Instant Lunch Ramen Noodle Soup
Processing Score
13.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 47 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, MSG, preservatives, plus 2 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
041789001505
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size64 g
Amount per serving
Calories
290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g
14%
Saturated Fat 5g
25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 1380mg
60%
Total Carbohydrate 38g
14%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 7g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 2.7mg
15%
* 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
28 listed · 6 flagged for reviewENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CANOLA, COTTONSEED, PALM)PRESERVED BY TBHQ, DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES (GARLIC, CARROT, CORN, GREEN PEAS, ONION), SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SUGAR, CHILI, PAPRIKA AND OTHER SPICES, HYDROLYZED CORN, WHEAT AND SOY PROTEIN, MALTODEXTRIN, MISO POWDER (SOYBEANS, WHEAT, RICE, SALT), POWDERED COOKED CHICKEN, DEHYDRATED SOY SAUCE (WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), CITRIC ACID, YEAST EXTRACT, POTASSIUM CARBONATE, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM (MONO, HEXAMETA, AND/OR TRIPOLY)PHOSPHATE, CHICKEN FAT, SODIUM CARBONATE, SILICON DIOXIDE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, CHICKEN BROTH, LACTOSE, SOYA LECITHIN, TURMERIC.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Instant Lunch Ramen Noodle Soup scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Soya Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Soup & Chili, this product is more processed than about 64% of the 7,596 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 Instant Lunch Ramen Noodle Soup's 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: Vegetable Oil (Contains One Or More Of The Following: Canola, Cottonseed, Palm)Preserved By Tbhq.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Processed Vegetable ProductsProcessing indicator
In this product: Dehydrated Vegetables (Garlic, Carrot, Corn, Green Peas, Onion).
Extracts and powders indicate processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Carbonate, Sodium (Mono, Hexameta, And/Or Tripoly)Phosphate, Sodium Carbonate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Silicon Dioxide.
Common in powdered processed foods.
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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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