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Sauced refined-grain noodle dish
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Sauced noodles (180 g) has 284 calories. That works out to 158 calories per 100 g. It contains 44.6 g of carbs, 8.3 g of protein, 8.5 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 21.6 µg of Selenium covers 39% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 180 g
284
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
44.6g
· 16% DV
Protein
8.3g
· 17% DV
Fat
8.5g
· 11% DV
Fiber
2.3g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 62% · Protein 12% · Fat 26%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 284 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.5 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.62 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 504 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrate | 44.6 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% |
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 cup (medium) | 180 g | 284 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 28 g | 44 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 90 g | 142 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 158 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 190 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 284 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 284 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 240 g | 379 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 474 kcal |
Calculated from 158 calories per 100 g.
Cook the noodles according to the packet directions, drain them, then toss them briefly with sauce in a pan. Keep the noodles slightly firm so they do not turn soft while absorbing the sauce.
Soy-based, tomato, garlic, and chilli sauces all work well with sauced noodles. Soy sauce brings a salty, savoury flavour, while tomato or garlic-based sauces give the dish a milder, more familiar taste.
Toss the noodles with the sauce while both are hot, and loosen a thick sauce with a small splash of water. This helps coat the strands evenly instead of leaving the sauce pooled at the bottom.
Sauced noodles turn mushy when they are overcooked or left simmering in the sauce for too long. Check the noodles before the end of the packet’s cooking time, then combine them with the sauce briefly.
Mix sauced noodles with the sauce as soon as they are drained rather than letting them sit in a pile. If they have already clumped, warm them in a pan with a little water while gently separating the strands.
Usually, no: rinsing removes surface starch that helps sauce cling to the noodles. Rinsing is useful only when the noodles must be cooled for a cold noodle dish; for hot sauced noodles, drain and sauce them promptly.
Bell peppers, carrots, cabbage, mushrooms, and spring onions are easy additions to sauced noodles. Cook firm vegetables in the pan first, then add softer vegetables and the sauce before tossing in the noodles.
Keep sauced noodles in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat them soon. Do not leave them sitting at room temperature for a long time, and discard them if their smell or appearance has changed.
Yes, sauced noodles can be frozen in an airtight container, though thawing may make them softer. Defrost them in the refrigerator and reheat in a pan with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
Sauced noodles can fit into a balanced meal, but a refined-grain noodle dish alone may not provide much variety. Add vegetables and a protein such as egg, chicken, or tofu, and use salty or oily sauce sparingly.
Vitamins
B3
2.16mg · 14% DV
B1
0.14mg · 12% DV
Biotin
3.24µg · 11% DV
Vitamin K
10.98µg · 9% DV
Minerals
Selenium
22µg · 40% DV
Sodium
504mg · 22% DV
Manganese
0.43mg · 19% DV
Phosphorus
104mg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
166mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 284 calories in 1 cup (medium) (180 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Sauced noodles are cooked noodles tossed or coated with a seasoned sauce. The dish draws on noodle traditions found across Asia, while recipes vary widely: the sauce may be savoury, spicy or sweet-tangy, and can cling lightly to the strands or coat them generously.
They are commonly served hot as a quick lunch or dinner, either on their own or with vegetables, egg, tofu or meat. The noodles provide most of the energy, mainly as refined-grain carbohydrates, while protein and fibre are modest. For a more balanced, lighter bowl, add plenty of vegetables and a protein of your choice, and use only as much sauce as you need.
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.
Medium
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 3
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
1.62g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.16g
Omega 6:3 ratio 40.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (40.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.