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Nissin Cup Noodles Stir Fry Honey Sesame Chicken Cup
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Nissin Cup Noodles Stir Fry Honey Sesame Chicken Cup

Nissin
3 oz
Available at Foodtown
380
Calories
10g
Protein
5g
Sugars
1150mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
103
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nissin Cup Noodles Stir Fry Honey Sesame Chicken Cup is a single-serve instant noodle cup — the kind of bright, shelf-stable item you’ll find in the center-aisle ramen and instant meals section, shelved near other cup noodles, instant rice bowls and quick microwave dinners. The cup typically features an appetizing photo of glazed chicken and sesame seeds, bold font calling out the flavor, and convenience cues (ready in minutes). It’s aimed at busy students, single households, and budget-conscious shoppers who want a quick, flavorful meal without cooking. The product leans on Asian-inspired taste cues—sesame, sweet-salty honey notes and a chicken flavor profile—packaged as an easy comfort meal; it evokes late-night study sessions or a hurried weekday lunch. Labeling usually emphasizes convenience and taste rather than nutrition; there’s no organic certification and no prominent “natural” or whole-food claims. In plain terms, this is an ultraprocessed, ready-to-prepare cup: noodles made from enriched wheat flour with added starches, protein isolates, flavor enhancers, preservatives and colorings form the core. Sensory experience is familiar: thin, springy rehydrated noodles with a slightly oily sheen, sweet-savory powdered sauce that reconstitutes into a sticky glaze, occasional sesame seeds and dried veg for texture, and small chewy bits from textured soy or powdered chicken. The ritual is almost ceremonial in its simplicity—peel back the lid, add boiling water (or pour in hot water), wait a few minutes, stir and eat directly from the cup or tip onto a plate. It’s convenience-first, comfort-oriented, and designed for quick gratification rather than culinary authenticity.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories380
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium1150mg50%
Total Carbohydrate54g20%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars5g
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),, Tapioca, Starch,, Textured, Soy, Protein,, Sugar,, Dehydrated, Soy, Sauce, (Maltodextrin,, Salt,, Wheat,, Soybean),, Salt,, Garlic, Powder,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Autolyzed, Yeast, Extract,, Beta, Carotene, Color,, Brown, Sugar,, Caramel, Color,, Chicken, Fat,, Citric, Acid,, Concentrated, Chicken, Stock,, Corn, Starch,, Dextrose,, Disodium, Guanylate,, Disodium, Inosinate,, Disodium, Succinate,, Dried, Green, Bean,, Dried, Red, Bell, Pepper,, Egg, White,, Egg, Yolk,, Hydrolyzed, Corn, Protein,, Lactose,, Maltodextrin,, Natural, Flavor,, Onion, Powder,, Powdered, Chicken,, Sesame, Seeds,, Silicon, Dioxide,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Sodium, Tripolyphosphate,, Soy, Lecithin,, Spice,, Sucralose,, TBHQ, (Preservative)..

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
  • 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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (hydrolyzed proteins, flavor enhancers, preservatives, colorants, sweeteners, and refined starches) and is manufactured as a ready-to-eat instant product, fitting the ultraprocessed category.

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Common Questions about Nissin Cup Noodles Stir Fry Honey Sesame Chicken Cup

The Honey Sesame Chicken Cup can be a quick and satisfying meal, but 'healthy' really depends on your dietary goals. With 380 calories, it's not the worst option for a busy day, but it’s high in sodium and contains added sugars. If you're looking for whole foods or low-sodium options, you might want to explore other choices.

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