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Nissin Cup Noodles Ramen Soup, Beef Flavor 6 Pack
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Nissin Cup Noodles Ramen Soup, Beef Flavor 6 Pack

Nissin
13.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
290
Calories
7g
Protein
2g
Sugars
1150mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
86
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nissin Cup Noodles Ramen Soup, Beef Flavor (6-pack) is the familiar, budget-friendly instant noodle multi-pack you’ll find stacked in the instant meals or soup aisle — often shelved near other cup soups, dried ramen blocks, and quick meal kits, or in the international/Asian foods section. Packaged as six single-serve cups in a cardboard outer sleeve, it targets shoppers seeking fast, low-cost lunches and pantry-stable staples: college students, busy parents, and anyone assembling a quick meal kit. The brand leans on nostalgic, convenience-driven positioning — Nissin evokes late-night dorm-room meals and grab-and-go comfort — with simple “beef flavor” labeling rather than premium or organic claims. The front label highlights flavor and convenience more than nutrition; there are no organic or natural-certification badges, and any subtle health halos are offset by small-print ingredient lists and high sodium. In plain terms this product is a ready-to-prepare, highly processed convenience food made from refined wheat noodles with added flavorings, oils, and preservatives. Sensory notes: the cup contains thin, oily broth with a pronounced salty, umami beef profile, small rehydrated vegetable flakes (carrot, corn, scallion) and springy, slightly chewy wheat noodles that soften quickly after hot water is added. The ritual is fast and tactile — peel back the lid, pour boiling water, wait a few minutes, stir and eat directly from the cup with a fork or chopsticks — which reinforces its use for quick lunches, late-night snacks, or emergency provisions. Overall it sits culturally as an affordable, dependable convenience food rather than a health-forward choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 6
Calories290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Sodium1150mg50%
Total Carbohydrate41g15%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
Protein7g
* 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,, Rice, Bran, Oil),, Salt,, Textured, Soy, Protein,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Autolyzed, Yeast, &, Extract,, Beef, Fat,, Caramel, Color,, Citric, Acid,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Disodium, Guanylate,, Disodium, Inosinate,, Disodium, Succinate,, Dried, Carrot, Flake,, Dried, Corn,, Drip, Green, Onion,, Egg, White,, Garlic, Powder,, Hydrolyzed, Corn, Protein,, Hydrolyzed, Soy, Protein,, Lactose,, Natural, Flavor,, Onion, Powder,, Potassium, Carbonate,, Powdered, Chicken,, Silicon, Dioxide,, Sodium, Alginate,, Sodium, Carbonate,, Sodium, Tripolyphosphate,, Spice,, Sugar,, TBHQ, (Preservative)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Rice Bran Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Disodium Guanylate - Processed emulsifier
  • Disodium Inosinate - Processed emulsifier
  • Disodium Succinate - 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 refined ingredients, multiple industrial additives (hydrolyzed proteins, disodium guanylate/inosinate, TBHQ, sodium tripolyphosphate), flavor enhancers, and preserved oils characteristic of ultra-processed foods, so it fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Nissin Cup Noodles Ramen Soup, Beef Flavor 6 Pack

When it comes to health, Cup Noodles can be a bit of a mixed bag. It packs a decent amount of protein and is low in sugars, making it a quick meal option. However, it's also high in sodium and saturated fat, so it's best enjoyed in moderation, especially if you're keeping an eye on your overall salt intake.

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