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Kit Kat King Size Wafer Bars
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Kit Kat King Size Wafer Bars

KIT KAT®
3 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
1g
Protein
17g
Sugars
15mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
34
Ingredients

What You Should Know

A king-size KIT KAT® wafer bar is the kind of candy you spot on bright pegs in the checkout aisle or stacked in the candy and snack aisle alongside other chocolate bars, gum, and impulse buys. It shares shelf space with seasonal gift candy and family-size snack packs near soda and chips. Shoppers reach for it on quick runs, as a lunchbox treat, or when assembling holiday goodie bags. The brand leans on broad cultural recognition — a mainstream, globally known confection marketed to kids, teens, and adults who remember the snap of the wafer. KIT KAT positions itself as an everyday indulgence and a shareable snack, framed by playful advertising and nostalgia-driven taglines. The wrapper and package emphasize convenience and portioning rather than health; labeling highlights fun and flavor rather than natural or organic credentials, and there are no organic or wellness claims. In plain terms, this is a highly processed, ready-to-eat candy bar made from refined flour, added sugar, vegetable oils, dairy ingredients, and food additives like emulsifiers and artificial flavor. Sensory details: the bar offers a crisp, airy wafer center layered with thin milk chocolate coating that produces a distinct snap when broken into fingers; the king-size format is wrapped in foil/paper for portability. Rituals include splitting bars to share, stashing pieces in desk drawers, or chilling them briefly for a firmer bite. It’s a familiar, convenient sweet fix associated with celebrations, movie nights, and small, everyday treats rather than meal nutrition.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 64
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium15mg1%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars17g
Added Sugars16g32%
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

SUGAR;, WHEAT, FLOUR;, COCOA, BUTTER;, CHOCOLATE;, VEGETABLE, OIL, [PALM, OIL;, PALM, KERNEL, OIL];, LACTOSE, (MILK);, SKIM, MILK;, MILK, FAT;, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, LECITHIN, (SOY);, PGPR;, VANILLIN,, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR;, SALT;, YEAST;, BAKING, SODA.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • palm kernel oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • lecithin (soy) - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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 refined sugar and wheat flour, industrial vegetable oil blends, emulsifiers (PGPR, lecithin), artificial flavoring, and ready-made chocolate components, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Kit Kat King Size Wafer Bars

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! If you're looking for a quick sweet treat to satisfy a chocolate craving, it fits the bill. But with 17 grams of sugar and not much fiber or protein, it's not exactly a superfood. Think of it as a fun indulgence rather than a health booster.

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
holiday-baking
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
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