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Kit Kat Milk Chocolate Crisp Wafer Bar
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📊 NOVA 4

Kit Kat Milk Chocolate Crisp Wafer Bar

KIT KAT®
1.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
210
Calories
3g
Protein
22g
Sugars
30mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
34
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kit Kat Milk Chocolate Crisp Wafer Bar is a familiar sight in the candy aisle, often stacked in seasonal endcaps, checkout racks and near other chocolate bars, gum and single-serve snacks. It reads as a grab-and-go treat for impulse purchases and shared candy bowls. This 1.50 oz individually wrapped bar fits weekend movie nights, lunchbox treats for back-to-school, road-trip snack packs and holiday stuffing or party-favor occasions. Culturally, KIT KAT is positioned as an iconic, mainstream confection — marketed toward kids, teens and busy adults who want an affordable indulgence and a social breaking point (think “have a break”). The brand leans on nostalgia and mass appeal rather than premium or health claims. The label carries familiar “milk chocolate” cues but no organic or clean-label certifications; ingredient listing includes refined sugars, vegetable oils (palm and palm kernel), added emulsifiers and artificial vanillin — signaling industrial formulation rather than natural positioning. In plain terms this is a highly processed, factory-made candy bar assembled from refined ingredients and texturing agents. Sensory-wise it delivers a crisp, layered wafer center with a thin, creamy milk chocolate coating that snaps when broken and melts smoothly on the tongue. The single-serve plastic/foil wrapper makes it convenient, shareable and hygienic, encouraging quick snacking rituals — unwrapping, snapping fingers along loved ones, or topping desserts. With 210 calories and a high sugar content per bar, it’s framed as an occasional sweet treat rather than a staple.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium30mg1%
Total Carbohydrate27g10%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars22g
Added Sugars19g38%
Protein3g
* 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?

The product contains refined sugars, hydrogenated-style vegetable oils (palm/palm kernel), emulsifiers (lecithin, PGPR) and artificial flavoring, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). It is factory-formulated and assembled rather than a minimally processed food.

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Common Questions about Kit Kat Milk Chocolate Crisp Wafer Bar

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! With 210 calories and 22 grams of sugar, it's more of a treat than a health food. If you're looking for a sweet pick-me-up during a long day, it can fit into a balanced diet, but it's not exactly a superfood.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
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