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Nissin Hot&Spicy Fire Wok-Szechuan Beef
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Nissin Hot&Spicy Fire Wok-Szechuan Beef

Nissin
3.10 oz
Available at Foodtown
390
Calories
9g
Protein
2g
Sugars
1270mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
91
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nissin Hot&Spicy Fire Wok - Szechuan Beef is a single-serve instant noodle packet that lives in the center-aisle world of quick meals. You'd spot it stacked alongside other instant ramen and cup noodles, near pasta mixes, canned soups and shelf-stable sauces, or in a dedicated international/Asian foods section next to chili oil and packaged noodles. It fits impulse or convenience shopping trips—late-night dorm runs, back-to-school pantry stocking, or a quick solo dinner on a busy weeknight—and it also works for movie-night or game-day snack spreads when people want a hot, spicy bite fast. The Nissin brand carries legacy credibility as an affordable, nostalgia-tinged ramen maker; this product is marketed toward young adults and spice seekers who want bold, Asian-inspired flavors without the fuss. Labeling leans on spicy and flavor-forward cues rather than health claims: no organic certification, minimal natural or wellness claims, and no child-focused graphics. Nutritional highlights like protein or fiber are absent; sodium is high and ingredient lists show many processed components. In plain language, this is a highly processed convenience food made from refined wheat noodles and concentrated seasoning blends with preservatives and flavor enhancers. Sensory notes include springy, chewy noodles coated in a glossy, reddish spice oil, a punchy numbing tingle from Szechuan peppercorn, and intermittent bits of dehydrated vegetables and savory granules. Packaging is lightweight plastic or foil-wrapped noodle block with seasoning sachets, encouraging a simple ritual: boil or pour hot water, steep or stir in sachets, and eat directly from the bowl or transfer to a plate.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories390
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Sodium1270mg55%
Total Carbohydrate59g21%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars1g2%
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

Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Vegetable, Oil, (Palm, Oil,, Sesame, Oil),, Salt,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Beef, Fat,, Caramel, Color,, Citric, Acid,, Disodium, Guanylate,, Disodium, Inosinate,, Disodium, Succinate,, Egg, White,, Garlic, Powder,, Ground, Habanero, Pepper,, Ground, Szechuan, Peppercorn,, Guar, Gum,, Hydrolyzed, Corn, Protein,, Hydrolyzed, Soy, Protein,, Lactose,, Maltodextrin,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Natural, Flavor,, Onion, Powder,, Paprika, Oleoresin, (Color),, Potassium, Carbonate,, Red, Bell, Pepper, Powder,, Rice,, Silicon, Dioxide,, Sodium, Carbonate,, Sodium, Tripolyphosphate,, Soybean,, Spice, and, Color,, Sugar,, TBHQ, (Preservative),, Wheat,, Wheat, Gluten,, Xanthan, Gum..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sesame Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean - 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
  • Paprika Oleoresin - 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 starches, multiple industrial additives (hydrolyzed proteins, maltodextrin, modified starch), flavor enhancers and preservatives (disodium guanylate/inosinate, TBHQ), indicating ultra-processed status. The product is formulated and packaged for ready-to-prepare consumption rather than whole-food preparation.

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Common Questions about Nissin Hot&Spicy Fire Wok-Szechuan Beef

The Fire Wok Szechuan Beef can fit into a balanced diet, depending on your nutritional goals. With 390 calories and 13 grams of fat per serving, it’s a satisfying option for a quick meal. However, it is also high in sodium (1270mg), so if you’re watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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