Noodle Soup, Kimchi
Processing Score
15.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 63 ingredients, including artificial colors, corn syrup, modified ingredients, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
031146023073
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size60 g
Amount per serving
Calories
260
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
12%
Saturated Fat 4.5g
23%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 1090mg
47%
Total Carbohydrate 39g
14%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g
* 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
49 listed · 10 flagged for reviewENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PALM OIL, POTATO STARCH, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, SALT, EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: ANCHOVY EXTRACT*, BEEF EXTRACT*, BEEF FAT*, BEEF STOCK*, BLACK PEPPER*, CABBAGE*, CELLULOSE*, CITRIC ACID, CORN SYRUP*, DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES (CARROT, GREEN CABBAGE, GREEN ONION), DEXTROSE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM SUCCINATE, FERMENTED WHEAT PROTEIN, GARLIC*, GINGER*, GUM ARABIC, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, KIMCHI FLAKES (CABBAGE, RED CHILI PEPPER, GINGER, SALT, SHRIMP), LEEK EXTRACT*, MALIC ACID, MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, MUSHROOM EXTRACT*, NATURAL FLAVORS, NONDAIRY LACTIC ACID, ONION*, POTASSIUM CARBONATE, RADISH EXTRACT*, RED CHILI PEPPER*, RIBOFLAVIN, RICE*, SAND LANCE CONCENTRATE*, SEAWEED EXTRACT*, SHRIMP*, SODIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SOYBEANS*, SUGAR, TOCOPHEROLS, YEAST EXTRACT, YELLOW CORN FLOUR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Noodle Soup, Kimchi scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Potato Starch, Modified Corn Starch, Modified Tapioca Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup*): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose*, Gum Arabic): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- 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.
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 Noodle Soup, 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.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Flavors.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Phosphates.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Nondairy Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Processed Vegetable ProductsProcessing indicator
In this product: Dehydrated Vegetables (Carrot, Green Cabbage, Green Onion).
Extracts and powders indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Sugar.
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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About our scores and this content
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