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Nissin Asian Noodles In Sauce, Fiery Korean Chicken Flavor, Stir Fry 2.96 oz
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Nissin Asian Noodles In Sauce, Fiery Korean Chicken Flavor, Stir Fry 2.96 oz

Nissin
2.96 oz
Available at Foodtown
380
Calories
8g
Protein
10g
Sugars
1090mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
105
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd typically find Nissin Asian Noodles in Sauce, Fiery Korean Chicken Flavor, in the international/Asian foods aisle or in the instant noodles and ramen bay of a supermarket, shelved near other single-serve ramen packets, stir-fry noodle cups, and quick-cook sauces. It fits quick shopping trips for busy students, single-person households, or anyone grabbing a fast meal between errands — a common pick for back-to-school lists, late-night study sessions, or an easy pantry backup for weather- or travel-related stocking. Nissin positions this product as an accessible, globally flavored convenience food: the brand evokes instant-noodle nostalgia while marketing toward young adults and time-pressed shoppers who want bold, trend-driven flavors (the “Fiery Korean Chicken” angle taps into K-food popularity). Labeling leans on convenience and selective health cues — “No added MSG (contains small amounts of naturally occurring glutamate)” and an RSPO sustainable palm oil badge — but there are no organic or whole-food claims; the pack highlights anniversary heritage rather than health credentials. Processing context: this is a highly processed, factory-made instant noodle product with flavorings, hydrolyzed proteins, and preservatives. Sensory details: expect springy, slightly chewy fried noodles coated in a sticky, savory-spicy sauce with sweet undertones and umami depth; tiny dried cabbage, green onion and corn pieces rehydrate to add texture; the aroma is sharp with garlic and toasted chili notes. Packaging is single-serve (foil pouch or cup with a seasoning/sauce component), and the ritual is rapid: boil, drain or stir-fry briefly, mix in sauce, and eat straight from the container or a bowl — an easy, comforting one-person meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 package
Servings per Container: 1
Calories380
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Sodium1090mg47%
Total Carbohydrate56g20%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars10g
Added Sugars7g14%
Protein8g
* 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

Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Vegetable, Oil, (Palm, Oil,, Canola, Oil),, Tapioca, Starch,, Sugar,, Dried, Cabbage, Flake,, Salt,, Spice, and, Color,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Autolyzed, Yeast, Extract,, Beta, Carotene, Color,, Caramel, Color,, Citric, Acid,, Concentrated, Chicken, Broth,, Corn, Starch,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Dehydrated, Soy, Sauce, (Maltodextrin,, Salt,, Wheat,, Soybean),, Dextrose,, Disodium, Guanylate,, Disodium, Inosinate,, Dried, Corn,, Dried, Green, Onion,, Dried, Onion, Flake,, Egg, White,, Garlic, Powder,, Hydrolyzed, Corn, Protein,, Hydrolyzed, Soy, Protein,, Lactose,, Maltodextrin,, Natural, Flavor,, Onion, Powder,, Rendered, Chicken, Fat,, Rice,, Silicon, Dioxide,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Sodium, Tripolyphosphate,, Soy, Lecithin,, Soybean, TBHQ, (Preservative),, Torula, Yeast, Extract..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • TBHQ - Synthetic preservative
  • Beta Carotene Color - Artificial coloring
  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo 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 refined flours, multiple industrial additives (hydrolyzed proteins, flavor enhancers, preservatives like TBHQ), and formulated sauce packets—characteristic of ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Nissin Asian Noodles In Sauce, Fiery Korean Chicken Flavor, Stir Fry 2.96 oz

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target, right? These noodles pack in 380 calories with 13g of fat and 1090mg of sodium, which is quite a bit for a single meal. If you're looking for something quick and tasty, it might hit the spot, but it's definitely not what you'd call a health food.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip

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