Italian Choco Wafers
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Italian Choco Wafers by Benton's scores 8/10 for Bone Health based on low sodium preserves calcium.
Italian Choco Wafers by Benton's provides 542 calories, 4.2g protein, 29.2g fat, and 58.3g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 0.8g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Bone Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Good fiber content at 4.2g per 100g, supporting digestive health.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (50.0g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (20.8g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Deep Analysis
Italian Choco Wafers by Benton's sits near the middle of the cookies category with 542 kcal per 100g (category avg: 533). Sugar is a concern at 50.0g per 100g (100% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 542 kcal per 100g (category avg: 533)
- •Protein: 4.2g per 100g (category avg: 6.6g)
- •Sugars: 50.0g per 100g (category avg: 25.0g)
- •Fiber: 4.2g per 100g (category avg: 5.2g)
- •Saturated fat: 20.8g per 100g
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those who need quick energy or aren't calorie-restricted. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 50.0g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Saturated fat at 20.8g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Italian Choco Wafers doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cookies category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER*, WHOLE MILK POWDER, COCOA MASS, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA EXTRACT), SUGAR, WHEAT FLOUR, COCONUT OIL, FAT-REDUCED COCOA POWDER, WHEY POWDER, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, SODIUM BICARBONATE, VANILLA EXTRACT