Cookie, sugar wafer, chocolate-covered
Common food
A chocolate-covered sugar wafer is a crispy, multi-layered confection where thin, airy wafers are sandwiched with a sweet filling and enrobed in a smooth chocolate coating. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a sweet, creamy melt. Nutritionally, it's a high-energy treat, primarily composed of carbohydrates and fats.
Calorie split: 3% protein · 50% carbs · 47% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for the perfect marriage of textures—the crisp, shattering wafer against the smooth, rich chocolate coating. It's a nostalgic, universally recognized comfort food often enjoyed with coffee or as a simple, indulgent pick-me-up.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
This is a high-sugar, high-fat food with minimal protein or fiber, which can lead to a rapid blood-sugar spike and subsequent crash. Those monitoring calorie, sugar, or fat intake should exercise portion control. Tip: Pair it with a source of protein or healthy fat (like a handful of nuts or a piece of cheese) to slow sugar absorption and increase satiety.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick source of energy
- Offers a satisfying textural contrast
- Convenient and portable snack
- Can be a morale-boosting treat
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The mass-produced chocolate-covered wafer as we know it was pioneered in the 1930s by companies like Nestlé (Kit Kat, 1935) and Loacker, but the concept of layered wafers dates back to 19th-century European confectionery.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 1.7 g |
| Energy | 526 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 27.6 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 66.0 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 51.7 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 0.00 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 45.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 117 mg |
| Potassium, K | 311 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 138 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.61 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.27 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 5.4 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.09 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.21 mg |
| Niacin | 0.64 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.05 mg |
| Folate, total | 15.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 10.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 5.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 23.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 16.3 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.15 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1.0 ug |
| Retinol | 1.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 4.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 2.2 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 6.9 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 5.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 178 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 17.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.13 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 10.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 6.1 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.9 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.04 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 | 0.29 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 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 | 0.00 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-covered wafers gluten-free?
Typically no. The wafer layers are usually made from wheat flour, making them a common source of gluten. Always check the label for certified gluten-free versions if needed.
How should I store them?
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent the chocolate from melting or blooming (developing a white film). An airtight container helps maintain crispness.
What's the difference between a wafer and a cookie?
A wafer is defined by its thin, crisp, often layered and embossed texture, made from a light batter. A cookie is generally a broader term for small, sweet baked goods, often denser and more varied in texture.
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 5.26 kcal/g · 3% calories from protein · 3.4 g fiber · 51.7 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: 0.44 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.