Kimchi Ramen, Kimchi

Processing Score

14.5Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

4.5/10Fair

The processing score reflects 47 ingredients, including artificial colors, MSG, ingredients listed as artificial, 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

648436101443

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size115 g

Amount per serving

Calories

490

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 18g

23%

Saturated Fat 8g

40%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 2100mg

91%

Total Carbohydrate 73g

27%

Dietary Fiber 4g

14%

Total Sugars 2g

Includes <1g Added Sugars

Protein 9g

Vitamin D 0mcg

Calcium 1130mg

87%

Iron 1.4mg

Potassium 280mg

* 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

29 listed · 5 flagged for review

NOODLES: WHEAT FLOUR, PALM OIL, POTATO STARCH, MODIFIED POTATOM STARCH, SALT, WHEAT GLUTEN, EMULSIFIED OIL (SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, LECITHIN (SOY), ALKALINE AGENT (POTASSIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE), ONION EXTRACT, GUAR GUM, CANOLA OIL SOUP BASE: SALT, FLAVOUR ENHANCER (MONOSODIUM GLUTAMAT), KIMCHI POWDER (NAPA CABBAGE, RED PEPPER, SALT, GARLIC, GINGER), SOY SAUCE POWDER (SOY, WHEAT, SALT), RED PEPPER POWDER, SUGAR, GARLIC POWDER, ARTIFICIAL BEEF FLAVOR, ONION POWDER, SEASONING (SOY, WHEAT, SALT), DEXTRIN, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, ONION, SOYBEAN POWDER, BLACK PEPPER POWDER, PAPRIKA, FLAVOUR ENHANCER (SODIUM RIBONUCLEOTIDE)FLAKES: DRIED KIMCHI (NAPA CABBAGE, RED PEPPER, SALT, GARLIC, GINGER), DRIED GREEN ONION, DRIED CARROT.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Kimchi Ramen, Kimchi scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Modified Starches (Modified Potatom Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
Corn-Based Sweeteners (Dextrin): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
Other Additives (Alkaline Agent (Potassium Carbonate, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Phosphate)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

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 Kimchi Ramen, Kimchi'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: Palm Oil, Emulsified Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Lecithin Soy, Canola Oil Soup Base: Salt.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

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