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Vanilla wafer cookie

Calories & nutrition facts

lower fat

441

calorieskcal per 100 g

Protein5 g

Carbs72 g

Fat15 g

Percent calories

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Nutrition facts

Per 100 g% DV

Calories 441 kcal —
Protein 5 g 10%
Carbohydrate 72 g 26%
Fat 15 g 19%
Saturated fat 3.8 g 19%
Fibre 1.9 g 7%
Sugars 38 g —
Sodium 388 mg 17%
Cholesterol 51 mg 17%

Vitamins & minerals

Per 100 g% DV

Vitamins

Vitamin A 8 µg 1%
Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.23 mg 2%
Vitamin K 6 µg 5%
Thiamin (B1) 0.28 mg 23%
Riboflavin (B2) 0.32 mg 25%
Niacin (B3) 3.1 mg 19%
Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.41 mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.07 mg 4%
Folate (B9) 60 µg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.13 µg 5%
Choline 27.6 mg 5%

Minerals

Calcium 48 mg 4%
Iron 2.4 mg 13%
Magnesium 14 mg 3%
Phosphorus 104 mg 8%
Potassium 97 mg 2%
Zinc 0.36 mg 3%
Copper 0.1 mg 11%
Manganese 0.26 mg 11%
Selenium 11.3 µg 21%

Calories by portion

Portion	Weight	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
100 g	100 g	441	5 g	72 g	15 g
1 × oz	28.4 g	125	1.4 g	20 g	4.3 g
1 × cup, crumbs	80 g	353	4 g	57 g	12 g
1 × large	6 g	26	0.3 g	4.3 g	0.9 g
1 × medium	4 g	18	0.2 g	2.9 g	0.6 g
1 × small	3 g	13	0.2 g	2.2 g	0.5 g
2 × oz	56.7 g	250	2.8 g	41 g	8.6 g
½ × oz	14.2 g	63	0.7 g	10 g	2.2 g
3 × oz	85.1 g	375	4.3 g	61 g	13 g
4 × oz	113.4 g	500	5.7 g	81 g	17 g

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Questions about Vanilla wafer cookie

How many vanilla wafer cookies are in a 30 g portion?

At about 4 g each, 30 g is roughly 7 or 8 medium cookies. That portion provides 132 kcal.

How do you use vanilla wafer cookies in banana pudding?

Layer the cookies with sliced banana and vanilla custard, then chill for at least 4 hours so the wafers soften. Add whipped cream just before serving to keep the topping light.

Can you crush vanilla wafer cookies for a cheesecake base?

Yes. Crush them finely, mix with melted butter until the crumbs hold together when pressed, then pack into the tin and chill before adding the filling. Their vanilla flavour works especially well with banana, lemon or cream-cheese fillings.

How should you store vanilla wafer cookies so they stay crisp?

Keep them in an airtight tin or container in a cool, dry cupboard, away from steam and strong-smelling foods. Once opened, seal the packet tightly; moisture quickly makes the wafers soft.

What can you use instead of vanilla wafer cookies in a pudding?

Plain shortbread or sponge fingers work well in layered puddings, though both soften differently: sponge fingers absorb custard quickly, while shortbread gives a richer, more buttery layer. For a closer crisp biscuit, use plain wafer biscuits and add vanilla to the custard.

Are vanilla wafer cookies the same as vanilla sandwich cookies?

No. Vanilla wafer cookies are usually small, thin biscuits without a filling, while vanilla sandwich cookies have a cream layer between two biscuits. Per 100 g, vanilla sandwich cookies have 423 kcal and 10.4 g fat, compared with 441 kcal and 15 g fat in vanilla wafer cookies.

Can you freeze vanilla wafer cookies?

You can freeze them in a tightly sealed freezer bag or container, but they may lose some crispness as they thaw. Let them come fully to room temperature while still sealed to reduce condensation.

Do vanilla wafer cookies contain gluten?

Most are made with wheat flour, so they contain gluten. Recipes differ, so check the ingredient list if you need to avoid gluten; a gluten-free version needs a suitable alternative flour.

Source: USDA FoodData Central 174973 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded