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Kit Kat Xl Crisp Wafers In Milk Chocolate 4.3 ea
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Kit Kat Xl Crisp Wafers In Milk Chocolate 4.3 ea

Kit Kat
4.30 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
1g
Protein
13g
Sugars
10mg
Sodium
34
Ingredients

What You Should Know

A Kit Kat XL Crisp Wafers in Milk Chocolate is the quintessential mass-market candy bar you’ll spot in the American grocery store. Look for it in the candy and confectionery aisle alongside other chocolate bars, near checkout impulse racks, and on seasonal endcaps for holidays like Halloween and Valentine’s Day. It’s also commonly stocked in vending machines, gas station coolers, and convenience-store displays. This product fits quick-grab occasions — a road trip snack, a movie-night treat, a lunchbox sweet, or an after-dinner indulgence shared among friends at a party. As a brand, Kit Kat trades on cross-generational nostalgia and broad mainstream appeal: marketed for casual sharing and small rewards (“Have a break…”), it targets kids, teens and busy adults seeking a familiar, affordable indulgence. Packaging is bright, branded, and individually wrapped for portability and portion control; there are no organic or natural-certification claims, and label language leans on “milk chocolate” and brand heritage rather than health halos. In plain terms, this is a highly processed, industrially made confection — multiple refined ingredients and additives are used to create consistent texture and long shelf life. Sensory experience is straightforward: thin, crispy wafer layers delivering a light, brittle crunch wrapped in a smooth, sweet milk chocolate coating with sugary, creamy notes and a hint of salt. The ritual is tactile and social — snapping off a finger, sharing sections, or saving pieces for later — and the compact wrapper supports on-the-go consumption and seasonal gifting.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 5
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Total Sugars13g
Added Sugars12g24%
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,, Cocoa, Butter,, Wheat, Flour,, Chocolate,, Lactose, (Milk),, Skim, Milk,, Vegetable, Oil, (Palm, Oil,, Palm, Kernel, Oil),, 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?

This bar is an industrially formulated snack with refined ingredients (sugar, refined wheat flour, palm oils), emulsifiers and artificial flavoring (PGPR, vanillin), characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Kit Kat Xl Crisp Wafers In Milk Chocolate 4.3 ea

The Kit Kat XL is a fun treat, but calling it 'healthy' might be a stretch. With 120 calories and 13 grams of sugar in a two-piece serving, it's not exactly a superfood. Think of it as an indulgence that can brighten your day, rather than a regular part of a balanced diet.

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
road-trip

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