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A-Sha Hello Kitty Chicken Cup Noodle Soup
International & World Foods
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

A-Sha Hello Kitty Chicken Cup Noodle Soup

Hello Kitty
2.29 oz
Available at Foodtown
300
Calories
6g
Protein
6g
Sugars
810mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
73
Ingredients

What You Should Know

A-Sha Hello Kitty Chicken Cup Noodle Soup is a single-serve instant cup dressed up in Sanrio’s iconic child-friendly Hello Kitty licensing — you’ll find it on the Asian/instant noodle aisle or on endcaps with other cup noodles, kids’ convenience meals, and instant soups. The packaging leans into playful branding to attract younger shoppers and parents seeking quick lunches; it often sits near ramen, instant udon cups, and microwaveable convenience foods. This product suits quick-stove-less lunches, back-to-school grab-and-go meals, late-night snacks, or an easy addition to a dorm-room pantry. Branding positions it as fun and approachable: Hello Kitty imagery signals nostalgia and kid appeal, while small claims like “Ready in 3 minutes” and “Responsibly Sourced Palm Oil” offer a mild health/ethics halo — there are no organic or natural-certification badges. In plain language, the cup is an ultraprocessed convenience food made from rehydrating precooked noodles and flavored powder/seasoning mixes. Sensory details: the noodles rehydrate into soft, springy strands with a slightly chewy bite from tapioca and potato starch; the broth is savory, salty, and umami-forward with a sweet undertone and detectable artificial chicken flavor; dried green onion and carrot add flecks of color and brief vegetal texture. Packaging is a lightweight sealed cup with a peel-back lid — the ritual is simple: add boiling water, wait three minutes, stir, and eat from the cup. The overall story is of a nostalgic, convenient comfort snack marketed toward kids, students, and busy shoppers wanting a fast, familiar warm meal with playful brand appeal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 cup
Servings per Container: 1
Calories300
% Daily Value*
Total Fat12g15%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Sodium810mg35%
Total Carbohydrate43g16%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars6g
Protein6g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Noodle:, Wheat, Flour,, Tapioca, Starch,, Potato, Starch,, Palm, Oil, (Responsibly, Sourced, Palm, Oil), Shortening,, Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Hexametaphosphate,, Guar, Gum,, Mixed, Tocopherols, (to, Maintain, Freshness),, Riboflavin, (Color),, Salt,, Seasoning:, Maltodextrin,, Salt,, Yeast, Extract,, Sugar,, White, Raddish, Powder,, Pepper, Powder,, Chili, Powder,, Star, Anise, Powder,, Ginger, Powder,, Curry, Powder,, Silicon, Dioxide,, Shallot, Powder,, Dried, Vegetable:, Dried, Green, Onion,, Dried, Carrot,, Vegetable, Oil:, Palm, Oil, (Responsibly, Sourced, Palm, Oil),, Shallot, and, Chili,, Artificial, Chicken, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Riboflavin - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients (maltodextrin, artificial chicken flavor, modified starches), pre-cooked reformed noodles, and packaged seasoning mixes characteristic of ultraprocessed foods, so it fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about A-Sha Hello Kitty Chicken Cup Noodle Soup

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! At 300 calories per cup, it's a quick and easy meal option, but it’s not exactly a superfood. It’s higher in sodium (810mg) and fat (12g) compared to some other meal options, so if you're watching those numbers, you might want to consider balancing it with a side of veggies or a salad.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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