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Nissin Cup Noodle Stiry Fry Rice, General Tso's Chicken
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Nissin Cup Noodle Stiry Fry Rice, General Tso's Chicken

Nissin
2.68 oz
Available at Foodtown
300
Calories
9g
Protein
7g
Sugars
600mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
118
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nissin Cup Noodle Stirry Fry Rice — General Tso's Chicken arrives as a single-serve, shelf-stable cup you’ll typically find in the instant-meal or international aisle, shelved alongside other cup noodles, microwaveable rice bowls and college-dorm staples. It’s positioned for grab-and-go convenience shoppers: college students, busy professionals, and anyone seeking a fast, warm meal without cookware. The brand leans on familiar, craveable Asian-inspired flavors and bold package graphics rather than health claims; you’ll notice bright photography and a prominent flavor name, but no organic certification and few natural/wholesome claims beyond “ready in minutes.” Nutrition information (about 300 kcal, 600 mg sodium, 7 g sugars) is visible but the package primarily markets ease and taste. In plain terms, this is a highly processed, shelf-stable convenience product made from pre-cooked and reconstituted ingredients with flavor enhancers, preservatives and texture-modifying agents. Sensory notes: after adding hot water or microwaving, the rice is slightly chewy with occasional rehydrated vegetable bits and texturized soy providing a meat-like bite; the General Tso seasoning yields a sweet-savory, tangy coating with an oily mouthfeel from added fats. Packaging is a lightweight foam or plastic cup with a peel-back lid — the ritual is quick and solitary: heat, wait a few minutes, stir and eat straight from the cup. It’s the sort of pantry item bought for late-night cravings, hurried lunches or travel, offering comforting, familiar flavors in a highly portable format.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories300
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium600mg26%
Total Carbohydrate53g19%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars7g
Added Sugars4g8%
Protein9g
* 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

Precooked, Enriched, Rice, (Rice,, Niacin,, Ferric, Phosphate,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Folic, Acid),, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Textured, Soy, Protein,, Vegetable, Oil, (Palm, Oil,, Canola, Oil,, Sesame, Oil,, Safflower, Oil),, Sugar,, Dehydrated, Soy, Sauce, (Maltodextrin,, Salt,, Wheat,, Soybean),, Garlic, Powder,, Maltodextrin,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Autolyzed, Yeast, Extract,, Brown, Sugar,, Caramel, Color,, Citric, Acid,, Concentrated, Chicken, Stock,, Corn, Starch,, Dextrose,, Disodium, Guanylate,, Disodium, Inosinate,, Disodium, Succinate,, Dried, Bok, Choy,, Dried, Green, Onion,, Dried, Red, Bell, Pepper,, Egg, White,, Egg, Yolk,, Hydrolyzed, Corn, Protein,, Lactose,, Natural, Flavor,, Onion, Powder,, Potassium, Carbonate,, Powdered, Chicken,, Rendered, Chicken, Fat,, Salt,, Silicon, Dioxide,, Sodium, Alginate,, Sodium, Carbonate,, Sodium, Tripolyphosphate,, Spice,, Sucralose,, TBHQ, (Preservative),, White, Distilled, Vinegar..

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
  • Disodium Guanylate - Processed emulsifier
  • Disodium Inosinate - Processed emulsifier
  • TBHQ - Synthetic preservative
  • 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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (maltodextrin, hydrolyzed proteins, disodium guanylate/inosinate, TBHQ), pre-cooked/refabricated components and flavor enhancers typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Nissin Cup Noodle Stiry Fry Rice, General Tso's Chicken

The General Tso's Chicken stir fry isn’t exactly what you'd call a health food, but it can fit into a balanced diet if enjoyed in moderation. It has about 300 calories per serving, which isn’t too outrageous, but it does come with a fair amount of sodium and added sugars. Think of it more as a convenient meal option rather than a superfood!

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