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Goya  Chocolate Wafer
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Goya Chocolate Wafer

Goya
4.94 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
1g
Protein
14g
Sugars
50mg
Sodium
60
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Goya Chocolate Wafer is a small, convenience-oriented cookie package (4.94 oz) you’d typically find in the cookies and snacks aisle, often shelved near other wafer cookies, packaged sandwich cookies, and international or Latin-brand snack displays. The product is marketed as a vanilla wafer filled with a chocolate-flavored creme and comes in a brightly printed plastic bag or small box suited to grab-and-go shoppers. It reads as an everyday sweet treat for families and kids—an affordable, familiar snack that fits into school lunchboxes, after-school rituals, quick coffee breaks, and travel snack mixes. Brand positioning leans on Goya’s broad Hispanic-market recognition and imported appeal (“Product of Brazil”), making it feel both ethnic and value-oriented rather than premium; the target demographic is budget-conscious shoppers and parents seeking quick, kid-friendly sweets. Label characteristics are straightforward: no organic, non-GMO, or natural claims are prominent; instead the ingredient list shows artificial flavor, caramel color, emulsifier (soy lecithin), and preservatives/antioxidants for shelf stability, so it presents as a conventional processed snack rather than a health-forward product. Processing context: this is a highly processed packaged snack made with refined flours, added sugars, industrial fats, and flavoring agents. Sensory details: expect thin, crisp vanilla wafers giving a light crunch that yields to a smooth, overly sweet chocolate-flavored creme; sodium and sugar levels make it noticeably sweet and slightly savory. Rituals include dunking in milk, packing into lunchboxes, sharing at parties, or tucking into a purse for a quick pick-me-up.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5.0
Servings per Container: 4.5
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Sodium50mg2%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Total Sugars14g
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

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Flagged Ingredients:

  • Hydrogenated Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • TBHQ - Synthetic preservative
  • BHA - Synthetic preservative
  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives—artificial flavor, emulsifiers, antioxidant preservatives, hydrogenated/interesterified oils—and is a ready-to-eat manufactured snack made from refined components, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Goya Chocolate Wafer

The Goya Chocolate Wafer can be a fun treat, but calling it 'healthy' might be a stretch. With 160 calories and 14 grams of sugar per serving, it’s definitely more of a sweet indulgence than a health food. Think of it as a tasty snack rather than a nutritional powerhouse.

Perfect For

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