Cookie, chocolate wafer
Common food
A chocolate wafer cookie is a thin, crisp, and intensely chocolatey biscuit, often featuring a grid-like pattern on its surface. Its texture is light and shattering, offering a satisfying crunch that gives way to a rich cocoa flavor. While high in carbohydrates and sugar, it provides a quick energy boost and is a staple in many dessert recipes.
Calorie split: 6% protein · 65% carbs · 29% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love chocolate wafer cookies for their perfect balance of crisp texture and deep chocolate flavor, making them an ideal snack or dessert component. Their versatility allows them to be enjoyed alone, crumbled as a topping, or used to build elaborate layered desserts like icebox cakes.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (37.43g per 100g) can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes, which is a concern for those managing diabetes or insulin resistance. To mitigate this, pair the cookie with a source of protein or healthy fat (like nuts or Greek yogurt) to slow sugar absorption, and practice strict portion control by limiting intake to 1-2 cookies at a time.
Key benefits
- Quick source of energy from carbohydrates
- Provides a small amount of protein
- Versatile ingredient for baking and dessert assembly
- Contains a modest amount of dietary fiber
- Offers a satisfying, crunchy texture for snacking
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The classic chocolate wafer cookie was originally developed in the early 20th century as a more affordable and shelf-stable alternative to rich chocolate biscuits, and its grid pattern was designed to help it bake evenly and crisp up perfectly.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 4.5 g |
| Energy | 433 kcal |
| Protein | 6.6 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 14.2 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 72.7 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 37.4 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 31.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 4.0 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 53.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 132 mg |
| Potassium, K | 210 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 580 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.1 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.46 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 5.7 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.20 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 mg |
| Niacin | 2.9 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.05 mg |
| Folate, total | 47.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 39.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 8.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 75.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 14.3 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.09 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 3.0 ug |
| Retinol | 3.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 13.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.72 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2.4 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 10.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 354 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.13 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.10 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.76 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.30 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.1 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.9 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.05 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 4.8 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 4.2 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 3.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.27 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 2.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Pie Crust, Cookie-type, Chocolate, Ready Crust — USDA does not publish this profile for Cookie.
| Tryptophan | 0.08 g |
| Threonine | 0.20 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.23 g |
| Leucine | 0.38 g |
| Lysine | 0.24 g |
| Methionine | 0.07 g |
| Cystine | 0.11 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.28 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.16 g |
| Valine | 0.32 g |
| Arginine | 0.29 g |
| Histidine | 0.11 g |
| Alanine | 0.24 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.45 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.3 g |
| Glycine | 0.24 g |
| Proline | 0.42 g |
| Serine | 0.26 g |
FAQ
Are chocolate wafer cookies gluten-free?
Most traditional chocolate wafer cookies contain wheat flour and are not gluten-free. However, gluten-free versions made with alternative flours like almond or rice flour are available from specialty brands.
Can I use chocolate wafer cookies in savory dishes?
While uncommon, crushed chocolate wafers can be used as a sweet-savory crust for dishes like chocolate chili or as a garnish for rich, savory stews to add texture and a hint of bitterness.
How should I store chocolate wafer cookies to keep them crisp?
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature, away from moisture. Adding a silica gel packet can help absorb any excess humidity and maintain their crunch.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 4.33 kcal/g · 6% calories from protein · 3.4 g fiber · 37.4 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 2.76 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.