Rip Van Wafers Dark Chocolate
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Added Sugar
- Sodium
- Saturated Fat
Verdict
Rip Van Wafers Dark Chocolate are crisp, layered sweet treats. Their main strength is the minimal amount of added sugar, while their main tradeoff is a heavily formulated ingredient profile. Overall, they function as a lower-sugar alternative to traditional chocolate wafers.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair them with a cup of herbal tea or a bowl of fresh berries for a simple dessert plate.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is characterized by a high proportion of saturated fat, though it remains very low in sodium.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 9g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs | 10g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber | 5g | 18% |
| Added Sugars | 1g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 0% |
Ingredient Analysis
These wafers are built from palm fruit oil, wheat flour, and plant-based fibers. The use of stevia and coconut oil to replace traditional sugars creates a more industrial formulation.
Ingredients
Palm Fruit Oil*, Wheat Flour, Sugar Beet Fiber, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Chocolate (Sugar, Chocolate), Sugar Cane Fiber, Canola Lecithin (Canola Lecithin, Wheat Flour), Coconut Oil, Salt, Stevia Leaf Extract, Baking Soda. *Sustainably sourced
