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High-sodium, refined-carb instant noodles flavored with soy sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 pack (whole) of Soy sauce instant noodles (80 g) has 376 calories. That works out to 470 calories per 100 g. It contains 49.6 g of carbs, 6.8 g of protein, 16 g of fat and 2.4 g of fiber. Its 14.4 µg of Selenium covers 26% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 pack (whole) · 80 g
376
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
49.6g
· 18% DV
Protein
6.8g
· 14% DV
Fat
16g
· 21% DV
Fiber
2.4g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 7% · Fat 39%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 376 kcal | |
| Total fat | 16 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 7.2 g | 36% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 1480 mg | 64% |
| Total carbohydrate | 49.6 g | 18% |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% |
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) | 80 g | 376 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 28 g | 132 kcal |
| 1 serving (half) | 40 g | 188 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 470 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 120 g | 564 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 160 g | 752 kcal |
| 2 pack (double) | 160 g | 752 kcal |
Calculated from 470 calories per 100 g.
Cook soy sauce instant noodles in boiling water until the strands soften, then stir in the seasoning as directed on the packet. Some brands have different instructions, so follow the method printed on your particular pack.
Soy sauce instant noodles are not an ideal everyday meal: they are typically high in sodium and made with refined noodles. Having them occasionally is different from relying on them as a regular meal; adding vegetables and protein makes the meal more varied.
Yes, you can add an egg to soy sauce instant noodles. Cook it thoroughly in the simmering broth or separately before serving. Vegetables such as spinach or mushrooms also work well with the soy-flavoured seasoning.
Use only part of the seasoning sachet and skip any extra soy sauce or added salt. The noodles will still take on flavour from the seasoning, and you can add garlic, ginger, or fresh vegetables for more taste.
You do not have to drain soy sauce instant noodles; they can be served as a soup or as drained noodles. Keeping the broth retains the seasoning, while draining it changes the texture and leaves some of the flavoured liquid behind.
Yes, you can microwave soy sauce instant noodles in a microwave-safe bowl covered with water. Do not microwave the packet or seasoning sachet. Heat until the noodles are tender, following the product directions and taking care with hot liquid.
Add vegetables and a protein food, such as cooked chicken, tofu, or an egg, to make soy sauce instant noodles more substantial. Stir vegetables into the cooking water or serve them alongside the noodles.
You can eat soy sauce instant noodles dry, but cooking them is the usual way to prepare them. The uncooked noodles are hard, and eating them with the seasoning can make the salty flavour especially strong.
Refrigerate leftover soy sauce instant noodles promptly in a covered container. Eat them soon and reheat them until steaming throughout; discard leftovers that have been left at room temperature for an extended time.
Eating soy sauce instant noodles every day is not a good routine because the noodles are usually high in sodium and offer limited variety as a meal. Rotate them with other meals, or add vegetables and a protein source when you have them.
Vitamins
B1
0.28mg · 23% DV
B3
3.6mg · 23% DV
B2
0.16mg · 12% DV
B6
0.2mg · 12% DV
Minerals
Sodium
1480mg · 64% DV
Selenium
14µg · 25% DV
Manganese
0.52mg · 23% DV
Iron
2.56mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
128mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 376 calories in 1 pack (whole) (80 g):
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Soy sauce instant noodles are a quick-cooking packaged noodle product, usually made with wheat noodles and a sachet of soy-sauce-flavoured seasoning. They are typically softened in boiling water for a few minutes, with the seasoning stirred into the broth or tossed through the drained noodles, depending on the preparation directions.
Their savoury, salty flavour and soft, slightly springy texture make them a convenient quick meal or snack. Across many places, people add an egg, spring onions or vegetables to make a bowl more substantial. They are mainly a refined-carbohydrate food and can be high in sodium, so using only some of the seasoning and adding vegetables is a practical way to balance the meal.
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
7.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.76g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.92g
Omega 6:3 ratio 192:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (192:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.