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Korean spicy creamy ramen with carbonara sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 pack (whole) of Buldak Ramen Creamy Carbonara (140 g) has 602 calories. That works out to 430 calories per 100 g. It contains 86.8 g of carbs, 11.2 g of protein, 22.4 g of fat and 3.5 g of fiber. Its 3.1 mg of Iron covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 pack (whole) · 140 g
602
KCAL / 140G
Carbs
86.8g
· 32% DV
Protein
11.2g
· 22% DV
Fat
22.4g
· 29% DV
Fiber
3.5g
· 13% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 58% · Protein 8% · Fat 34%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 602 kcal | |
| Total fat | 22.4 g | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 10.5 g | 53% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 1960 mg | 85% |
| Total carbohydrate | 86.8 g | 32% |
| Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% |
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22% |
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 | 602 kcal |
| ½ pack (half) | 70 g | 301 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 430 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 120 g | 516 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 140 g | 602 kcal |
| 1 bottle (whole) | 140 g | 602 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 140 g | 602 kcal |
| 2 serving (large) | 280 g | 1204 kcal |
Calculated from 430 calories per 100 g.
Cook Buldak Ramen Creamy Carbonara according to the packet directions, then mix the noodles thoroughly with the sauce. If you prefer a looser sauce, save a little cooking water before draining and stir it in gradually.
Yes, Buldak Ramen Creamy Carbonara is noticeably spicy, although its creamy, cheesy flavor softens the heat. If you are sensitive to spicy food, start with less of the hot sauce packet and add more only after tasting.
Buldak Ramen Creamy Carbonara tastes creamy and savory, with a pronounced chili kick and a cheesy flavor. It is not traditional Italian carbonara: it is Korean instant ramen seasoned with Buldak-style spicy sauce.
Use less of the spicy sauce packet in Buldak Ramen Creamy Carbonara and stir in a little milk or cream. Add the sauce gradually as you taste, since using the full packet can make the noodles too hot for some people.
Yes, you can use milk to prepare Buldak Ramen Creamy Carbonara. Replacing some of the water with milk makes the sauce milder and creamier; heat it gently and avoid letting the milk boil hard.
Buldak Ramen Creamy Carbonara has a creamy, cheesy-style seasoning alongside the spicy Buldak sauce, while original Buldak Ramen has a more direct, fiery flavor. Both are spicy instant noodles, but the creamy version tastes richer and milder.
No, Buldak Ramen Creamy Carbonara is not traditional carbonara. It is Korean instant ramen with a creamy, carbonara-inspired seasoning and spicy sauce, rather than Italian pasta prepared with the customary egg, cheese, and cured meat.
You can add a fried egg, spring onions, mushrooms, or cooked chicken to Buldak Ramen Creamy Carbonara. Prepare add-ins separately and mix them in at the end; an egg should be cooked thoroughly before serving.
Yes, cheese works well in Buldak Ramen Creamy Carbonara and makes its sauce richer and milder. Stir a small amount into the hot noodles so it melts, then taste before adding more because the seasoning is already savory.
Store leftover Buldak Ramen Creamy Carbonara in a covered container in the refrigerator. The noodles will absorb sauce and soften as they sit, so add a splash of water or milk when reheating to loosen the texture.
Vitamins
B2
0.21mg · 16% DV
B3
2.52mg · 16% DV
B1
0.18mg · 15% DV
B5
0.7mg · 14% DV
Minerals
Sodium
1960mg · 85% DV
Iron
3.08mg · 17% DV
Phosphorus
112mg · 16% DV
Iodine
14µg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
168mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 602 calories in 1 pack (whole) (140 g):
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Buldak Ramen Creamy Carbonara is a Korean instant noodle product that pairs chewy ramen-style noodles with a spicy, creamy carbonara-style sauce. It takes its cue from Korean spicy noodles rather than traditional Italian carbonara, bringing heat and a rich, savoury creaminess together in a quick-cooking meal.
The noodles are best served hot, with the sauce coating each strand; the flavour is bold, salty, creamy and distinctly spicy. In Korea and elsewhere, people often eat it as a quick lunch or supper. It is carbohydrate-forward, with 62 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. Add vegetables for freshness, or use less of the sauce if you prefer a gentler level of heat.
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
— 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
10.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.88g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.22g
Omega 6:3 ratio 73.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (73.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.