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One packet of wafers: the mindless munch

One packet of wafers: the mindless munch

A small 30g packet of wafers or Kurkure packs about 165 kcal, and it is gone in two minutes because it is mostly air and salt. Per 100g these snacks are as calorie-dense as deep-fried sev, so a big bag adds up fast.

12 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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You tear open a packet of wafers while watching TV. Two minutes later it is empty, and you barely tasted it. Wafers and Kurkure feel light and airy. But that light feeling is a trick. The numbers tell a different story.

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