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Nissin Chow Mein Noodles, Chicken Flavor
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Nissin Chow Mein Noodles, Chicken Flavor

Nissin
4 oz
Available at Foodtown
500
Calories
10g
Protein
8g
Sugars
1170mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
78
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nissin Chow Mein Noodles, Chicken Flavor is a familiar shelf staple: a 4-ounce, shelf-stable packet of fried wheat noodles paired with a small seasoning sachet. You’ll typically find it in the grocery’s international or Asian foods aisle, or tucked into the instant noodles/ramen section alongside other budget-friendly, quick-cook pasta and noodle mixes. It sits near ramen cups, packet soups, and microwaveable convenience meals. This product is aimed at shoppers seeking fast, inexpensive meal solutions — college students, busy parents, and anyone stocking a pantry for quick lunches or late-night snacks. Brand positioning leans on convenience and comforting familiarity rather than premium or organic credentials; packaging often uses bright, kid-friendly colors and imagery to convey a quick, tasty fix, but it doesn’t carry organic certification or broad “natural” claims. Label callouts tend to emphasize flavor and ease of preparation more than nutrition. Processing: a highly processed, convenience food made from enriched flour noodles and industrial flavor systems. Sensory details include a springy, slightly chewy noodle texture after cooking, with a savory, salty chicken-flavored seasoning that relies on powdered chicken, yeast extracts and flavor enhancers for depth. The product comes in a sealed foil/plastic pouch or small box for long shelf life. Rituals around use include boiling or soaking the noodles, stirring in the powdered seasoning, and customizing with scrambled egg, leftover vegetables, or hot sauce. In American grocery culture it occupies a practical, nostalgic niche — an affordable, comforting pantry fallback when time or budget is tight.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories500
% Daily Value*
Total Fat22g28%
Saturated Fat9g45%
Sodium1170mg51%
Total Carbohydrate64g23%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars8g
Added Sugars4g8%
Protein10g
* 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,, Sesame, Oil,, Safflower, Oil),, Water,, Sugar,, Salt,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Autolyzed, Yeast, Extract,, Beta, Carotene, Color,, Brown, Sugar,, Caramel, Color,, Chicken, Fat,, Citric, Acid,, Concentrated, Green, Cabbage, Juice,, Concentrated, Oyster, Juice, (Oyster,, Water,, Salt),, Dextrose,, Disodium, Guanylate,, Disodium, Inosinate,, Dried, Bok, Choy,, Powdered, Chicken,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Sodium, Tripolyphosphate,, Soy, Lecithin,, Soybean,, TBHQ, (Preservative),, Torula, Yeast, Extract,, Vinegar,, Wheat..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sesame Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Safflower 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?

The ingredient list contains industrially formulated components (flavor enhancers, preservatives like TBHQ, powdered meats, phosphates, and yeast extracts) and refined base ingredients, consistent with an ultra-processed product.

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Common Questions about Nissin Chow Mein Noodles, Chicken Flavor

The Chow Mein is a tasty option, but calling it 'healthy' depends on your perspective. With 500 calories and 22g of fat per serving, it's not exactly a salad, but it does pack in 10g of protein! If you're looking for a quick meal, it can fit into a balanced diet, just be mindful of the sodium content at 1170mg.

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