Instant Lunch, Ramen Noodles with Vegetables
Processing Score
13.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 50 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, MSG, preservatives, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041789001499
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size64 g
Amount per serving
Calories
290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g
15%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 1280mg
56%
Total Carbohydrate 39g
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
30 listed · 9 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, SALT, DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES (CORN, RED BELL PEPPER, TOMATO, GARLIC), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, DEHYDRATED SOY SAUCE (WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), MALTODEXTRIN, PAPRIKA AND OTHER SPICES, DEHYDRATED BLEND OF CHEESE (GRANULAR AND BLUE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WHEY), SUGAR, XANTHAN GUM, YEAST EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED CORN, WHEAT AND SOY PROTEIN, CHICKEN FAT, POWDERED COOKED CHICKEN, CARAMEL COLOR, POTASSIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM (MONO, HEXAMETA, AND/OR TRIPOLY)PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CARBONATE, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, YELLOW COLOR #5, YELLOW COLOR #6, SILICON DIOXIDE, CHICKEN BROTH, SOYA LECITHIN, TURMERIC.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Instant Lunch, Ramen Noodles with Vegetables scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Preserved By Tbhq): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow Color #5, Yellow Color #6): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- 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 Instant Lunch, Ramen Noodles with Vegetables' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Soya Lecithin.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Contains One Or More Of The Following: Canola, Cottonseed, Palm).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Processed Vegetable ProductsProcessing indicator
In this product: Dehydrated Vegetables (Corn, Red Bell Pepper, Tomato, Garlic).
Extracts and powders indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Carbonate, Sodium (Mono, Hexameta, And/Or Tripoly)Phosphate, Sodium Carbonate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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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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