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Cheese-flavored extra-spicy Korean instant noodles
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 pack (whole) of Buldak Four Cheese Ramen (145 g) has 539 calories. That works out to 372 calories per 100 g. It contains 82.9 g of carbs, 12 g of protein, 18 g of fat and 3 g of fiber. Its 27.6 µg of Selenium covers 50% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 pack (whole) · 145 g
539
KCAL / 145G
Carbs
82.9g
· 30% DV
Protein
12g
· 24% DV
Fat
18g
· 23% DV
Fiber
3g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 61% · Protein 9% · Fat 30%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 539 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 8.56 g | 43% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1798 mg | 78% |
| Total carbohydrate | 82.9 g | 30% |
| Fiber | 3 g | 11% |
| Protein | 12 g | 24% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pack (whole) | 145 g | 539 kcal |
| ½ pack (half) | 72.5 g | 270 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 372 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 446 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 130 g | 484 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 145 g | 539 kcal |
| 1.5 serving (large) | 217.5 g | 809 kcal |
| 2 pack (double) | 290 g | 1079 kcal |
Calculated from 372 calories per 100 g.
Cook the Buldak Four Cheese Ramen noodles as directed on the packet, then drain them and mix in the spicy sauce and cheese seasoning. Save a little cooking water if you want the sauce looser and easier to coat the noodles.
Buldak Four Cheese Ramen is distinctly spicy, even though its cheese seasoning makes the heat seem creamier. If you are sensitive to chilli, start with less of the sauce packet and add more only after tasting.
Use less of the spicy sauce packet to make Buldak Four Cheese Ramen milder. Stirring in a little milk or cream after cooking also softens the heat; adding more cheese seasoning alone may not reduce the chilli enough.
Buldak Four Cheese Ramen tastes savoury, strongly cheese-flavoured and hot, with a creamy impression from the seasoning. It is usually prepared as saucy noodles rather than a bowl of broth, so the flavour clings closely to each strand.
Yes, Buldak Four Cheese Ramen uses cheese-flavoured seasoning with dairy ingredients. The name does not mean that the noodles are prepared with four freshly grated cheeses; the cheese taste mainly comes from the seasoning packet.
Buldak Four Cheese Ramen is sold for its four-cheese flavour, but the name does not necessarily identify four distinct cheeses in the recipe. The seasoning blend can vary by market, so the product name alone does not specify four cheese varieties.
Buldak Four Cheese Ramen can taste less sharp than the original because its cheese seasoning rounds out the chilli, but it is still a very spicy instant noodle. Using less sauce is the most reliable way to lower the heat.
Yes, you can stir a small splash of milk into cooked Buldak Four Cheese Ramen for a creamier sauce and gentler heat. Add it after draining the noodles rather than replacing all the cooking water with milk.
A fried or boiled egg, sliced spring onion, or extra cheese works well with Buldak Four Cheese Ramen. These toppings add contrast to its spicy, creamy seasoning; add them after cooking so the noodles do not turn mushy.
Refrigerate leftover Buldak Four Cheese Ramen promptly in a covered container and eat it within two days. The noodles may absorb the sauce while chilled, so add a splash of water when reheating and heat the dish through.
Vitamins
B1
0.16mg · 13% DV
B3
1.74mg · 11% DV
Folate
40.6µg · 10% DV
Biotin
2.9µg · 10% DV
Minerals
Sodium
1798mg · 78% DV
Selenium
28µg · 51% DV
Manganese
0.8mg · 35% DV
Phosphorus
210mg · 30% DV
Potassium ⭐
261mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 539 calories in 1 pack (whole) (145 g):
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Buldak Four Cheese Ramen is a Korean instant noodle dish: springy wheat noodles are tossed with a fiery sauce and a four-cheese-flavoured seasoning. The cheese brings a savoury, creamy note, but the heat remains pronounced, so it is not a mild cheese noodle soup.
In Korea it is commonly prepared as a quick, saucy meal rather than served as a broth-heavy soup. English-speaking readers often enjoy it as a convenient lunch or late-night snack; adding an egg or vegetables makes the bowl more substantial, while using less of the sauce can temper its intensity. It is carbohydrate-rich and energy-dense, with 57.2 g of carbohydrate per 100 g, so it can work well as a filling base alongside fresh vegetables.
Low
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Low
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Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
8.56g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
5.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 70.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (70.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.