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Kit Kat Snack Size
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Kit Kat Snack Size

Kit Kat
10.78 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
1g
Protein
15g
Sugars
15mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
34
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kit Kat Snack Size is a familiar, bite-sized candy staple you’ll usually find in the candy aisle, near other chocolate bars, seasonal candy displays, and checkout impulse bins in American grocery stores. Packaged as a bag of individually wrapped wafer bars, it reads as a convenient, shareable treat for kids and adults alike. The product slots into occasions that call for quick indulgence—school lunchbox treats, movie-night snacking, holiday bowl fillers, or party candy dishes—and is often bought on grocery trips, party-prep runs, or during seasonal shopping for holidays. As a global mainstream brand, Kit Kat projects nostalgic, family-friendly positioning: bright, accessible marketing that targets broad demographics from children to office workers seeking a small reward. The label relies on classic confectionery cues rather than health claims; there are no organic certifications or “natural” badges, and branding leans into convenience and tradition more than nutrition. In plain terms, this is a highly processed candy product made with refined sugars, vegetable oils (palm), emulsifiers and artificial flavoring—manufactured at scale rather than crafted from whole ingredients. Sensory details include a crisp, layered wafer center coated in creamy milk chocolate that snaps when broken, a sweet milky cocoa aroma, and a soft melt-in-mouth finish; individually wrapped bars emphasize portion control and sharing rituals. People commonly eat them straight from the wrapper, tuck them into lunchboxes, use them for trick-or-treating or holiday baskets, or chill them briefly for a firmer texture. Overall, Kit Kat Snack Size sits squarely in mainstream candy culture as an easy, comforting confectionery classic.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0
Servings per Container: 11
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium15mg1%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars15g
Added Sugars14g28%
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,, Lactose, (Milk),, Vegetable, Oil, (Palm, Oil,, Palm, Kernel, Oil),, 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 sugars, hydrogenated-style vegetable oils (palm/palm kernel), emulsifiers (PGPR, lecithin) and artificial flavoring (vanillin), indicating industrial formulations and multi-ingredient processing typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Kit Kat Snack Size

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! If you're looking for a sweet treat to enjoy occasionally, it can fit into a balanced diet. But with 15 grams of sugar per two-piece serving, it's definitely more of a dessert than a health food. Think of it as a fun indulgence rather than a nutritional powerhouse.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
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