Chicken Instant Noodles
Processing Score
9.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 16 ingredients, including MSG, preservatives, ingredients listed as artificial, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
089686170030
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size35 g
Amount per serving
Calories
150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
6%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
13%
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 590mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate 23g
8%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 4g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 1.8mg
10%
* 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
16 listed · 5 flagged for reviewNOODLES: WHEAT FLOUR, REFINED PALM OIL (CONTAINS TBHQ), SALT, SODIUM CARBONATE, POTASSIUM CARBONATE, GUAR GUM, RIBOFLAVIN. SEASONING POWDER: SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SUGAR, YEAST EXTRACT, PEPPER, GARLIC POWDER, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOUR, GINGER POWDER. CHILI POWDER.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Chicken Instant Noodles scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
Within Pasta & Noodles, this product is more processed than about 90% of the 9,228 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Chicken Instant Noodles' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Refined Palm Oil (Contains Tbhq).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Carbonate, Potassium Carbonate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Riboflavin. Seasoning Powder: Salt.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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