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Voortman Cookies Wafer, Vanilla
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4

Voortman Cookies Wafer, Vanilla

Voortman
9 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
1g
Protein
35mg
Sodium
62
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Voortman Zero Sugar Vanilla Wafers are a shelf-stable snack you would spot in the cookie and cracker aisle, often shelved near other sugar-free or reduced-calorie baked goods and next to tea and coffee accompaniments. Packaged as a sealed plastic bag inside a slim cardboard box (common for wafer cookies), they are designed for grab-and-go convenience and lunchbox portability. These thin, crisp vanilla wafers appeal to shoppers looking for an everyday treat without sugar — think commuters, parents packing snacks for school, and adults seeking a lower-sugar option for afternoon tea. Voortman positions this line as a heritage bakery brand offering indulgence with fewer grams of sugar: marketing leans on “zero sugar,” absence of high-fructose corn syrup, and simple flavor cues rather than kid-focused characters or organic certification. The front label creates a health halo through sugar-free messaging and claims about no artificial colors or HFCS, while ingredient details reveal sweeteners, humectants, and emulsifiers. In plain terms, these wafers are a processed packaged snack made from refined flours, vegetable oils, polyols and high-intensity sweeteners — made for long shelf life and consistent texture. Sensory notes: thin, crunchy layers with a light vanilla aroma, a dry, sandy crumb and a clean, slightly cooling sweetener aftertaste; texture is brittle and shatters into flaky crumbs. Rituals include dunking with coffee or tea, pairing with fruit for a portable treat, or stashing in a desk drawer for a quick, low-sugar nibble. A label warning about laxative effects signals the presence of polyols for sensitive eaters.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 10
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium35mg2%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
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),, Cornstarch,, Soy, Lecithin,, Salt,, Natural, Flavor,, Aspartame, (Phenylketonurics:, Contains, Phenylalanine),, Baking, Soda,, Vanilla, Extract,, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Egg., Contains, Egg,, Milk,, Soy,, Wheat., May, Contain, Coconut., (527314), 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (maltodextrin, sorbitol, aspartame, emulsifiers, refined oils and flours) and is formulated for long shelf life and consistent sensory properties, fitting the ultraprocessed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Voortman Cookies Wafer, Vanilla

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These wafers are a fun snack with 130 calories per serving, but they don’t pack a nutritional punch compared to whole foods. They’re low in sugars and fat, but they do contain refined ingredients, so they’re best enjoyed as an occasional treat rather than a staple.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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