside coffee or as a sweet bite between meals.
It is mostly a carbohydrate-rich sweet, so a modest portion is a sensible choice if you want just a little something sweet. Try it with fresh fruit, or crumble it over ice cream for extra crunch.
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.
NOVA 3
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
✓ 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
1.89g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.43g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.77g
Omega 6:3 ratio 74:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (74:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.