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Very spicy fried instant ramen, high sodium
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 pack (whole) of Buldak hot chicken flavor ramen (140 g) has 742 calories. That works out to 530 calories per 100 g. It contains 93.8 g of carbs, 14 g of protein, 23.8 g of fat and 4.6 g of fiber. Its 0.6 mg of B1 covers 53% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 pack (whole) · 140 g
742
KCAL / 140G
Carbs
93.8g
· 34% DV
Protein
14g
· 28% DV
Fat
23.8g
· 31% DV
Fiber
4.6g
· 16% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 58% · Protein 9% · Fat 33%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 742 kcal | |
| Total fat | 23.8 g | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 10.5 g | 53% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 1680 mg | 73% |
| Total carbohydrate | 93.8 g | 34% |
| Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% |
| Protein | 14 g | 28% |
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) | 140 g | 742 kcal |
| 1 piece (quarter) | 35 g | 186 kcal |
| 2 ounce (mini) | 56 g | 297 kcal |
| 1 serving (half) | 70 g | 371 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 90 g | 477 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 530 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 140 g | 742 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 180 g | 954 kcal |
Calculated from 530 calories per 100 g.
Cook the noodles until tender, drain most of the water, then stir in the sauce as directed on the packet. Leave a little cooking water if needed to help the sauce coat the noodles, and mix thoroughly before serving.
Buldak hot chicken flavor ramen is noticeably spicy, and the sauce can feel intense if you are not used to hot foods. Add the sauce gradually rather than all at once so you can stop when the heat is comfortable.
The words “hot chicken flavor” describe the taste and do not, by themselves, confirm that the noodles contain chicken meat. Ingredients can vary by market, so check the package’s ingredient list if you need to know whether it contains actual chicken.
2x Spicy Buldak is made to be hotter than the standard Buldak hot chicken flavor ramen. If you want the Buldak flavor with less heat, choose the standard version or use only part of its sauce packet.
Use less of the sauce packet and add an ingredient such as egg, cheese, or cream to soften the heat in Buldak hot chicken flavor ramen. Draining the noodle water does not remove the chili heat; the amount of sauce matters most.
Yes, you can cook Buldak hot chicken flavor ramen in the microwave in a large microwave-safe bowl of water. Heat until the noodles are tender, drain carefully, and mix in the sauce; follow the packet directions if they provide microwave instructions.
Add a handful of melting cheese to cooked Buldak hot chicken flavor ramen and stir until it melts. The cheese makes the sauce creamy and tones down its sharp chili heat; add it after draining most of the noodle water.
Yes, egg works well in Buldak hot chicken flavor ramen. Stir a beaten egg into the hot noodles for a creamy coating, or top the finished ramen with a fried or soft-boiled egg for a distinct texture.
Store leftover Buldak hot chicken flavor ramen in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it promptly. The noodles absorb the sauce and soften as they sit; add a little water when reheating to loosen them.
Eating Buldak hot chicken flavor ramen often can make it harder to limit sodium, since this instant ramen is high in sodium. Enjoy it less frequently and balance it with meals built around less salty foods; people managing blood pressure should follow their clinician’s advice.
Vitamins
B1
0.63mg · 53% DV
B3
5.88mg · 37% DV
B2
0.35mg · 27% DV
B5
0.84mg · 17% DV
Minerals
Sodium
1680mg · 73% DV
Selenium
25µg · 45% DV
Manganese
0.77mg · 33% DV
Phosphorus
154mg · 22% DV
Potassium ⭐
224mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 742 calories in 1 pack (whole) (140 g):
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Buldak hot chicken flavor ramen is a Korean instant noodle product with a fiery, chicken-flavored sauce. The noodles are fried before drying and are typically boiled, drained, then tossed with the sauce rather than served as a bowl of soup. The flavor name does not necessarily mean the pack contains pieces of chicken.
Its signature is an intense chilli heat with a savoury, slightly sweet sauce. In Korea and elsewhere, people often eat it as a quick meal, sometimes adding vegetables, an egg or cheese; if you prefer less heat, use less of the sauce. It is a fried, carbohydrate-rich instant meal and is high in sodium; it provides 530 kcal per 100 g. Add vegetables and keep the sauce portion modest for a more balanced plate.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
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
✓ 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
10.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.28g
POLYUNSATURATED
6.86g
Omega 6:3 ratio 96:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (96:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.