Ramen Noodle Soup
Processing Score
10.9Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 31 ingredients, including artificial colors, MSG, preservatives, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
070662060018
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size42 g
Amount per serving
Calories
190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 3.5g
18%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 800mg
35%
Total Carbohydrate 26g
9%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 5g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0mg
0%
* 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
23 listed · 5 flagged for reviewENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (PALM OIL, RICE BRAN OIL), SALT, CALCIUM SILICATE, CARAMEL COLOR, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM SUCCINATE, DRIED LEEK FLAKE, GARLIC POWDER, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, MALTODEXTRIN, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, ONION POWDER, POTASSIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM ALGINATE, SODIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, SOYBEAN, SPICE, TBHQ, WHEAT.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Ramen Noodle Soup scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Tbhq): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Succinate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
- Plant Proteins (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Sodium Alginate): Industrial stabilizers common in 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 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.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Tripolyphosphate.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil, Rice Bran Oil).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Silicate.
Common in powdered processed foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Carbonate, Sodium Carbonate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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