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VOORTMAN Bakery Zero Sugar Chocolate Wafer Cookies 9 oz
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VOORTMAN Bakery Zero Sugar Chocolate Wafer Cookies 9 oz

Voortman
9 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
1g
Protein
35mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
64
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Voortman Zero Sugar Chocolate Wafer Cookies sit squarely in the cookie/snack aisle of a typical American supermarket, often shelved alongside other diet or sugar-free cookies, wafer cookies, and near coffeebreak items like biscotti and packaged crackers. Shoppers looking for a lower-sugar treat for pantry or lunchbox will spot the bright branded box and “Zero Sugar” callout. These thin, layered chocolate wafers are marketed as a lighter, sugar-free indulgence for adults and families wanting a guilt-moderated snack; the brand leans into nostalgic wafer textures while positioning the product for health-conscious or diabetic-friendly shoppers, although the label also warns of a laxative effect for sensitive people. The pack highlights “no high-fructose corn syrup” and “no artificial colors or flavors,” though the ingredient list includes the artificial sweetener aspartame, sorbitol and other refined additives and notes bioengineered ingredients. There is no organic certification and the design targets practical, convenience-minded buyers rather than premium or kid-focused branding. In plain terms this is an industrially processed cookie built from refined flours, vegetable oils, sugar alcohols and flavoring agents. Sensory-wise expect a crisp, airy crunch, delicate chocolatey cocoa (alkalized for milder flavor), and a slightly cool, sweet finish from sugar substitutes; the ritual is simple—grab a wafer with a cup of coffee or milk, stack them on a party platter, or slip a pack into a lunchbox. The packaging is a 9 oz retail box with an inner protective wrapper or tray for multiple servings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 10
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium35mg2%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
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

Vegetable, Oil, (Canola,, Soybean,, Palm,, Palm, Kernel),, Sorbitol,, Maltodextrin,, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat,, Malted, Barley,, Niacin,, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Cocoa, Processed, With, Alkali,, Cornstarch,, Natural, Flavor,, Soy, Lecithin,, Salt,, Aspartame, (Phenylketonurics:, Contains, Phenylalanine),, Baking, Soda,, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Egg., Contains, Egg,, Milk,, Soy,, Wheat., May, Contain, Coconut., (528072), Excess, Consumption, May, Cause, A, Laxative, Effect, In, Sensitive, Persons., Contains, Bioengineered, Food, Ingredients.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • palm - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • palm kernel - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - 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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (sorbitol, maltodextrin, aspartame, emulsifiers, alkalized cocoa) and is formulated to mimic a homemade treat, which matches NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed foods).

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Common Questions about VOORTMAN Bakery Zero Sugar Chocolate Wafer Cookies 9 oz

That depends on your definition of healthy! These cookies are low in sugar, which is great for those watching their sugar intake. However, they do contain some processed ingredients and artificial sweeteners, so if you're looking for something completely clean or whole, they might not fit the bill.

Perfect For

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